title: Overview and tips for successful grant writing for infusion nurses.
abstract: Grant writing is an important step to building evidence for infusion nursing practice. This paper describes the role of the infusion nurse in developing a research proposal, identifying appropriate sources of funding, and preparing to write the grant application; identifies typical sections of a grant application and information necessary in each; and provides tips for writing an application that will contribute to a positive review.
authors.affiliation: University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Nursing, Madison, Wisconsin. Kristine L. Kwekkeboom, PhD, RN, is a professor and director of the doctoral program at the University of Wisconsin, Madison School of Nursing in Madison, Wisconsin. She has practiced in oncology and hospice settings and currently is engaged in funded research focused on symptom management in advanced cancer.
authors.forename: Kristine L
authors.initials: KL
authors.lastname: Kwekkeboom
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D009726:Nurses; D012109:Research Support as Topic; D014956:Writing