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Scholarships available for AORN members
Scholarships available for AORN members
Members applying for scholarships will be considered for AORN-Edith D Hall scholarships, Purdue Frederick Fellowships, and Newhauser Memorial Award. Applications are to be submitted on the scholarship application form, which should be requested from: AORN Scholarship Committee Education Department Association of Operating Room Nurses, Inc 10170 East Mississippi Avenue Denver, Colorado 80231 All applications, transcripts, letters of reference and other correspondence are to be submitted to the committee at the same address. The selection of scholarship recipients i s based upon the applicant's fulfillment of the outlined requirements, the individual's motivation and personal goals, evidence of positive personal commitment toward educational growth, and the individual's contribution to operating room nursing and the Association of Operating Room Nurses.
Requirements.
0 Application must be received no later than May 15 for AORN-Edith D Hall Scholarships for course work during the academic year and summer session. Applications for special fellowships (Purdue Frederick and Newhauser Memorial Award) must be submitted no later than January 15. 0 Applicant must be pursuing a bachelor of science degree with a major in nursing, or advanced education (MA, MS, MSN, EdD, PhD, DNSc) in nursing or a related field which will complement the nursing profession. 0 The applicant must be a current member of AORN in good standing. Membership must have been maintained at least one year prior to the submission of application. Members of the National AORN Board of Directors during their elected term and AORN Headquarters personnel are ineligible. 0 The applicant must provide evidence of application for admission to an accredited program. Scholarship award is contingent upon proof of acceptance by the institution.
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0 The applicant must arrange for submission of official transcripts from all diploma and/or college educational programs. (Include all completed course work.) 0 The applicant must have an accumulated grade point average of 3.0 using a 4.0 point scale in diploma or undergraduate course work. If applicant does not meet this requirement, evidence (transcript of recent course work) which demonstrates that she (he) is capable of maintaining a 3.0 grade point average at the college level will be considered. If student presents less than 12 credit hours toward the degree, the 3.0 must be in academic courses. Applicant will
be expected to maintain an
accumulated grade point average at the B level in order to qualify for funds for consecutive quarter or semester course work.
0 The applicant may apply for additional scholarships, if grade point average is maintained at the B level. 0 The applicant is responsible for having submitted in her (his) behalf three letters of recommendation, including at least one representing her (his) most recent work experience. Method of Selection. Applications will be reviewed semi-annually by the AORN Scholarship Committee. Recipients of the AORN-Edith D Hall Scholarships will be notified by AORN. These funds are paid directly to the educational institution. Fellowships are awarded directly to the recipient. Names of the scholarship recipients will be published in the AORN Journal and announced at the annual Congress meeting of the Association.
AORN members plan Mid-Wesf Healfh Congress program Three AORN members are working with coordinators of the 1974 Mid-West Health Congress to plan a free, three-day educational program on operating room nursing. The program will be presented at the Congress in Kansas City, Mo, June 10 to 12. Marsha R McElmurry, Oklahoma City, Okla, i s program coordinator for the three-day session. She i s nursing director of surgical suites and postanesthesia rooms, St Anthony Hospital, Oklahoma City, and i s a member of AORN’s editorial committee. Assisting with arrangements are Helen Mullvania, Sedalia, Mo, and Linda Brown, Topeka, Kans.
The three AORN members are
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working to tailor the program to the interests and needs of operating room nurses from Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Wyoming. AORN members from each state helped plan sessions. State associations of hospitals, nursing homes, and homes for the aging sponsor the Congress. Its purpose i s to serve as a regional center of free continuing education for allied health services. About 8,000 representatives of 29 disciplines are expected to attend the annual Congress. In addition to separate programs for each group, those attending the Congress can view 300 educational exhibits of health care supplies and equipment.
AORN Journal, March 1974, Vol 19, N o 3
Members applying for scholarships will be considered for AORN-Edith D Hall scholarships, Purdue Frederick Fellowships, and Newhauser Memorial Award. Applications are to be submitted on the scholarship application form, which should be requested from: AORN Scholarship Committee Education Department Association of Operating Room Nurses, Inc 10170 East Mississippi Avenue Denver, Colorado 80231 All applications, transcripts, letters of reference and other correspondence are to be submitted to the committee at the same address. The selection of scholarship recipients i s based upon the applicant's fulfillment of the outlined requirements, the individual's motivation and personal goals, evidence of positive personal commitment toward educational growth, and the individual's contribution to operating room nursing and the Association of Operating Room Nurses.
Requirements.
0 Application must be received no later than May 15 for AORN-Edith D Hall Scholarships for course work during the academic year and summer session. Applications for special fellowships (Purdue Frederick and Newhauser Memorial Award) must be submitted no later than January 15. 0 Applicant must be pursuing a bachelor of science degree with a major in nursing, or advanced education (MA, MS, MSN, EdD, PhD, DNSc) in nursing or a related field which will complement the nursing profession. 0 The applicant must be a current member of AORN in good standing. Membership must have been maintained at least one year prior to the submission of application. Members of the National AORN Board of Directors during their elected term and AORN Headquarters personnel are ineligible. 0 The applicant must provide evidence of application for admission to an accredited program. Scholarship award is contingent upon proof of acceptance by the institution.
AORN Journal, March 1974, Vol 19, N o 3
617
0 The applicant must arrange for submission of official transcripts from all diploma and/or college educational programs. (Include all completed course work.) 0 The applicant must have an accumulated grade point average of 3.0 using a 4.0 point scale in diploma or undergraduate course work. If applicant does not meet this requirement, evidence (transcript of recent course work) which demonstrates that she (he) is capable of maintaining a 3.0 grade point average at the college level will be considered. If student presents less than 12 credit hours toward the degree, the 3.0 must be in academic courses. Applicant will
be expected to maintain an
accumulated grade point average at the B level in order to qualify for funds for consecutive quarter or semester course work.
0 The applicant may apply for additional scholarships, if grade point average is maintained at the B level. 0 The applicant is responsible for having submitted in her (his) behalf three letters of recommendation, including at least one representing her (his) most recent work experience. Method of Selection. Applications will be reviewed semi-annually by the AORN Scholarship Committee. Recipients of the AORN-Edith D Hall Scholarships will be notified by AORN. These funds are paid directly to the educational institution. Fellowships are awarded directly to the recipient. Names of the scholarship recipients will be published in the AORN Journal and announced at the annual Congress meeting of the Association.
AORN members plan Mid-Wesf Healfh Congress program Three AORN members are working with coordinators of the 1974 Mid-West Health Congress to plan a free, three-day educational program on operating room nursing. The program will be presented at the Congress in Kansas City, Mo, June 10 to 12. Marsha R McElmurry, Oklahoma City, Okla, i s program coordinator for the three-day session. She i s nursing director of surgical suites and postanesthesia rooms, St Anthony Hospital, Oklahoma City, and i s a member of AORN’s editorial committee. Assisting with arrangements are Helen Mullvania, Sedalia, Mo, and Linda Brown, Topeka, Kans.
The three AORN members are
618
working to tailor the program to the interests and needs of operating room nurses from Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Wyoming. AORN members from each state helped plan sessions. State associations of hospitals, nursing homes, and homes for the aging sponsor the Congress. Its purpose i s to serve as a regional center of free continuing education for allied health services. About 8,000 representatives of 29 disciplines are expected to attend the annual Congress. In addition to separate programs for each group, those attending the Congress can view 300 educational exhibits of health care supplies and equipment.
AORN Journal, March 1974, Vol 19, N o 3