Foster WOCN Grant

1. Must be an APSNA member in good standing for at least one year.
2. Must be a registered nurse or an advanced practice nurse with a minimum of one-year experience in pediatric surgical nursing who is actively involved in pediatric surgery care, education, or research.
3. The applicant must meet the entry requirements for the WOCN program of choice.
4. The applicant may be enrolled in a wound or ostomy track or the complete WOCN program.
5. See APSNA Grant Policy → for additional information.

1. Sign a letter of agreement → before funds are dispersed, which further delineates grantee responsibilities.
2. Complete a W-9 → for APSNA’s financial records.
3. Maintain APSNA membership for one year after completion of project/fund allocation.

Send the following information electronically to info@apsna.org:

1. Submit an online application →.
2. Submit current curriculum vitae.
3. Submit a budget that specifies the use of grant funds.
4. Letter of support from a professional colleague which addresses the following points.
   1. The relationship between the colleagues.
   2. The applicant's position and responsibilities.
   3. The applicant's interest in and commitment to care of children and families with surgical issues.
5. A cover letter from the applicant to the APSNA Awards Chair which includes the following:
   1. Credentials
   2. Experience in pediatric surgical nursing.
   3. Initiatives and involvement in APSNA, if any.
   4. A description of the applicant’s professional pediatric surgical nursing and educational goals and how the scholarship being applied for will help the applicant attain them. The letter needs to include what is the applicant's current practice in enterostomal or wound therapy, and address #3 or 4 of the eligibility criteria.

Deadline is December 31.

Awardee will be announced at the Annual Business Meeting.

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