ENT-NF Foundation

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The ENT-NF is supported entirely by voluntary contributions and all donations are tax-deductible. Your contributions are an investment in the future of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck health care.

About ENT-NF

The Ear, Nose and Throat Nursing Foundation (ENT-NF) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to advancing education, research, and professional development in otorhinolaryngology and head and neck nursing. Funded entirely through tax-deductible donations, the foundation supports a variety of initiatives including lectureships for Congress, nursing scholarships, Poster Awards, and grants for research and evidence-based practice. The ENT-NF also promotes excellence in professional writing for the ORL-Head and Neck Nursing journal through its Literary Award and New Author Award. Through these efforts, the foundation plays a vital role in enhancing patient care and fostering growth and leadership within the ENT nursing community.

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I began my ENT nursing career after moving to Dallas, TX in 1983. I started in a single general ENT provider practice then I moved into an Otologist office where I met my mentor and friend, Kim Pollock. She encouraged me to join the local chapter of SOHN and so began an over 30-year relationship with SOHN. Though my jobs and positions changed over the years, SOHN was a constant. I learned about the Foundation as it was being formed and began my support at that time. At the very beginning, I felt this was a “no-brainer” place to donate tax deductible monies to a Society I was so involved in and loved. The purpose of the Ear, Nose and Throat Nursing Foundation is to financially support the endeavors of SOHN education programs and scholarships, grants, etc. I began donating small amounts at Congress raffles and events, membership and Congress application forms, local chapter events and began to grow my donations as my career grew. I can’t tell you the unbelievable value of the education I gained from these two organizations, the mentors, peers, friends I have treasured that I would not likely have had without ENTNF and SOHN. I would like to encourage you to consider donating to the ENT Nursing Foundation so that the excellent continuing education programs can keep going and scholarships and awards can continue to be given to those who apply or are nominated. 
Hope Andresen, Retired RN, CORLNE

 

A year out of diploma school I moved from New Hampshire to Houston in 1977 and began working at The Houston Methodist Hospital in the ENT intensive care unit.  I was challenged with caring for patients who were often very frightened and anxious following radical head and neck surgery for cancer.  After two years, I was asked to take a six-month intensive course to become an “ENT Specialist”.  This was before the CORLN was available. I also joined the Houston Chapter of SOHN, one of the very first SOHN chapters.  I served in every office on the local chapter over the years, became the national chapter coordinator, a local and national speaker, HPAC national committee chair, Congress VIP, Geriatrics SIG leader, and SOHN board member during a 15-year ORL career.  My CORLN expired but I am still hooked on ENT nursing.  Why? My ORL knowledge had been extremely beneficial as a hospital educator (I was known as the “trach nurse”), during my time as a CNS in gerontology, and as a school nurse for autistic children.  I have remained a SOHN member and have supported the ENT-NF for many years and will continue to do so.  As a current ENT-NF board member, I am proud to give back to an organization that has advanced me in so many ways and I will continue to support ORL nursing education and research and a specialty that continues to make remarkable advances in treatment protocols. To top it off, I have made life-long friendships with many of my ENT nurse colleagues.
Mary Nouvertne Klein, RN, MSN

ENT-NF Supports

  • ORL Education Programs
  • ORL Head and Neck Nursing Journal
  • Nursing Scholarships
  • Award Recognitions
  • Nursing Research and EBP
  • Funded Lectureships:
    • Cynthia S. Mabry (Otolaryngic Allergy)
    • Lois Moore-Rogers (Pediatric)
    • Sandye Schwartz (Keynote)
Contributions to ENT-NF are tax deductible. The ENT-NF is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization.

Donate to Honor

  • Nurse and Physician Colleagues 
  • Patients you cared for
  • Friends and Family members
  • Special occasion:
    • Weddings
    • Anniversaries 
    • Birthdays
  • In memory of those no longer with us
When you make a donation to the ENT-NF to honor someone, that person or family member will be sent an acknowledgement of the donation. 

 

 

Ear, Nose and Throat Nursing Foundation (ENT-NF)Leadership

President
Wendy Mackey, DNP, APRN-BC, CORLN, FAAN

Immediate Past President
Maria Colandrea, DNP, NP-C, CORLN, FAANP, FFNMRCSI

Vice President
Amy Ashburn, DNP, FNP-BC, CORLN

Secretary
Lisa Gagnon, APRN, CPNP

Treasurer
Troy Derose, CRNP, RNFA, CORLN, ANCC-C, FNP, ACGNP

Board of Directors
Sharon Jamison, VR-RN, BSN, CORLN (E)
Cindy Dawson, MSN, RN, CORLN
Hope Andresen, RN, CORLN (E)
Erin J. Ross, DNP, APRN, ANP-BC, CORLN, FAANP
Linda M Calandra, MSN, CRNP, CORLN (E)

ENT-NF Strategic Plan 2022–2026

PILLAR 1: EDUCATION

Advance ORL–Head and Neck nursing practice through scholarships, lectureships, and educational initiatives that support professional development and lifelong learning.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES (2022–2026)

  1. Increase funding for scholarships to support nursing students and nurses pursuing advanced education in otolaryngology–head and neck nursing.
  2. Expand support for lectureships through philanthropic contributions from SOHN members, industry partners, and other donors to enhance educational programming.

GOALS FOR 2026

  1. Increase scholarship funding to support nursing education and professional development in ORL–Head and Neck nursing.
  2. Increase awareness and donor engagement to support lectureships through targeted outreach to SOHN members, industry partners, and potential philanthropic donors.

ACTION PLAN – OPERATIONAL PRIORITIES 2026

Scholarship Development

  • Develop and strengthen relationships with current and retired SOHN members, colleagues, and family members to cultivate at least three prospective donors in support of a legacy scholarship initiative.
  • Contact Council of Past Presidents to assess interest in contributing to the scholarship fund.
  • Engage at least 10 companies within the ENT sector, prioritizing larger organizations, to explore opportunities for establishing or supporting graduate scholarship funding.
  • Develop a formal outreach letter communicating the purpose, impact, and benefits of contributing to the graduate scholarship program.
  • Create a brief synopsis of existing scholarships (name, focus, and intent) to share with potential donors.

Lectureship Development

  • Recognize SOHN members who contribute to named lectureships through acknowledgment in the SOHN Update and other communication channels.
  • Cultivate relationships with retired SOHN members and past leaders who may be interested in supporting legacy lectureships.
  • Engage Council of Past Presidents and industry partners to explore opportunities to support existing or newly established lectureships.
  • Develop a brief synopsis of lectureships (name, focus, and purpose) to share with potential donors and industry partners.

Communication and Donor Engagement

  • Maintain transparency with SOHN membership regarding how donations to the ENT Nursing Foundation (ENT-NF) support educational initiatives.
  • Promote scholarship and lectureship support opportunities through social media, the SOHN Update, e-blasts, and other communication platforms.
  • Allow donors to designate preferred areas of support when making contributions (e.g., scholarships, lectureships, or other educational initiatives).

METRICS

  • Total dollars raised for scholarships and lectureships.
  • Number of scholarship donors secured.
  • Number of companies engaged for scholarship or lectureship support.
  • Number of lectureships supported through donor contributions.
  • Number of new donor relationships established.

Accountability

  • ENT-NF board, Development Coordinator, Executive Director, Education Chair, President, Treasurer, Awards Committee, COPP, Social Media 

PILLAR 2: NURSING INQUIRY

Promote research, evidence-based practice, and quality improvement to strengthen the scientific foundation of ORL–Head and Neck nursing practice and encourage dissemination of nursing scholarship.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES (2022–2026)

  1. Increase the number of research grant applications submitted by SOHN members by 100% and fund five research grants.
  2. Increase the number of evidence-based practice (EBP) grant applications submitted by SOHN members by 100% and fund two to three EBP grants.
  3. Increase dissemination of nursing inquiry through research, EBP, and quality improvement posters by 50%, with recognition through poster awards.
  4. Strengthen collaboration with the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) through SOHN member participation in Expert Consensus Statements and Clinical Practice Guideline development.
  5. Expand education and mentorship opportunities to support member engagement in research, evidence-based practice, and scholarly dissemination.

GOALS FOR 2026

  1. Increase research grant applications by 20% and fund one research grant.
  2. Increase EBP grant applications by 20% and fund one EBP grant.
  3. Increase dissemination of nursing scholarship by supporting at least one research, EBP, or QI poster award and encouraging member poster submissions.
  4. Increase member engagement in scholarly dissemination through journal publication, poster presentations, and professional collaboration.
  5. Explore development of a research mentorship program to support members interested in conducting and disseminating nursing inquiry.

ACTION PLAN – OPERATIONAL PRIORITIES 2026

Research and Evidence-Based Practice Development (Supports Goals 1, 2, 5)

  • Promote research and EBP grant opportunities through Practice and Research Committee meetings, ORL–Head and Neck Nursing journal, E-News, Update newsletter, social media, and the SOHN website.
  • Provide mentorship to members interested in submitting research or EBP grant applications.
  • Plan and deliver educational offerings or workshops on research methodology, grant writing, and scholarly dissemination.
  • Review and update Research and EBP Handbooks, application forms, and rating tools.

Mentorship and Member Support (Supports Goal 5)

  • Explore development of a formal research mentorship program to connect experienced researchers with members interested in conducting research, EBP, or QI projects.
  • Identify potential mentors within SOHN who can support members in developing research proposals, posters, and publications.
  • Encourage collaboration among members to foster scholarly inquiry and professional growth.

Dissemination of Nursing Scholarship (Supports Goals 3 &5)

  • Encourage members to develop and submit research, EBP, and QI posters for presentation at Congress and other professional meetings.
  • Encourage members to publish their research, EBP, and QI projects in the ORL–Head and Neck Nursing journal.
  • Recognize outstanding scholarly work through poster awards.
  • Publicize award recipients and disseminated projects through organizational publications and communication channels.

Educational Resources and Professional Development (Supports Goal 3 & 5)

  • Develop educational resources and publish on the SOHN Online Learning Center, available to members at no cost
  • Expand access to professional practice resources and “how-to” guides that support member engagement in nursing inquiry.

Collaboration with AAO-HNSF (Supports Goal 4

  • Maintain SOHN representation at AAO-HNSF Guideline Task Force meetings, with the committee chair attending twice annually.
  • Encourage members to volunteer for Expert Consensus Statement and Clinical Practice Guideline panels and serve as external peer reviewers.
  • Recognize participating members through organizational publications and digital platforms.
  • Invite participating members to present their work at Congress or the Spring Meeting and publish summaries in the ORL–Head and Neck Nursing journal when appropriate.

Quality Improvement Initiatives (Supports Goal 3 & 5)

  • Encourage members to develop and disseminate quality improvement initiatives related to ORL–Head and Neck nursing practice.
  • Support QI poster submissions and recognition through poster awards.
  • Promote dissemination of QI initiatives through committee meetings, publications, and digital communication channels.

Metrics

  • Number of research grant applications submitted.
  • Number of EBP grant applications submitted.
  • Number of research and EBP grants awarded.
  • Number of research, EBP, and QI poster submissions.
  • Number of journal publications by SOHN members.
  • Number of members participating in mentorship and educational programs related to research.
  • Number of SOHN members participating in ECS or CPG initiatives.

Accountability

  • Professional Practice and Research Chair, ORL Journal Editor, Education Chair, President, Awards Committee, Poster Coordinator, Social Media

PILLAR 3: FUNDING

Secure philanthropic and industry support to sustain the mission, educational initiatives, and strategic priorities of the ENT Nursing Foundation.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES (2022–2026)

  1. Increase industry funding to $100,000 USD through targeted grant requests to support lectureships, scholarships, awards, and educational initiatives.
  2. Obtain $10,000 USD through foundation-to-foundation grants.
  3. Establish a sustainable annual membership foundation giving program, achieving a 10% increase annually from a baseline of $12,000.

GOALS FOR 2026

  1. Obtain $20,000 in funding from industry partnerships.
  2. Obtain $2,000 in funding through foundation donations.
  3. Raise $50,000 through membership and individual donations.

ACTION PLAN – OPERATIONAL PRIORITIES 2026

Development Infrastructure (Supports Goals 1-3)

  • Develop a comprehensive ENT-NF prospectus outlining scholarships, lectureships, grants, and opportunities for philanthropic support.
  • Establish a development taskforce to support fundraising strategy and donor engagement.
  • Meet with a development coordinator or fundraising advisor to identify strategies and fundraising targets.

Corporate and Industry Engagement (Supports Goal 1)

  • Identify potential corporate and industry partners aligned with ENT nursing initiatives.
  • Submit funding proposals to at least five corporations.
  • Promote corporate recognition opportunities through the website, newsletters, and Congress programming.

Foundation Grant Development (Supports Goal 2)

  • Identify potential philanthropic foundations to support lectureships and educational initiatives.
  • Develop and submit at least four foundation grant requests.

Membership and Individual Giving (Supports Goal 3)

  • Launch the “$50 for 50 Years” fundraising campaign.
  • Conduct targeted outreach to past presidents and organizational leaders to encourage philanthropic support.
  • Enhance the “Honor a Nurse” campaign during National Nurses Week.
  • Promote Facebook and peer-to-peer fundraising opportunities.

Communication and Visibility (Supports Goals 1-3)

  • Increase foundation visibility through website enhancements, social media engagement, and storytelling initiatives highlighting the impact of donations.
  • Promote foundation initiatives through electronic communications including newsletters, emails, and the SOHN Update.
  • Establish and sustain a visible donor recognition list, regularly updated and shared via the website and organizational communication channels.

METRICS

  • Total funding raised through industry partnerships.
  • Total funding raised through foundation grants.
  • Total membership and individual donations received.
  • Number of corporate and foundation grant proposals submitted.
  • Number of new donor or corporate partnerships established.
  • Participation in foundation fundraising campaigns.

Accountability

  • Treasurer, President, ENT-NF Board, Development Coordinator, Social Media, Executive Director