CCONS MEMBERSHIP AWARDS
It’s time again to receive recognition for the dedication of so many of our members. CCONS provides several awards each year so nominate yourself or another member for one of the awards.
The deadline for all awards is September 30.
Awards will be announced at the October membership meeting.
OCN/AOCN/AOCNS/AOCNP Certification Scholarship
Two $100 scholarships will be awarded to members who are certifying or recertifying for certifications through the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation. Each candidate must be an active member of CCONS and must be eligible to take the certification exam. Candidates must take or have taken the examination during the same year in which the award is given. Proof of taking the exam must be presented. This is a self nomination scholarship.
Career Development Award
This award is given to provide financial assistance to a member seeking educational opportunities. It may be used for continuing education, professional resources or formal education. Two $250 awards will be given. Candidates must be active CCONS members, complete the application form including an essay describing how the recipient would use the award. This is a self nomination award.
Nursing Education Scholarship
This award provides assistance to a current CCONS member who is completing a BSN, MSN, post masters NP or doctoral program. The scholarship money may b e used for tuition, books or other expenses. Proof of enrollment in an accredited nursing program and a brief description of professional goals in oncology nursing are required. Two $500 scholarships will be awarded. This is a self nomination scholarship.
Undergraduate Nursing Education Scholarship
This award provides assistance in completing an undergraduate nursing degree. Applicant does not have to be a member of ONS or CCONS. Applicant must be enrolled in an accredited nursing program. Scholarship does not require applicant to pursue a career in oncology nursing but consideration will be given to those whose professional goals include oncology nursing. Applicant must complete application and essay describing how they handled a difficult patient situation. One $500 scholarship will be awarded. This is a self nomination scholarship.
Spouse/Significant Other Award
This $50 award is given to recognize the efforts of a spouse or significant other in the promotion of CCONS or CCONS sponsored activities. This is not an annual award but must be nominated by a CCONS member when appropriate. The award requires efforts above and beyond to support efforts of CCONS. An essay including the efforts put forth by the nominee must be submitted by the CCONS member nominating this candidate.
Spirit of CCONS
This award is given to honor and recognize a member who has contributed to CCONS development by sharing time and expertise. Active participation in CCONS is required as well as outstanding contributions to CCONS. The award required an application and essay describing the contributions made. One award recipient will receive membership to ONS, CCONS and registration to an ONS sponsored conference. Any CCONS member may nominate a colleague.
Click here to download a full description of all awards with application forms.
Don’t forget to check out the ONS website for several other awards including OCN/AOCN of the year, Congress Scholarships, Career Development awards, and excellence awards. Many have application deadlines in early December. You can find all the information about these awards at www.ons.org.
Remember you can’t win an award or scholarship if you don’t apply!
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