Attention Nursing Students Interested in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing!
Nursing students from across the United States are invited to apply and Deans and Directors of nursing schools are invited to nominate one or more students from their school for the 2010 APNA Ortho-McNeil Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC Student Scholarship Program. This scholarship includes registration, travel and lodging expenses to attend the APNA 24th Annual Conference, October 13-16, 2010, in Louisville, Kentucky. A stipend for meals and expenses is also provided. In addition, winners will receive one year complimentary membership in the APNA.
Eligibility and selection criteria
If applying as an UNDERGRADUATE Student: Be a full-time student enrolled in a state-approved nursing program leading to licensure as a Registered Nurse (Associate Degree, Diploma, Baccalaureate, generic masters, generic doctorate) at the time of nomination. Students graduating in Spring 2010 are eligible. Undergraduate students need to express an interest in psychiatric mental health nursing.
- Have completed at least half of the required course work for graduation.
- Have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
- Have two letters of nomination/recommendation:
- One from the dean/director/chair of the school of nursing; and
- One from a faculty member who can speak to nominee/applicant’s interest and/or performance in psychiatric mental health nursing (preferably an APNA member)
- Must meet all travel requirements and participate in the APNA 24th Annual Conference, October 13-16, 2010 in Louisville, Kentucky.
- Sign the necessary release forms.
- Provide post-conference evaluation of the program.
Click here to apply now! Please note that only completed applications received on or before May 10, 2010 will be considered.