Pediatric Endocrinology Nursing Society Convention Reimbursement Award
The Pediatric Endocrinology Nursing Society (PENS) Convention Reimbursement Award exists to enable pediatric
endocrine nurses to advance their knowledge in the areas of endocrine and growth disorders, nursing research, and
current issues in nursing. Award recipients can submit for reimbursement for any expenses related to their travel to the PENS convention, the limit for reimbursement is $1,000. Recipients are responsible for making all their own travel, lodging, and registration arrangements. The 2011 PENS convention is scheduled for April 6-9, 2011, in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Eligibility
All PENS Active members are eligible to apply for this award in order to attend the annual PENS convention. Special consideration is given to applicants who have never attended a PENS convention. Applications must include a clinical exemplar, which may be chosen for publication in the PENS Reporter. Recipients are expected to attend educational sessions and other convention events to ensure that they can maximize the opportunity to share knowledge with colleagues. Award recipients are also asked to attend the Annual Awards Luncheon, where they will be recognized. Anyone receiving funds from PENS to attend the convention is NOT eligible for the Convention Reimbursement Award (CRA). This includes, but may not be limited to, members of the current Board of Directors, PENS Committee Chairs, and PENS speakers. However, members of the Convention Planning Committee, or others who will receive only waived registration, may apply for the CRA. Applicants will not be reimbursed for expenses for which they receive funding from their employer or other sources.
Application
To apply for the PENS Convention Award, prepare a packet that includes the following materials:
1. Completed application form.
2. 2-4 page clinical exemplar.
Submit the application and clinical exemplar by January 15, 2011, to the PENS National Office.
PENS National Office
7794 Grow Drive
Pensacola, FL 32514
PENS@dancyamc.com
