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: December 1, 2008
Oncology Nursing Society Foundation
125 Enterprise Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15275 866-257-4ONS 412-859-6100 877-369-5497 (toll free fax) 412-859-6163 (fax) E-mail: foundation@ons.org Web site: www.onsfoundation.org
Pat McCue/New Orleans Chapter End-of-Life Care Nursing Career Development Award* Awards: A $2,500 award and a plaque. Purpose: To support a registered nurse dedicated to caring for patients and their families during the final stages of life. Selection Criteria: The nominees must Be employed as RNs with a minimum of 75% of time involved in end-of-life care Have a minimum of one year of experience in end-of-life care. Note: An individual cannot receive this award more than one time. * The New Orleans Chapter of ONS established this award in memory of Pat McCue-Moran, a leading oncology hospice nurse who was active in ONS. Application deadline: December 1, 2008
Nurse Leadership Career Development AwardSupported by the Oncology Nursing Society Foundation Awards: A $2,000 award and a certificate. Purpose: To support an oncology nurse for meritorious practice by providing financial assistance to attend a continuing-education program(s) that will further his or her professional goal(s). This award is not intended to supplement tuition in a master's degree program. Selection Criteria Current employment with a minimum of 75% time devoted to oncology nursing. Two or more years in an oncology nursing position. Possess a BSN and possess or pursuing a masters degree. NOTE: An individual cannot receive this award more than one time. Application deadline: December 1, 2008
ONS Foundation 125 Enterprise Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15275 866-257-4ONS 412-859-6100 877-369-5497 (toll free fax) 412-859-6163 (fax) E-mail: foundation@ons.org Web site: www.onsfoundation.org
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: Applicant must be employed as an oncology nurse for a minimum of 1 year. Multidisciplinary program or project may be new or one in progress for future implementation (preference given towards those programs that affect cancer survivorship). 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. Application deadline: December 1, 2008
Oncology Nursing Society Foundation 125 Enterprise Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15275 866-257-4ONS 412-859-6100 877-369-5497 (toll free fax) 412-859-6163 (fax) E-mail: foundation@ons.org Web site: www.onsfoundation.org
Oncology Nursing Society Foundation Josh Gottheil Memorial Bone Marrow Transplant Career Development Awards Awards: Four $2,000 awards and plaques. Purpose: To support a professional registered nurse for meritorious practice in BMT nursing by providing financial assistance to attend a continuing education program(s) that will further the nurses' professional goals, or to supplement tuition in a bachelors or masters program. Selection Criteria: Currently employed as a registered nurse working in bone marrow transplantation with a minimum of 75% time devoted to patient care, or in the position of nurse manager, nurse practitioner, or clinical nurse specialist with BMT patient population or a BMT coordinator. Two or more years in BMT nursing practice prior to application due date. An individual cannot receive this award more than one time. Application deadline: December 1, 2008
Oncology Nursing Society Foundation Cancer Public Education Project Grant Awards: Up to $5,000 available for funding. Purpose: To enhance the public's knowledge and awareness of cancer prevention, detection, and treatment modalities. Selection Criteria: The candidate must have a current license to practice as a registered nurse and must have an interest in and commitment to oncology nursing. The major focus of the project should be some aspect of cancer public education. Application deadline: December 1, 2008
Connie Henke Yarbro Excellence in Cancer Nursing Mentorship Award*Award: A $2,500 award and a plaque. Purpose: To recognize and support excellence in the mentorship of oncology nurses. The award is named for the first Oncology Nursing Society Foundation President, Connie Henke Yarbro. Selection Criteria: To be eligible for this award, the nominee must be a registered nurse with at least two years’ experience in oncology nursing; or an ONS Chapter or SIG established for at least two (2) years. demonstrate excellence in the mentorship of others in the practice of oncology nursing in the academic, clinical or research setting. The primary selection focus is the nominee’s contribution to mentoring oncology nurses. NOTE: An individual cannot receive this award more than one time. *Connie Henke Yarbro is an oncology nursing pioneer and a founding ONS and ONS Foundation Board member. Application deadline: December 1, 2008
Oncology Nursing Society Foundation Doctoral ScholarshipsPurpose: To provide scholarships to registered nurses who are interested in and committed to oncology nursing to continue their education by pursuing a doctoral degree. Qualifications: The candidate must be currently enrolled in (or applying to) a doctoral nursing degree or related program and enrolled in the 2009–2010 academic year. The candidate must have a current license to practice as a registered nurse and must have an interest in and commitment to oncology nursing. Candidates entering a doctoral program without a master’s degree must have completed the first two years of the doctoral program curriculum to be eligible. At the end of each year of scholarship participation, the nurse shall submit a summary describing the education activities in which he/she participated. NOTE: An individual cannot receive this award more than one time. Awards: $5,000 Roberta Pierce Scofield Doctoral Scholarship*, supported by the ONS Foundation $3,000 Ann Olson Memorial Doctoral Scholarship**, supported by Pfizer Oncology $3,000 Thomas Jordan Doctoral Scholarship***, supported by Bristol-Myers Squibb Oncology *This award is in memory of Roberta Pierce Scofield, an oncology nurse and the first president of ONCC, who died of cancer in 1988. **Ann Olson was an oncology sales representative who died of cancer in 1989. ***Thomas Jordan is a past member of the ONS Foundation Board of Trustees. Application deadline: February 1, 2009
Oncology Nursing Society Foundation Master's and Post-Master's Certificate Scholarships
Qualifications: The candidate must be currently enrolled in (or applying to) a masters nursing degree or post-masters certificate (CNS or NP) program at an NLN or CCNE accredited School of Nursing and enrolled in the 2009–2010 academic year. The candidate must have a current license to practice as a registered nurse and must have an interest in and commitment to oncology nursing. Upon completion of degree, the nurse shall submit a summary describing the education activities in which he/she participated. NOTE: An individual can receive both the master’s scholarship and post-masters certificate scholarship if they are two separate programs. Individuals can only receive the scholarship one time for each degree/certificate. Award: $3,000 scholarships. Purpose: To improve oncology nursing by assisting nurses in furthering their education. Application deadline: February 1, 2009
Bachelor's ScholarshipsSupported by Oncology Nursing Society Foundation, Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation and Oncology Practice Alliance, Inc. Award: $2,000 bachelor's scholarships. Purpose: To provide scholarships to individuals who are interested in and committed to oncology nursing and pursuing a baccalaureate degree in nursing. Selection Criteria: Current RN applicant (Applicant is currently licensed as a registered nurse) The candidate must be currently enrolled or have been accepted into a bachelor of nursing degree program at an NLN or CCNE accredited School of Nursing and enrolled in the 2009–2010 academic year. The candidate must have a current license to practice as a registered nurse and must have an interest in and commitment to oncology nursing. At the end of each year of scholarship participation, the nurse shall submit a summary describing the education activities in which he/she participated. Non-RN and Non-RNHS applicant (Applicant is not currently licensed as a registered nurse) 1. The candidate must be currently enrolled in a bachelor of nursing degree program at an NLN or CCNE accredited School of Nursing for enrollment in the 2009–2010 academic year. Non-RN applicants must be in the nursing component of the program. Candidates that already possess a bachelors degree in another field and applying to an accelerated program must have applied to the program prior to the application date and acceptance verified prior to June 1. The candidate must have an interest in and commitment to oncology nursing. High school students and individuals in the liberal arts component of a BSN program are not eligible. At the end of each year of scholarship participation, the nurse shall submit a summary describing the education activities in which he/she participated. NOTE: An individual cannot receive this award more than one time. *These scholarships are in memory of Roberta Pierce Scofield, an oncology nurse and first president of the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation, who died of cancer in 1988. Application deadline: February 1, 2009
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