Emory’s Jane Chung receives American Nurses Foundation award for work with older adults in tech-supported health management

ATLANTA – The American Nurses Foundation (ANF), in partnership with the American Nurses Association and the American Nurses Credentialing Center, has named Jane Chung, PhD, RN, FAAN, associate professor at the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing at Emory University, the recipient of the 2026-28 Collaborative Alliance Nursing Outcomes Research Fund. 

The $250,000 award supports innovative research in ambulatory nursing care and patient outcomes and reflects ANF’s commitment to supporting nurse-led research that strengthens the evidence for high-quality, equitable and safe patient care in ambulatory settings.

The award will support Chung’s VOICE (Virtual Outreach and Individualized Coaching Extension) study, a nurse-led program designed to help older adults with mild cognitive impairment and multiple chronic conditions manage their health at home. The program combines in-home nursing visits, telehealth coaching, and voice-activated technology, including smart speakers and smartwatches, to provide reminders, support health monitoring and encourage self-management between ambulatory visits.

“Ambulatory nursing continues to evolve alongside rapid advances in digital health, and this work exemplifies the very best of where the profession is headed,” said Brad Goettl, DNP, DHA, APRN, FAAN, FACHE, chief nursing officer of the American Nurses Enterprise, which includes the American Nurses Association, American Nurses Credentialing Center, and American Nurses Foundation. “We are committed to advancing the quality of nursing and patient care by supporting nurses in their integral role in improving the quality and safety of care through research and innovation.”

Established in 2021 through a $2.5 million endowment from the Collaborative Alliance for Nursing Outcomes, the fund remains the largest endowed fund in ANF’s portfolio and a major investment in nursing research.

The ANF advances nursing and healthcare innovation through philanthropy and partnerships. Its Reimagining Nursing Initiative focuses on nurse-led research and innovation, nurse well-being, and developing scholars and fellows who reflect the communities they serve. As part of the broader American Nurses Enterprise, ANF works alongside the American Nurses Association and American Nurses Credentialing Center to help shape the future of nursing and health care under the shared vision of creating a healthier world through The Power of Nurses®.

About the School of Nursing

As one of the nation’s top nursing schools, the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing at Emory University is committed to educating visionary nurse leaders and scholars. Ranked the No. 1 master’s, No. 2 BSN, and No. 2 DNP programs in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, the school offers undergraduate, master’s, doctoral and non-degree programs. It brings together cutting-edge resources, distinguished faculty, top clinical experiences, and access to leading healthcare partners to shape the future of nursing and improve health and well-being.