Nurse in Washington Internship (NIWI) Grants Three grants - one each sponsored by American Nephrology Nurses' Association, Watson Pharma, Inc., and Nursing Economic$, The Journal for Health Care Leaders Purpose To support three qualified ANNA members to attend the annual Nurse in Washington Internship (NIWI) program held in Washington, DC, in March. Sponsored by the Nursing Organizations Alliance, the NIWI program provides nurses the opportunity to learn how to influence health care through the legislative and regulatory processes. Participants learn from health policy experts and government officials, network with other nurses, and visit members of Congress. For more information about the NIWI program, visit The Alliance Web site at www.nursing-alliance.org. Grants ANNA will offer three grants for the NIWI program. Grant recipients will receive registration for NIWI, reimbursement for travel and hotel expenses, and a per diem. The value of each grant to be reimbursed to each participant is up to $2,500. Eligibility Requirements Candidates will apply for the internship. The candidate must hold a current full membership in ANNA, having been a member for a minimum of 2 years, as of the awards/scholarship application deadline date. The candidate must be actively involved in nephrology nursing related health care services. Application Procedure Submit a letter of application to the ANNA National Office addressing the following criteria: Evidence of current activity in the legislative arena on the local, state, or national levels. Strong communication skills. Willingness to be partnered with a member of the ANNA Health Policy Committee for the calendar year following NIWI, and to serve on a future ANNA Health Policy Committee. Ability to meet the time requirements for preparation for NIWI. Describe how the internship will help in his/her current clinical role and his/her role in ANNA. Include a professional photograph (head and shoulder view only) with the application. The selected interns will be notified by the President-Elect.
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Gloria Scharf Beedie Memorial Grant Sponsored by the family of Gloria Scharf Beedie Purpose To fund the development of a new program or support an existing program that promotes patient education and / or quality of life Award $1,000 and a plaque Eligibility Criteria Current full member of ANNA, having been a member of ANNA for a minimum of the last 2 years as of the awards/scholarship application deadline. Actively involved in nephrology nursing related health care services. Key participant in an education or quality of life program. Program may be a new endeavor or one already established. Documentation outlining the following: Current clinical applicability, including relationship to ANNA's Nephrology Nursing Standards of Practice and Guidelines for Care Benefit to kidney patient population Demonstration of originality, creativity, and organization Description of the program Details of implementation Itemized budget Evidence of support from the administrator, medical director, or nursing director from the institution or unit where project will be conducted. Application Exception to the application form instructions - The application must include: Project proposal that is typewritten, limited to 4 double-spaced pages that include the criteria listed above. Letter of support from the administrator, medical director, or nursing director from the institution or unit where project will be conducted. Expectations of the Recipient Written report of use of the funds and the achievements as a result of the grant is to be submitted to the ANNA Board of Directors by February 1 of the following year. Note: Blinded copies of this application and supporting documents are not necessary.
American Nephrology Nurses' Association Clinical Practice Grants
Clinical Practice Grants Purpose To provide funds for clinical practice projects that will directly benefit staff, patients, and/or families. Grant Three grants of up to $2,500 per award and a plaque Eligibility Criteria Current full member of ANNA, having been a member for a minimum of the last 2 years as of the awards/scholarship application deadline. Actively involved in nephrology nursing related health care services. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to CQI projects designed to improve clinical practice or projects to design, implement, or evaluate staff and/or patient education programs, research utilization, or outcomes evaluation. Project may be new or a project in progress. Proposed projects may be used to meet requirements for an academic agree. Application Exception to the application form instructions - The application must include: Clear description of the project including the specific aim or goal of the project. Description of the project's clinical significance and potential to improve practice. Relevance or relationship of the project to ANNA's Nephrology Nursing Standards of Practice and Guidelines for Care. Critical examination of current practice related to the project. Feasibility of the project. Itemized budget explaining how funds will be used. Funds may be used to cover direct project expenses such as printed materials, small equipment, and supplies including computer software. The total amount of the budget request should not exceed $2,500. Expectations of the Recipient Results of the project will be shared with ANNA’s membership by: Submission of a clinical abstract for presentation of the project at the National Symposium (poster or verbal presentation) OR Submission of a manuscript for the Professional Issues section of the Nephrology Nursing Journal.
American Nephrology Nurses' Association (ANNA) Career Mobility Scholarships
The purpose of Career Mobility Scholarships is to support qualified ANNA members in the pursuit of either BSN or advanced degrees in nursing that will enhance their nephrology nursing practice. Eligibility Criteria Current full member of ANNA, having been a member for a minimum of the last 2 years as of the awards/scholarship application deadline date. Accepted or enrolled in a baccalaureate or higher degree program in nursing. Actively involved in nephrology nursing related health care services. For NNCC scholarships only, the applicant must hold a current credential as a Certified Nephrology Nurse (CNN) or Certified Dialysis Nurse (CDN) administered by the Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission (NNCC). Application The completed blinded and unblinded application must include: Documentation that eligibility criteria has been fulfilled. Certified transcript(s) of the applicant's academic records. A letter from the academic institution confirming the acceptance of the candidate into a course of full-time or part time study to begin no later than 3 months following the receipt of the award. Three letters of recommendation from persons who can comment on the applicant's ability. The Scholarship Applicant Recommendation Form is available online. Each recommender must mail the completed form directly to the ANNA National Office. Applicant must provide written documentation (an essay of 250 word or less) of career/education goals to include: How degree will apply to nephrology nursing practice. Time frame for completion of program. Application of acquired funds to meet educational needs. Assessment of the Application Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria will be scored by the Awards Committee based on the content of essay and letters of reference. Distribution of Scholarship Funds All scholarship funds will be disbursed directly to the institution where the recipient is attending. If the amount of funds disbursed exceeds the cost of tuition and books, the balance will be returned to ANNA. Expectations of the Recipient Proof of successful academic progress (grade report or transcript) is required to be submitted to ANNA at the conclusion of the semester(s) for which funds were used.
Council of Nephrology Social Workers Objective: The purpose of the CNSW Research Grant Program is to further knowledge of psychosocial factors in kidney failure and to enhance clinical social work intervention with dialysis and transplant patients and families. The grants may cover research on psychosocial factors in kidney failure, or clinical practice research focusing on social work assessment and treatment strategies with patients and families or staff, or education programs to enhance patient and family understanding of kidney failure treatment and its psychosocial implications, or pilot or demonstration projects which have broad applicability to nephrology social work services and/or nephrology social workers. Eligibility: Applicants must hold a regular membership in CNSW, a minimum of two years work experience as a nephrology social worker, residence in the U.S. or its territories, written approval from the department head or facility director at the institution/facility where the research is to be conducted, and meet the definition of "Qualified Social Worker" as stated in Federal kidney failure Regulations. Preference given to applicants with ACSW accreditation, are licensed by their state, or are affiliated with a medical institution or university program. In keeping with the overall goals of NKF and CNSW, research grants are available to national members of CNSW. The purpose is to further the knowledge of psychosocial factors in ESRD and to enhance clinical social work practice and intervention with dialysis and transplant patients/families. Grant proposals are welcome in the following areas: Research on psychosocial factors in ESRD Clinical practice research projects focusing on social work assessment and treatment strategies with patient/families or staff Educational programs to enhance patient/family understanding of ESRD treatment and its psychosocial implications Pilot or demonstration projects which may have broad applicability to nephrology social workers or their services and practice Terms of Award: Project support and stipend not to exceed 20% of requested amount; consultant fees not to exceed 25% of total requested funds. Duration: One year Grant Process: October 15: Letter of intent due to NKF November 30: Grant Proposal due to NKF January/February: Review by CNSW Research Grants Committee March 15: Awards announced July 1: Approved project begins operation and continues until June 30th of the following year Those interested in applying should contact the current Vice Chair, or call the NKF Office of Research Administration at (800) 622-9010, ext. 225.
NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION OFFICE OF RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION 30 EAST 33rd STREET NEW YORK, NY 10016
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