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Rawls-Palmer Progress in Medicine Award
The Rawls-Palmer Progress in Medicine Award was established in 1978 by Dr. W. B. Rawls to further his commitment to continuing medical education and its impact on patient care.
The goal of the Rawls-Palmer Progress in Medicine Award is to incorporate the efforts of modern research in patient care and to help bridge the gap between the results of research and its application in patient care.
Eligibility The candidate must be an investigator who is actively involved in high-quality clinical pharmacologic research and capable of delivering an engaging, comprehensive lecture on recent developments in clinical pharmacology and therapeutics.
Prize and Presentation The Rawls-Palmer Progress in Medicine Award is presented at the ASCPT Annual Meeting. The recipient will present a lecture focusing on recent developments in clinical pharmacology. In addition, the recipient will receive a $1,000 honorarium and a plaque. Travel expenses, hotel expenses and meeting registration will be reimbursed by the Society. This award was founded through the generosity of the late Dr. and Mrs. W.B. Rawls, and honors the memory of their parents.
Each year, the American Society for Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics Scientific Awards Program seeks to recognize outstanding science in clinical pharmacology. ASCPT Awards span the continuum of clinical pharmacology and recognize every turning point in the career path from young investigator to seasoned scientist.
The deadline to submit a nomination is September 24, 2010 at 4:00pm ET.
We encourage all members to participate in this important process. If you have any questions about any of the awards or nomination procedures, please contact meetings@ascpt.org.
ASCPT 528 N Washington St Alexandria, VA 22314
Ph: 703.836.6981 info@ascpt.org
Oncology Nursing Society Foundation Pearl Moore Career Development Awards
Pearl Moore Career Development Awards*
Supported by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc.
Awards: Three $3,000 awards and plaques.
Purpose: To support three professional staff nurses for meritorious practice by providing financial assistance to attend a continuing-education program(s) that will further the nurse's professional goal(s). This award is not intended to supplement tuition in a bachelor's or master's program.
Selection Criteria: The candidate currently must be employed as a staff nurse in oncology nursing with a minimum of 75% of his or her time devoted to direct patient care, have two or more years in oncology nursing practice, and possess or be pursuing a bachelor of science in nursing (OCN® credential beneficial). An individual cannot receive this award more than one time.
Pearl Moore was the first chief executive officer of the Oncology Nursing Society.
Application deadline: June 15, 2011
Oncology Nursing Society Foundation 125 Enterprise Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15275-1214 (412) 859-6100 (412) 859-6163 foundation@ons.org
Oncology Nursing Society Foundation Multidisciplinary Cancer Education Grant
Supported by Meniscus Limited
Awards: One annual grant of $3,000 sponsored by Meniscus Limited
Purpose: To provide seed money to support an oncology RN in developing and/or implementing a cancer related multidisciplinary education or practice project for healthcare professionals. Priority will be given to those projects that focus on survivorship.
* Multidisciplinary education - Education that involves/impacts more than one discipline of the healthcare team as planners and recipients of the program. More than one healthcare discipline must be involved in the planning of the program and more than one discipline must be the targeted audience for the program. (Example: Nurses and pharmacists work together to plan and implement an education program on pain management for patients with cancer. Attendees (target audience) of the program may be nurses, pharmacists, physicians, and physical therapists).
Selection Criteria:
To be eligible for the award:
1. Applicant must be employed as an oncology nurse for a minimum of 1 year. 2. Multidisciplinary program or project may be new or one in progress for future implementation (preference given towards those programs that affect cancer survivorship). 3. Demonstrate that the impact of the program is on more than one discipline within the multidisciplinary health care team
NOTE: An individual cannot receive this award more than one time.
Mary Nowotny Excellence in Cancer Nursing Education Award
Award: Monetary award of $1000 and a plaque.
Purpose: This award is named in memory of Dr. Mary Nowotny, an active ONS member and past chair of the ONS Education Committee. She was a cancer-education advocate throughout her career and a widely published author, writing many articles on the measurement and significance of hope in patients with cancer. The Mary Nowotny Excellence in Cancer Nursing Education award recognizes and supports excellence in cancer nursing education.
Nominee's Eligibility Criteria: The candidate must meet the following criteria:
Be a registered professional nurse and an active ONS member Have a minimum of two years experience in oncology education Be an educator who is a recognized expert in cancer education because of his or her contributions to cancer education at the local, state, national, or international level.
Criteria: The scoring criteria for judging this nomination packet is as follows:
Be an educator whose teaching in cancer education programs is consistent with the ONS/American Nurses Association Statement on the Scope and Standards of Oncology Nursing Practice and has basis in the ONS Standards of Oncology Nursing Education Educator has made contributions to cancer education at the local, state, national, or international level. Educator has, in implementing cancer education programs, met the identified needs for cancer nursing education in his or her geographical area. Educator implements programs that are well developed with clearly stated objectives. Content of programs is relevant to current cancer nursing practice and is well presented. Educator uses relevant and appropriate evaluation methods. Educator is knowledgeable in the content area, establishes a positive teacher-learner relationship, and promotes and supports cancer education Educator is supportive of and contributes to the development of professional oncology nursing practice.
Application deadline: October 31, 5pm ET.
Oncology Nursing Society 125 Enterprise Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15275
866-257-4ONS (866-257-4667) 412-859-6100 877-369-5497 (toll free fax) 412-859-6162 (fax) customer.service@ons.org
Oncology Nursing Society Excellence in Medical Oncology Award
Purpose: To recognize and support excellence of nursing contributions to medical oncology
Be a registered professional nurse and an active ONS member Have at least two years of oncology nursing experience Be a recognized expert in the field of medical oncology (e.g., through publications, presentations, research, and peer review) Have made a significant contribution to one or more of the following related to medical oncology: professional/patient education, clinical practice, and/or nursing research Serve as a role model for other nurses.
ONS involvement: Participation should include involvement at the local or national level. Includes membership on committees, holding office, or task force participation. Recognized expert in the field of medical oncology, contributing to the development of medical oncology nursing practice. Includes articles in newsletters, journals, reports, video, multimedia, computer assisted instruction, chapters in books (do not include research here, include research in last criteria point) Significant contribution to the following areas: Professional/patient education related to medical oncology Presentations Examples in letters of role modeling Specific educational interventions Program development Support groups Adjunct faculty to preceptor for students Community outreach Clinical practice related to medical oncology: Theoretical concepts used Nursing process used Professional development of self and others Multidisciplinary collaboration Quality assurance Ethical decision-making used Reviews/applies nursing research Medical oncology research
Oncology Nursing Society Excellence in Care of the Older Adult With Cancer Award
Purpose: To recognize and support an oncology nurse who demonstrates age sensitive health interventions, quality care, and symptom management to older adult patients with cancer.
Be a registered professional nurse (staff nurse, advanced practice nurse) and an active ONS member Have at least two years of oncology nursing experience Currently practice in an adult oncology based setting Criteria: The scoring criteria for judging this nomination packet is as follows:
Demonstrates evidence of significant contributions to age sensitive health interventions, quality care, and/or symptom management for the older adult with cancer Participates in continuing education to strengthen his/her knowledge about the older adult patient and oncology nursing practice Shares information with other professionals that was learned from continuing education offerings, and contributes to evidence based practice changes in his/her work setting Participates in patient education activities Serves as a role model for age sensitive health interventions, quality care, and/or symptom management for the older adult with cancer Designs and implements innovative clinical practice improvements based on specific needs of patients, families and/or caregivers
Oncology Nursing Society Excellence in Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Award
Purpose: To recognize and support excellence in nurses engaged in cancer prevention and early detection.
Be a registered professional nurse and an active ONS member Have at least two years of oncology nursing experience Be a recognized expert in the field of cancer prevention and early detection (e.g., through publications, presentations, research, and peer review) Made a significant contribution to one or more of the following related to cancer prevention and early detection: professional/patient education, clinical practice, and/or nursing research Serves as a role model for other nurses.
ONS involvement: Participation should include involvement at the local or national level. Includes membership on committees, holding office, or task force participation. Recognized expert in the field of cancer prevention and early detection, contributing to the development of cancer prevention and early detection. Includes articles in newsletters, journals, reports, video, multimedia, computer assisted instruction, chapters in books (do not include research here, include research in last criteria point) Significant contribution to the following areas: Professional/patient education related to cancer prevention and early detection Presentations Examples in letters of role modeling Specific educational interventions Program development Support groups Adjunct faculty to preceptor for students Community outreach Clinical practice related to cancer prevention and early detection: Theoretical concepts used Nursing process used Professional development of self and others Multidisciplinary collaboration Quality assurance Ethical decision-making used Reviews/applies nursing research Cancer prevention and early detection research
Oncology Nursing Society Excellence in Blood and Marrow Transplantation Award
Purpose: To recognize and support excellence in nurses engaged in blood and marrow transplantation
Be a registered professional nurse and an active ONS member Have at least two years of oncology nursing experience Be a recognized expert in the field of blood and marrow transplantation (e.g., through publications, presentations, research, and peer review) Made a significant contribution to one or more of the following related to blood and marrow transplantation: professional/patient education, clinical practice, and/or nursing research Serves as a role model for other nurses.
Criteria: The scoring criteria for judging this nomination is as follows:
ONS involvement: Participation should include involvement at the local or national level. Includes membership on committees, holding office, or task force participation. Recognized expert in the field of blood and marrow transplantation, contributing to the development of blood and marrow transplantation. Includes articles in newsletters, journals, reports, video, multimedia, computer assisted instruction, chapters in books (do not include research here, include research in last criteria point). Significant contribution to the following areas: Professional/patient education related to blood and marrow transplantation Presentations Examples in letters of role modeling Specific educational interventions Program development Support groups Adjunct faculty to preceptor for students Community outreach Clinical practice related to blood and marrow transplantation: Theoretical concepts used Nursing process used Professional development of self and others Multidisciplinary collaboration Quality assurance Ethical decision-making used Reviews/applies nursing research Blood and marrow transplantation research
International Organization of Multiple Sclerosis Nurses Fellowship Program
Funding for this program will be determined on an annual basis. The total budget will be dependent upon available funding from grants made to IOMSN. The majority of the funds will be allocated to funding educational programs.
▪ Funding for the MS Nursing certification (MSCN) exam is limited and $200.00 maximum. The funding will be divided between the spring and fall exam registrants. Applicants must contribute $50.00 US to be eligible for support. Application must be submitted prior to taking the exam.
▪ Funding for attendance to an education meeting or a conference will be given to nurses who currently are members of IOMSN. The awards will be given preferentially to those presenting a platform, or a poster presentation, or to those active on an IOMSN committee. The amount awarded per person will not exceed $1,000.00 for a conference or educational offering. Funding will not be granted to those applicants who have received awards within a one year period of time.
Applications must be completed in full before the committee reviews any request for funding. Requests for funding are due by April 15 and September 15. Requests should reflect scholarship activities falling within the bi-annual submission.
Scholarship awards are available to maximum of two per center/clinic per calendar year.
The recipient of a scholarship is required to submit a paragraph reflecting the activity supported to the IOMSN Fellowship Committee and may be shared with permission.
Please Note:
▪ Applicants must be members of IOMSN. ▪ Application must be submitted prior to taking the exam. ▪ Requests for funding are due by April 15 and September 15. Requests should reflect scholarship activities falling within the bi-annual submission.
To Apply:
Interested applicants, please download the application form from our Web site. Please include at least one letter of recommendation from a professional colleague.
The committee will review your request and make a decision based on eligibility. Preference will be given to applicants seeking funding for a meeting at which he/she is presenting a paper or a poster. You will receive a response within 4 weeks of your application.
International Organization of Multiple Sclerosis Nurses (IOMSN) 359 Main St. Suite A Hackensack, NJ 07601 USA
E - Mail info@iomsn.org
International Organization of Multiple Sclerosis Nurses (IOMSN) 359 Main St. Suite A Hackensack, NJ 07601 USA E - Mail info@iomsn.org
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