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Stepping Stones to School Health Research Award
Purpose: Stepping Stones to School Health Research and Program Development is a Small Grant Program from PASNAP designed to encourage Certified School Nurses/Practitioners to conduct practice-based research or program development in the school setting. Collaborative efforts among members are encouraged.
Goal: To assist with funding practice based research or program development that will: 1. Improve the practice of School Nursing 2. Promote and strengthen the role of the Certified School Nurse/Practitioner 3. Encourage innovative delivery of school health services to school age youth 4. Enhance family education regarding the importance of health care and preventative care Process: The research proposal or program prospectus should not exceed five (5) typewritten double-spaced pages, excluding the cover sheet and reference list. (See Guideline for Submitting Research Proposal) Name(s), locations, and other identifying information (please include a social security number) should appear only on the cover sheet. Proposals/prospectus meeting requirements will undergo a blind review and rating procedure conducted by three members of the Board of Directors. The grant will be awarded based on the overall rating. Deadline for submission is January 15, 2007. The participants will be notified in writing. Unfunded proposals are eligible to be resubmitted. Evaluation Criteria: Proposals will be scored by the following criteria. All the criteria are non-weighted. 1. Scientific merit/innovative practice approach 2. New information or approach yielded to improve school nurse/practitioners delivery of health care 3. Soundness of budget 4. Feasibility of study/program Award: A grant donation of up to $500 will be awarded once each year to a PASNAP member or group of members. Responsibilities: Person(s) receiving the grant must be willing to present results/or progress report to PASNAP members at the next annual conference. In addition, a brief article must be submitted to the Examiner upon completion of the project. PASNAP must be credited for financial support in all published outcomes or presentations. Application Process: Send original and three copies of the proposal to Education/Research/Scholarship Chairperson: Pat Bitnar, RN PhD, 266 White Oak Dr., New Kensington, PA 15068
Guidelines for Submitting Proposals
The following information must not exceed five (5) typed, double-spaced pages (excluding cover sheet). Identifying information must be on the cover page only. A. Problem- State the problem, should answer what. B. Purpose- Describe the purpose which consists of a few statements describing why. C. Literature Review and Significance- 1. Present a brief literature review in an organized manner that allows the reviewer to place the proposal within the context of the present state of knowledge. 2. Include important findings from similar studies or that no studies exist at present. 3. Explain the significance or the importance of the outcome for school nursing. D. Methods- 1. For a research study: Explain the methodology or procedure used to answer the question or problem statement. The methodology consists of: specific sampling criteria, type and size of sample, any extraneous variables, description of consistent data collection procedures, plan for data analysis and instruments used to collect data. Include the date for the anticipated completion. 2. For program development: Explain how this program will be implemented, the population it is targeting, plans for analysis of data, discussion of evaluation methods. Include the date for the anticipated completion. 3. Include a plan for public relations (professional journal, radio, newspaper) if appropriate. E. Findings/Conclusions- Describe the findings of the study or outcomes of the program development and discuss the conclusions from these results. F. Budget- 1. Include an itemized budget detailing specific items and their justification. 2. Document financial support that has been received or plans to acquire in the future.
PASNAP Scholarship The Pennsylvania Association of School Nurses and Practitioners is pleased to award two (2) $500 scholarships for 2005 to a nurse/nurse practitioner student intending to practice in school nursing or a certified school nurse pursuing a graduate degree in nursing. The purpose is to recognize the outstanding contributions made by nurses/nurse practitioners in school health settings. Criteria: Accepted/matriculated in a BSN or School Nurse Certification Program or Nurse Practitioner program or a graduate program; good standing with college/university; no financial need restrictions. The scholarship will be awarded by random selection method for all qualified applicants that have submitted all of the requirements listed below. The $500 scholarship will be paid directly to the Financial Aid office in the institution. The applicant must plan on being matriculated during 2005. Instructions for Completion of Application
Print or type all information requested on the application. Complete all areas on the application. The application form must be submitted with the following information: 1. A copy of college/university acceptance letter OR an official transcript with the school seal from the college/university. 2. A copy of your current nursing license. 3. A one-page letter outlining your goals in school nursing. Should you have any questions, contact , Pat Bitar RN, PhD, PASNAP Education/Research/Scholarship Chairperson. The entire application package must be postmarked no later than December 5, 2006. Failure to comply will result in disqualification. The recipient will be notified in writing. The applicant must plan on being matriculated during 2006. Mail application to: Pat Bitar RN PhD
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Name________________________________________________________________________________ Home Address_________________________________________________________________________ City_____________________________________State________________Zip Code_________________ Area Code / Telephone__________________________________________________________________ Email Address_________________________________________________________________________ Social Security Number_________________________________________________________________ RN/CRNP License Number(s) ____________________________________________________________ District Employed as a CSN (if applicable):__________________________________________________ Present Address (if different than above)____________________________________________________ City_____________________________________State________________Zip Code_________________ Local Area Code/Telephone______________________________________________________________ Expected Graduation Date or Completion of School Nurse Certification Program: _____________________________________________________________________________________ College or University Attending___________________________________________________________ Address______________________________________________________________________________ City_____________________________________State________________Zip Code_________________ Nursing School Attended ________________________________________________________________ Address______________________________________________________________________________ City_____________________________________State________________Zip Code_________________ Year of Graduation_____________________________________________________________________
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