The Sigma Foundation for Nursing aims to support nursing professionals in their efforts to contribute to the advancement of nursing through education, research, and leadership. Western Institute of Nursing (WIN) seeks to promote excellence in nursing and healthcare through research and education. Together, they facilitate the growth and development of the nursing profession and healthcare practices.
The Sigma/Joan K. Stout, RN, Research Grant has the primary goal of supporting nurse researchers in advancing evidence-based studies related to the use of simulation education in both academic and clinical care settings. The grant focuses on projects that are ready for implementation and designed to sustain the practice of nurse-led simulation to improve the quality of care. A particular interest is placed on research with the potential for further funding and ongoing investigation. This grant is funded through an endowment made possible by a donation to the Sigma Foundation for Nursing by the Hugoton Foundation, in honor of Joan K. Stout, RN, FAAN, for her advocacy for the integration of simulation and technology in evidence-based patient care by nurses.