Massachusetts School Nurse Organization, Scholarship and Award Opportunities

An award to recognize school nurses in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts who have made significant contributions to the health of children and adolescents while maintaining high standards of professional and personal integrity

Eligibility

A school nurse (RN) providing health services to children and adolescents and currently employed by a public or private school system in the Commonwealth.

Qualities to be Sought

Effectiveness in promoting the health of the school population through health services and health education.

Sensitivity to the needs of children and their families

Committment to high standards of school nursing practice

Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues in both the school and local community

Members of The William P. Doran Foundation review the letters of nomination and recommend a candidate for the award. The award is intended to be used to enhance professional development of the school nurse chosen as the award recipient.

Nomination Papers

Nominations by letter should be addressed to:
The William P. Doran Foundation
c/o Burke Special Products
P.O. Box 405
Hingham, Massachusetts 02043-0405

DEADLINE: September 1, 2007

Contact Bill Burke for an award brochure
Phone: 800-873-9800
e-mail: burkesp@comcast.net

The Foundation requests at least three letters of nomination be submitted for each applicant. Letters may be from nursing colleagues, administrators, teachers, parent and/or students.

Each nomination letter should contain the following information about the person nominated:

Current position and responsibilities

Work and professional background (including credentials)

The basis of familiarity with the nominee and his/her work

The qualities and performance which make the nominee worthy of the award.

This year's winner will receive an all expense paid trip to the 2008 National School Nurse Association's National Convention, or $2000 towards the cost of a college course.

The award winner will be recognized at this year's annual MSNO fall conference. Deadline for submitting an application is September 1, 2007.

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