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Pediatric Nursing 2012 Cover Photo Contest
Capture the spirit of Pediatric Nursing! The journal is sponsoring a photography contest for Pediatric Nursing subscribers and friends of pediatric nursing health care providers. The first prize winner will receive one complimentary registration to the 28th Annual Pediatric Nursing Convention, July 19-21, 2012, in Boston, MA, and one commemorative laminated plaque. The winning photo will appear on the cover of the May/June 2012 conference issue of Pediatric Nursing.
Photos may be submitted by individuals or institutions through their public relations department or agency.
Purpose To communicate the commitment, and professional and clinical excellence of pediatric nurses as they practice in a variety of health care settings, such as private practice, acute care, general care, critical care, long-term care, outpatient care, home health care, sub-acute care, and community settings.
Criteria
Submit one or more photographs consistent with the purpose.
Photo(s) must be clinically accurate as well as aesthetically sound.
Photo(s) must be submitted using a 3 mega-pixel minimum digital camera on the highest quality setting (preferred), or submitted as high-quality 8x10 glossy prints. Low-resolution or poor quality photographs will not be eligible. 8x10 prints must be submitted in plastic sleeves.
Digital photo(s) must be submitted on CD or via email to pnjrnl@ajj.com in a JPG file format.
Obtain and submit a signed photo release form (or other appropriate form) from all identifiable parties (for children, parents or legal guardians) pictured in the photograph on the organization's letterhead.
Clearly indicate a contact person, including name, organization, address, phone number, and email.
Only submit photographs that are original works and for which you own copyright. Professional studio portraits will not be accepted.
The deadline for receipt of entries is March 30, 2012.
Please note all entries become the property of Pediatric Nursing and will not be returned. Questions may be emailed to pnjrnl@ajj.com.
Submit entries to: Pediatric Nursing Cover Photo Contest East Holly Avenue / Box 56 Pitman, NJ 08071-0056 Email: pnjrnl@ajj.com
American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Foundation Doctoral and Post Doctoral Fellowship Program
Deadline – April 1st
Overall goal of the Fellowship Program is to:
• Cultivate the development of leaders in research within nurse anesthesia • Encourage CRNAs to pursue a program of research • Equip CRNAs with the skills to be leaders in research • Recognize exceptional academic ability and leadership • Establish a network of talented researchers • Support a strong research commitment
American Association of Nurse Anesthetists 222 South Prospect Avenue Park Ridge, Illinois 60068-4001 Phone: 847-692-7050 Fax: 847-692-6968 Email: info@aana.com
2012 American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Foundation Scholarship Program
Eligibility Requirements:
1. Scholarships are available to all nurse anesthesia students enrolled in Entry into Practice Programs.
2. Applicants must be AANA members currently enrolled in an accredited nurse anesthesia education program in good standing.
3. First year students must have completed six (6) months of nurse anesthesia classes by April 1, 2012. Second year students must have completed twelve (12) months of nurse anesthesia classes by April 1, 2012.
4. Each scholarship may have specific requirements that the applicant must meet. (See the attached table for these requirements).
5. All attachments should be included with your submitted application except for the Program Verification Form which must arrive via mail or email.
6. All applications must be emailed by April 1, 2012.
*Student refers to an individual currently attending a nurse anesthesia program. The nurse anesthesia program must be included on the current list of Recognized Educational Programs accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs.
Somnia Anesthesia Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist of the Year Contest
Do you know an outstanding Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)? Nominate him or her for Somnia’s first CRNA of the Year award! The winner will be announced on February 14, 2012.
Nomination deadline: 11:59 pm on Friday, February 10, 2012.
To commemorate National Nurse Anesthetists Week (January 22-28), Somnia Anesthesia has announced its first annual CRNA of the Year contest. Somnia, a national anesthesia practice management company, will be accepting nominations of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) from throughout the country from January 22 through February 10.
CRNAs can be nominated at http:/www.somniainc.com/CRNA2012 by a colleague, patient, or other healthcare professional. The winner, who will be selected by a panel of senior-level healthcare clinicians and administrators, will be announced on February 14. He or she will receive iPad2.
Nurse anesthetists are advanced practice registered nurses who administer approximately 32 million anesthetics in the United States each year, according to the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA), the professional organization for nurse anesthetists, and the sponsor of National Nurse Anesthetists Week. Practicing in every setting where anesthesia is available, CRNAs are the sole anesthesia professionals in the vast majority of rural hospitals and have been the main provider of anesthesia care to U.S. service men and women on the front lines since World War I.
About Somnia Anesthesia Founded in 1996 by practicing anesthesiologists, Somnia Anesthesia is a full-service clinical anesthesia solutions partner, providing support in all areas of anesthesia including leadership, recruiting, revenue cycle management, payor contracting, quality assurance, billing and credentialing to hospitals, surgery centers and office based surgical facilities. Owned and operated by physicians, Somnia provides locally recruited anesthesia teams, supported by an unmatched national infrastructure that delivers the economies of scale clients demand. Anesthesia services continues to be Somnia’s only business.
For more information visit: www.somniainc.com.
Contact: Melissa Weisstuch 914.637.3533 mweisstuch@somniainc.com
Request for Proposals: National League for Nursing Nursing Education Research Grants Program and NLN/MNRS Doctoral Dissertation Award
Due February 23, 2012
The NLN’s research grants program support rigorous, high-quality studies that contribute to the development of the science of nursing education. The NLN is deeply committed to supporting beginning researchers as well as accomplished nursing education scholars, and encourages projects in which research mentors and protégés partner to conduct a study. Principal investigators must be current NLN members, either through their school or through individual dues payment.
All studies must relate to one or more of the NLN’s Priorities for Research in Nursing Education. In addition priority will be given to studies evaluating the success of strategies for ensuring a diverse student population, provide a mentoring relationship for novice researchers and/or are multisite.
Award amounts will vary with the nature of the study proposed. Proposals may be submitted for amounts up to $25,000. The NLN/MNRS dissertation award is $2,500. Dissertation proposal budgets exceeding that amount may also be considered for the NLN Nursing Education Research Grants.
The proposal must be submitted electronically as a Microsoft Word document no later than 4:00 p.m. (EST) on February 23, 2012 to research@nln.org. Incomplete proposals or proposals submitted after this date/time will not be accepted for review.
NOTE: A proposal will be considered to be complete only if all of the following components are included and all are submitted simultaneously:
Q&A Nursing Education Research Policies Nursing Education Research Procedures Comprehensive Proposal Demographic Data Form Description of Principal Investigator’s Qualifications to Conduct the Research NLN Biosketch Form NLN Nursing Education Research Grant Proposal Review Rubric NLN/MNRS Doctoral Dissertation Award Proposal Review Rubric
Letters of notification will be mailed to all grant applicants by July 2, 2012.
If you have any questions or require further information, please contact research@nln.org.
Cherokee Uniforms 2012 A Nurse I Am Scholarship
To make the film "A Nurse I Am" especially rewarding, Cherokee Uniforms is offering up to 10 scholarships of $2,000 each for nursing students who complete an application, submit an essay on the required assignment, and are judged as winners.
To participate, you will need to have watched either version of "A Nurse I Am" - the 32-minute Educational Version or the 62-minute documentary. We highly recommend that you watch both.
Essay Assignments: You must address BOTH questions fully.
Patients base their perceptions of the healthcare they receive on their experience with the medical personnel they interact with. Describe how TWO nurses in the film "A Nurse I Am" contributed to their patient's satisfaction and well-being by providing an accurate perception of genuine concern, safety, and excellence.
How will you ensure that you provide your patients with excellent care and a positive healthcare experience?
Requirements:
Applicants must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an accredited LVN/LPN, RN degree (ADN or BSN), diploma, or RN-to-BSN program, and must begin/ have begun classes no later than Jan. 31, 2012. Enrollment may be on a full-time or part-time basis.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal residents.
Applicants' nursing education programs must be located within the 50 U.S. states.
Must complete the 2012 application and the essay requirement described on the application.
The essay must be typed and double-spaced in 10 point Times New Roman font.
In the top left corner of each page, include the following on separate lines: first and last name, contact telephone number, e-mail address, and date.
Essay word limit: 750 words
Hot Tips for submitting a winning scholarship essay:
Don't wait to the last minute. The process may take longer than you think.
We highly recommend that you watch both versions of "A Nurse I Am" to become better acquainted with the nurses and the material.
Follow the directions.
Don't recap the film or tell us what it's about. We want to know your opinion, why you think the way you do, your thoughts and perspective(s).
Ask a peer to review your essay to see if you have addressed the question(s) or issues we posed.
Proofread for spelling and grammar.
Notification of Selection: Individuals selected for awards will be notified by letter or e-mail by May 30, 2012. Awardees will be required to submit a signed Authorization to Release Information form, Publicity Release form, Consent to Photograph form, Statement of Enrollment Certification, a digital photo of themselves, and a W-9 form (for tax reporting purposes). Cherokee Uniforms will promote scholarship recipients on its websites and in the media.
Scholarship Benefits: The A Nurse I Am Scholarship provides awardees $2,000 each for use toward paying tuition, fees and any other school-related expenses.
Deadlines: The completed application and essay must be postmarked by March 1, 2012.
Mail completed application form to:
Cherokee Uniforms A Nurse I Am Scholarship Program 9800 De Soto Ave. Chatsworth, CA 91311
Questions? E-mail: ANurseIAm-Feedback@CherokeeUniforms.com
Applications Due April 1, 2012
These three awards are given to student midwives who participate in the OnGoing Group student project to meet and interview an elder midwife and record her story. Some educational programs plan to include this project as a part of the professional issues curriculum. After the interview, the student will write up the interview to be kept for historical purposes and also will write an essay about what she has learned and how this may influence her career.
ACNM Foundation is offering three national awards to the students who submit an essay about what they learned from the midwife they interviewed and how their listening to the elder midwife may influences their midwifery career. and it is anticipated that the students will plan to stay in contact with their interviewee. The winning essays or videos will be selected by a panel of judges and the students will be recognized at the 2012 annual meeting.
National Awards:
First Prize: $1,000 Second Prize: $ 500 Third Prize: Selection of ACNM Foundation Artwork: value approx. $200
General Information Fax (240)485-1818 Contact for general information (240)485-1800
Association for Radiologic and Imaging Nursing Charlotte Godwin Scholarship
The Association for Radiologic and Imaging Nursing (ARIN) Charlotte Godwin Scholarship was established to provide assistance for ARIN members to attend the annual Spring Educational Meeting. The recipient will receive a complimentary registration for the annual meeting; in addition, the recipient will receive a complimentary convention registration and a cash scholarship of $200.00 to defray the expense of attending the meeting.
Charlotte Godwin, RN, the first President and a Life Member of ARIN, believed in the importance of the specialty of radiological nursing and its commitment to quality patient care. It is hoped that scholarship recipients gain personal knowledge and work to further the advancement of radiological nursing and ARIN.
Deadline for application submission is September 15.
Association for Radiologic and Imaging Nursing (ARIN) 7794 Grow Drive Pensacola, FL 32514
(850) 474-7292 Toll Free (866) 486-2762 Fax (850) 484-8762 arin@dancyamc.com
Association for Radiologic and Imaging Nursing Helen Malenock Award
The Association for Radiologic and Imaging Nursing (ARIN), formerly known as ARNA was founded in 1981 as the professional organization representing nurses who practice in diagnostic and therapeutic imaging environments. These nurses provide, promote, and maintain continuity of quality patient care to imaging environments such as general diagnostic, neuro/cardiovascular, interventional, ultrasonography, computerized tomography, nuclear medicine, magnetic resonance, and radiation oncology.
The Helen Malenock Award was established by ARIN to provide financial assistance to a radiological nurse who is interested in becoming a member of ARIN. The recipient will receive a complimentary one year membership in ARIN.
Association for Radiologic and Imaging Nursing Dorothy Budnek Memorial Scholarship
The Association for Radiologic and Imaging Nursing (ARIN) Dorothy Budnek Memorial Scholarship was established to provide financial assistance to ARIN members who have returned to school to advance their nursing education. The recipient will receive a scholarship in the amount of $600.00. Individuals who have been members of ARIN for at least three years are eligible to apply for the Dorothy Budnek Memorial Scholarship.
Dorothy (Dot) Budnek began her career as a Radiologic Technologist. Dot strongly believed in the importance of the nurse's role in radiology and returned to the University of South Carolina to pursue her BSN degree. She faithfully supported ARIN and attended classes at USC throughout her battle with breast cancer. In the memory of Dot, a faithful ARIN member and nursing education advocate, ARIN is proud to award a scholarship to a radiology nurse who is continuing his/her education.
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