Suzanne Smith Memorial Scholarly Writing Award (31 Jul 2026)

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 04:59:00 GMT

Call for Applications
Suzanne Smith Memorial Scholarly Writing Award

The Association for Leadership Science in Nursing (ALSN) is pleased to invite applications for the 2026 Suzanne Smith Memorial Scholarly Writing Award. This annual award recognizes excellence in scholarly writing by an ALSN member that advances the science of nursing leadership. The award will be presented at the at the 2026 International ALSN Conference.

Submission Deadline: July 31, 2026

Eligibility Criteria:

The applicant must be a current ALSN member.
Previous recipients of this award are not eligible.
The applicant must be the first author of the article.
The journal article must have been published (or made available electronically ahead of print) between June 2022 and June 2026 and must be searchable in library databases.
The article should align with the applicant’s broader body of scholarly work.

Each application must be submitted in PDF format and including the following:

Applicant’s curriculum vitae, including a list of all publications.
Personal statement (1 page or less):
- A concise description addressing:
1. How the article provides significant new insights into nursing leadership research, practice, and/or education.
2. How the article presents innovative approach or its contribution to solving an important challenge relevant to nursing leadership.
  
  Important Notes for Submission: Your personal statement is not the same as your article abstract. Your personal statement should describe what is unique about your work and/ or explain what your work specifically adds to the current body of literature. If applicable, you might also describe how your work is being used in practice or education. The personal statement must be written by the applicant.
PDF Copy of the single journal article that most reflects the applicant’s contribution. Submissions with more than one article will be rejected.

Applications must be submitted in electronic format, consisting of a single PDF containing items #1-2, plus item #3 a separate PDF of the article.

The ALSN Suzanne Smith Memorial Scholarly Writing Award honors Suzanne P. Smith EdD, RN, FAAN, a respected member of the nursing community for her extensive contributions. Perhaps best known for her scholarly contributions on education and leadership, Suzanne served as editor-in-chief of two nursing journals, The Nurse Educator and until 2011, The Journal of Nursing Administration published by Wolters Kluwer Health / Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Dr. Smith also made significant contributions to many books and was an important leader within the International Academy of Nursing Editors (INANE). She was also committed to helping nurses to get their work published, especially those who have not been published.

Suzanne loved New England (she was originally from Worcester, Massachusetts) and was excited to welcome INANE to her home region. INANE is an international collaborative, a collective of nursing editors and publishers focused on meeting the practice, research, and education needs of the nursing profession. Established in 1982, the group has organized an annual conference every year since, all without a formal organizational structure. Their primary mission is to promote best practices in publishing and high standards in nursing literature.

Dr. Smith wrote about the importance of the evolution of nursing education to meet the needs of an evolving healthcare system. Renowned for her work on organizational transformation, process-centered healthcare, and leadership, she served as a mentor for aspiring authors, educators, and nurse leaders, particularly those seeking publication for the first time. Dr. Smith led by example and set a high standard for nurse editors, authors, educators, and leaders. In 2011, Suzanne was recognized for her contributions to the global nursing and healthcare community when she received the prestigious President's Specialty Recognition Award from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Dr. Suzanne Smith lived her life dedicated to her passion for nursing, leaving an indelible mark on countless lives and careers. She touched many lives and shaped many careers, from students, to editors, to educators, to administrators. Her legacy will be one filled with inspiration, dedication, and fortitude. Suzanne believed each of us has the power to transform healthcare organizations, education, and the nursing profession.

This award is given in Suzanne’s memory to recognize excellence in scholarly writing by an ALSN member that advances the knowledge of nursing leadership science. This award is given yearly at the International ALSN Conference.

The RETAIN Framework©: Calculating the Cost of Nurse Turnover (5 Aug 2026)

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT

August 5, 2026 - 2 - 3:00pm EST (UTC-5)

The RETAIN Framework (Retention Evaluation and Turnover Analysis for the Investment in Nursing) standardizes the process of mapping the complete nurse turnover continuum and quantifying the true financial cost of each separation event across all phases: separation, vacancy, recruitment, hiring, and onboarding. By anchoring cost accounting formulas to operational data and making vacancy coverage strategy a primary cost driver rather than a peripheral assumption, RETAIN generates accurate per-nurse and system-level turnover costs that reflect local conditions rather than inflation-adjusted legacy benchmarks. These financial insights feed into a tangible modeling dashboard that enables nursing and finance leaders to evaluate retention investments as cost-avoidance strategies against a measurable baseline, directly linking workforce policies to projected savings.

Learner Objectives

State the current per-nurse cost of turnover using the RETAIN Framework. Explain how to apply the
RETAIN Framework to support workforce investment.

Presenter

Nursing CE

This event is approved for Nursing CE with the California Board of Nursing.

Registration

ALSN & NOBC Members: $25
Non-Members: $35
Not a Member? Click here to join, then sign up for the webinar at the member rate.

Cancellation

No refund due to cancellation. All registrants will have access to a video archive if you are unable to attend in person.

ALSN 2026 International Conference (30 Sep 2026)

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Strengthening collaborative pathways to shape the future of nursing: Leading with intention and innovating with purpose.

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Registration

ALSN Members: $645; Single Day: $300; Workshop: $165
Non-Members: $850; Single Day: $350; Workshop: $175
Bundle Conference Registration and Membership: $825

Who Should Attend

Nursing academics, executives, researchers, health policy masters and doctoral students and emerging leaders.

Nursing CE

Pending approval.

Notes & Cancellation Policy

Registrations cannot be transferred or substituted.
Cancellation on or before August 31: 90% of registration fees.
Cancellation beginning September 1: No refund due to cancellation.

ALSN upcoming events

Suzanne Smith Memorial Scholarly Writing Award (31 Jul 2026)

The RETAIN Framework©: Calculating the Cost of Nurse Turnover (5 Aug 2026)

ALSN 2026 International Conference (30 Sep 2026)

Strengthening collaborative pathways to shape the future of nursing: Leading with intention and innovating with purpose.

Register