Month: December 2010

University of Iowa College of Nursing geriatric nursing scholarship

University of Iowa has introduced a geriatric nursing scholarship for nurses in iowa.

More information below on the nursing scholarship thats available. Check it out.

University of Iowa College of Nursing plans to establish several geriatric educational services as the result of a $2.2 million gift commitment to the UI Foundation by UI alum Barbara Csomay, according to a UI press release.

“It was so important to my late husband, Dick, and me to find an effective way to promote health care for an aging population in rural Iowa,” Csomay said in the release. “The UI College of Nursing is doing very meaningful work in this area, and I hope our gift will enhance its efforts to change people’s lives.”

The donation will be used to develop the Barbara and Richard Csomay Center for Gerontological Nursing Excellence and doctoral and practitioner scholarships.

For more information check out the article Here

http://www.dailyiowan.com/2010/12/17/Metro/20625.html

Kaiser Permanente Nursing Scholarships in California

Kaiser Permanente Offers more than $300,000 in Scholarships

If you are a student in the following colleges  you can apply for a Kaiser Permanente Scholarship.

The 26 Southern California Participating Colleges

  • Inland Empire: California Baptist University (Riverside), California State University San Bernardino, San Bernardino Valley College
  • Kern County: California State University Bakersfield
  • Los Angeles County: Azusa Pacific University, Biola University (La Mirada), California State University Dominguez Hills, El Camino College (Compton), Glendale Community College, Los Angeles City College, Los Angeles Harbor College, Los Angeles Southwest College, Mount St. Mary’s College, Rio Hondo College (Whittier), University of California Los Angeles, Western University of Health Science (Pomona)
  • Orange County: California State University Fullerton, Cypress College (Cypress), Golden West College, Santa Ana College, University of California Irvine.
  • San Diego County: California State University San Marcos, National University (La Jolla), San Diego State University (San Diego), Southwestern College (Chula Vista)
  • San Fernando Valley: Los Angeles Valley College.

They will be based Primarily off financial need.

The scholarships of $1,000 to $2,500 (described below) are based primarily on financial need to assist nursing students enrolled in an approved program:

  • Academic Excellence in Pre-licensure (minimum 3.8 GPA required for this category only)
  • Graduate/Doctoral Studies (registered nurses pursuing an MSN, DNSc or PhD, minimum 3.0 GPA required)
  • Underrepresented Groups in Nursing (minority and male students)

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Nightingale nursing scholarships

Nightingale Nursing scholarship is available. 🙂

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Nightingale Awards of Pennsylvania (NAP), a nonprofit foundation created to recognize and retain nurses in Pennsylvania, announces the availability of scholarships for individuals pursuing an education in nursing. The scholarships will be awarded in spring 2011 and can be used for tuition, books, and/or educational fees for that same term.

To qualify, an applicant must be a resident of Pennsylvania; admitted to a Pennsylvania nursing school that prepares students to become licensed practical nurses, registered nurses or working toward advanced degrees in nursing to practice in a new, advanced role in nursing; have a current minimum grade point average of B according to the school standards; have completed or be currently enrolled in at least one course designated as nursing; and have not previously received a Nightingale Awards of Pennsylvania Scholarship.

Scholarship recipients will be selected based on their academic achievement, leadership potential as evidenced by special honors and/or special recognition, community service, and personal commitment to the profession of nursing.

Ostomy and ET Nursing Scholarships

Ostomy and ET Nursing

Nurses in this field provide support and care for individuals with stomas, vascular and pressure wounds, draining wounds, neuropathic wounds, and fistulas, and help patients manage these conditions.

WOCN SOCIETY ADVANCED EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Provide scholarships to members of the WOCN interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree.
Amount of Award: Varies
Number of Awards: Varies
Duration of Award: 1 year
Deadline: May of each year
Contact Information:
WOCN National Office
15000 Commerce Parkway, Suite C
MT. Laurel, NJ 08054
Phone: (888) 224-9626
Fax: (856) 439-0525
http://www.wocn.org/Education/Scholarships

DR. SHERI SMITH MEMORIAL GRANT (ADVANCED DEGREE, RESEARCH & PROGRAMS/MATERIALS)
Provide scholarships to members of the WOCN interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree.
Amount of Award: $2,500/twice annually
Number of Awards: 1or 2/year
Duration of Award: 1 year
Deadline: May or November of each year
Contact Information:
WOCN National Office
15000 Commerce Parkway, Suite C
MT. Laurel, NJ 08054
Phone: (888) 224-9626
Fax: (856) 439-0525
http://www.wocn.org/Education/Scholarships

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Rehabilitation Nursing Scholarships

Rehabilitation Nursing

Nurses in this field provide physical and emotional support to patients and the families of patients with illnesses or disabilities that affect their ability to function normally and that may alter their lifestyle.

Rehabilitation Nursing Scholarships

ARN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Provide scholarships members of the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses (ARN) who are working toward a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.
Amount of Award: $1,000/year
Number of Awards: 2/year
Duration of Award: 1 year
Deadline: May of each year
Contact Information:
Association of Rehabilitation Nurses
4700 W Lake Ave
Glenview, IL 60025
Phone: Gayle Elliott (800) 229-7530
Fax: (888) 458-0456
gelliott@connect2amc.com
see also Mary Ann Mikulic Scholarship
http://www.rehabnurse.org/awards/allscholar.html

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Operation Room Nursing Scholarships

Operating Room Nurse

Nurses in this field provide care and support to patients before, during, and after surgery. These nurses are responsible for maintaining a sterile environment in the operating room, monitoring the patient during surgery, and coordinating care throughout the process. They are also responsible for making sure the OR team provides the patient with the best care possible.

Operation Room Nursing Scholarships

AORN FOUNDATION BACCALAUREATE DEGREE IN NURSING SCHOLARSHIP
ASSOCIATION OF PERIOPERATIVE REGISTERED NURSES (AORN) NURSING STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
Provide scholarships to registered nurses who are interested in and committed to perioperative nursing to continue their education by pursuing a baccalaureate degree in nursing.
Amount of Award: Varies
Number of Awards: Varies
Duration of Award: 1 year
Deadline: May of each year
Contact Information:
AORN Member Services
Scholarship Application
2170 S. Parker Rd #300
Denver, CO 80231
Phone: (800) 755-2676, Ext 328
ibendzsa@aorn.org
http://www.aorn.org/AORNFoundation/GrantsAndScholarships/AORNFoundationScholarshipProgram/

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Oncology Nursing Scholarships

Scholarships in Oncology

Oncology nurses provide and supervise care for cancer patients who are either chronically or critically ill. Oncology nurse practitioners monitor their patients’ physical conditions, prescribe medication and formulate symptom management strategies. These caring individuals often witness suffering and death, but many thrive on the deep, ongoing relationships they develop with patients.

Thousands of nursing scholarships and grants, ranging from local community-based grants to college nursing scholarships and federal nursing grants, are available to oncology nursing students. Below i have listed some nursing scholarship and grants. Bookmark this site for easy reference !

ETHNIC MINORITY BACHELOR’S SCHOLARSHIPS IN ONCOLOGY NURSING
Provide scholarships to ethnic minorities interested in careers in oncology nursing
Amount of Award: $2,000/year
Number of Awards: Varies
Duration of Award: 1 year
Deadline: January of each year
Contact Information:
Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Foundation
125 Enterprise Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15275
Phone: (412) 859-6100
Fax: (412) 859-6163
foundation@ons.org
http://www.ons.org/

ONCOLOGY NURSING CERTIFICATION CORPORATION BACHELOR’S SCHOLARSHIPS
Provide scholarships to nurses interested in careers in oncology nursing
Amount of Award: $2,000/year
Number of Awards: Varies
Duration of Award: 1 year
Deadline: January of each year
Contact Information:
Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Foundation
125 Enterprise Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15275
Phone: (412) 859-6100
Fax: (412) 859-6163
foundation@ons.org
http://www.ons.org/

ROBERTA PIERCE SCOFIELD BACHELOR’S SCHOLARSHIPS
Provide scholarships to nurses interested in careers in oncology nursing
Amount of Award: $2,000/year
Number of Awards: 3/YEAR
Duration of Award: 1 year
Deadline: January of each year
Contact Information:
Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Foundation
125 Enterprise Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15275
Phone: (412) 859-6100
Fax: (412) 859-6163
foundation@ons.org
http://www.ons.org/