Virginia Association of School Nurses
VASN Grant and Continuing Education Scholarship Recipients
Continuing Education Scholarship Application
During the Annual VASN Fall Conference, VASN recognizes its members for achieving advancing the professional practice of school nursing. Certification represents a national standard of preparation, knowledge, and practice and is a voluntary process. Four grants of $150.00 each are available to members who have earned their certification credential through the National Board for Certification in School Nursing (NBCSN) in the past year. Eligible members may submit the Grant Application form found on this page by October 21, 2011.
In addition, VASN members who are furthering their nursing education towards a higher degree may be eligible for a scholarship that supports continuing education. A $250 scholarship recipient will be announced at the annual VASN conference. Eligible members may submit the Scholarship Application form found on this page by October 21, 2011.
NASN Scholarship Applications Open
NCSN Grant Application
The NASN Advancement Awards' electronic submission forms are open until October 15, 2011. Applications are subject to a blind review by the selection committee.
The Educational Advancement award improves school nursing by assisting registered nurses employed in schools to advance their education. Recipients receive a $1500 scholarship and a complimentary four-day registration to the NASN2012 Annual Conference in San Francisco. Applicants must have current and active membership status in NASN for at least the past two years, current employment as a school nurse, current RN license in the state of employment, and a Bachelor's degree. For more information, click on this link: http://www.nasn.org/MemberCenter/RecognitionAwardsScholarships/EducationalAdvancementAwards
The Advocacy Education award is to honor NASN's founding president, Sally Williams, by providing financial support for a school nurse to participate in an advocacy education program. The recipient receives a $1500 scholarship and a complimentary four-day registration to the NASN2012 Annual Conference in San Francisco. Applicants must have current and active NASN membership status for the previous two years and current employment as a school nurse (RN) or a school nurse educator. For more information, click on this link: http://www.nasn.org/MemberCenter/RecognitionAwardsScholarships/AdvocacyEducationAward