NURS 309/310 TA Needed</h1> <article> <h1>NURS 309/310 TA Needed</h1> <p>higginso — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:29:49 +0000</p> <p>A Teaching Assistant is needed in the Department of Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Systems to provide support for <b>NURS 309/310: Pharmacotherapeutics in Nursing Practice I and II. </b>These courses emphasize the principles of pharmacology, drug therapy, pharmacologic-therapeutic classes of drugs, clinically important prototype drugs, and drug information resources. Nursing issues related to drug administration are also discussed. NURS 309/310 is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:40-12:30.</p> <p><b><span>Roles and Responsibilities of the TA include:</span></b></p> <p>Teaching Assistant will work with the instructor to provide assistance and support with class and course materials:</p> <ul> <li>Grading problem sets and other assignments </li> <li>Taking answer sheets to upper campus for grading</li> <li>Course record-keeping</li> <li>Canvas website maintenance and support (posting of materials, etc)</li> <li>Course support activities such as communications with faculty, guest faculty, and students</li> <li>Tutor students</li> <li>Attend class</li> <li>Run review sessions as needed</li> <li>Introduce and thank guest lecturer(s)</li> <li>Support technology applications for course</li> <li>Other duties as needed</li> </ul> <p>For more information and to apply, click <a href="http://www.son.washington.edu/students/fa/docs/NURS_309_310_TA_Ad_2013.pdf">here</a>.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Undergraduate Nursing Scholarship Funds Still Available</h1> <p>higginso — Fri, 10 May 2013 16:24:24 +0000</p> <p>$52,245 remains for undergraduate nursing scholarships: applications will be accepted <b><span>May </span></b><b><span>2013-Jan 2014 for the 2014-15</span></b> academic year.</p> <p><a href="http://www.nsna.org/Portals/0/Skins/NSNA/pdf/Scholarship%20Application%20Flyer%202013.pdf">Here’s</a> the link!</p> </article> <article> <h1>GKNF-US Scholarship for Korean American Nurse Scholars</h1> <p>higginso — Fri, 10 May 2013 16:15:28 +0000</p> <p>The GKNF-US scholarship for Korean American Nurse Scholar is awarded annually through national competition. The primary purpose of this scholarship is to support future Korean nursing leaders for the development of nursing and clinical sciences. The scholarship is awarded to one or two scholars annually in the amount of $ 2,000 each.</p> <p>Applicant must be a Korean American doctoral candidate in nursing. Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.5/4.0 on the doctoral coursework and has received approval for his or her research proposal for dissertation. Research proposals related to improving health of Korean Americans are preferred.</p> <p>Click <a href="http://www.son.washington.edu/students/fa/docs/GKNF_US_Scholarship_guidelines_2013.pdf">here </a>for more information and to access the application. All materials must be postmarked by May 31, 2013.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Student Assistant Position (10% FTE): Social Media Communication</h1> <p>higginso — Fri, 10 May 2013 15:58:05 +0000</p> <p>The department of Family and Child Nursing in the School of Nursing seeks a Student Assistant to enhance our communication with the community through the use of social networking. Advanced user preferred. Pay rate will be approximately $35/hr for 4 hours per week.</p> <p><b><span>Roles and Responsibilities of the SA includes:</span></b></p> <p>• Work directly with specialty lead for content, updates to specialty social media pages, and recruitment approaches</p> <p>• Design, implement and maintain LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter pages</p> <p>For more information and to apply, click <a href="http://www.son.washington.edu/students/fa/docs/SA Social Media Spr 2013.pdf">here</a>.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Busy Rheumatologist Seeks Nurse Practitioner</h1> <p>higginso — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 18:26:17 +0000</p> <p>Busy rheumatologist with an established practice of 33 yrs is interested in hiring a nurse practioner. They see primarily rheumatic diseases, less than 10% is Internal Medicine.</p> <p>Starting salary is competitive depending on experience, and you'll be provided with training on the job. Would prefer to hire someone with at least 1-2 yrs of experience but will consider a new grad. Hours are 9-4:30 4 days/week. The office is a very pleasant and harmonious place to work. Many employees have worked with there for more than 22 yrs.</p> <p>For more information, contact Barry Bockow, MD.FACP, Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine University of Washington, at 206 246 7880 (office).</p> </article> <article> <h1>Global Korean Nursing Foundation-US Scholarship</h1> <p>higginso — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:44:54 +0000</p> <p>The Global Korean Nursing Foundation-US (GKNF-US) is pleased to announce their annual scholarship opportunity.</p> <p>The GKNF-US scholarship for Korean American Nurse Scholars is awarded annually through a national competition.</p> <p>The primary purpose of this scholarship is to support future Korean nursing leaders in the development of nursing and clinical sciences. <br /> The scholarship is awarded annually to one or two nursing scholars in the amount of $2,000 each.<br /><br /> The application is due <strong>May 31, 2013.</strong><b><br /> </b></p> <p>If you have questions, please contact the chair of GKNF-US scholarship committee, <a href="mailto:eclee@sonnet.ucla.edu" target="_blank" title=":mailto:eclee@sonnet.ucla.edu">eclee@sonnet.ucla.edu</a>. For more information and to apply, click <a href="http://www.son.washington.edu/students/fa/docs/GKNF_US_Scholarship_guidelines.pdf">here</a>.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Multiple NGNA Scholarship Opportunities</h1> <p>higginso — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:35:23 +0000</p> <p>The National Gerontological Nursing Association (NGNA) is proud to once again offer award and scholarship opportunities for the coming year. Awards will be presented at the 2013 NGNA Annual Convention in Clearwater, Florida.</p> <p>We are pleased to announce a new award, which will be given starting this year. The first recipient will be honored at the 2013 Convention. <b>The Distinguished Nurse Educator Award</b>, newly established by the National Gerontological Nursing Association (NGNA) Board of Directors, is presented to a member of NGNA in recognition of outstanding leadership in nursing education in an educational or clinical setting, and participation and contributions toward achieving the goals of NGNA.</p> <p>We are also accepting nominations for the following awards:</p> <p><b>Chapter Award</b></p> <p>The Chapter Award honors the local chapter that best promotes the goals of NGNA through their member relationships, community activities and promotion of community health issues. All chapters are encouraged to submit an application for this award.</p> <p><b>Cindy Shemansky Travel Scholarship</b></p> <p>The Cindy Shemansky Travel Scholarship was established to provide assistance to NGNA members who wish to attend the annual convention but who need financial assistance with travel expenses.</p> <p><b>Distinguished Service Award</b></p> <p>The Distinguished Service Award is presented to a member of NGNA in recognition of outstanding leadership, participation, and contributions toward achieving the goals of NGNA.</p> <p><b>Excellence in Gerontological Nursing Award</b></p> <p>The Excellence in Gerontological Nursing Awards has been established to recognize excellence in individuals who provide care to older adults. These awards are intended to honor an advanced practice registered nurse, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, and/or a certified nursing assistant who has consistently provided outstanding care to older adults and have been inspirational role models and mentors to other healthcare workers.</p> <p><b>Gerontological Nursing Student Leadership Awards</b></p> <p>This award is sponsored by the NGNA Fellows. Three nursing students will be awarded a scholarship to attend the annual convention. This is an exciting opportunity for students who will be our next generation of gerontological nurses.</p> <p><b>Mary Opal Wolanin Scholarship</b></p> <p>The Mary Opal Wolanin Graduate and Undergraduate Scholarships were established to provide financial assistance to students intending to work with older adults. Applicants must intend to work in a gerontology/geriatric setting after graduation. A $500.00 scholarship may be awarded to the winner of both the graduate and undergraduate category.</p> <p>If you know a fellow NGNA member who is deserving of one or more of these awards, please nominate him or her for recognition!</p> <p>Click <a href="http://www.ngna.org/resources/awards-a-scholarships.html">here</a> to access the application forms and criteria for each category. Please <a href="mailto:info@ngna.org">contact NGNA Headquarters</a> with any questions.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Florence Marie Bauer Scholarship</h1> <p>higginso — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:24:41 +0000</p> <p>Scholarships in the amount of $2000 will be awarded to successful candidates by the Seattle/King County Older Women’s League, (OWL). The award will be issued through the Financial Aid Office of the college the student will be attending.</p> <p>An application must be completed and postmarked to the scholarship committee by June 15, 2013.</p> <p>The candidate will be a mature woman over 50 years old, with no dependent children. She will be a resident of Seattle/King County. We favor displaced homemakers, homeless women and women who for whatever reason must train to support herself. Our goal is to assist a woman to achieve her financial independence through education and training.</p> <p>Special consideration will be given to candidates with a career goal of working in the gerontology field.</p> <p>This student must have clearly defined educational and career goals and be able to articulate them to the scholarship committee.</p> <p>For more information and to apply, click <a href="http://www.son.washington.edu/students/fa/docs/2013_OWL_application.pdf">here</a>.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Mount Baker Nurses Association Scholarships</h1> <p>higginso — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 18:45:12 +0000</p> <p>The Mount Baker Nurses Association is proud to be able to provide two scholarships for up to $750.00 for the year 2013. This scholarship is available to Whatcom County residents who are endrolled in an RN nursing program or who are currently registered nurses striving for additional education in the field of nursing (including formal job retraining programs).</p> <p>To read more and to access the application, click <a href="http://www.son.washington.edu/students/fa/docs/MBNA_2013.pdf">here</a>.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Indiana University Postdoctoral Fellowship in Behavioral Nursing Resarch</h1> <p>higginso — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 18:37:09 +0000</p> <p>Indiana University School of Nursing postdoctoral fellowships are currently available for PhD-prepared nurses who wish to obtain additional research training to advance their career as a nurse scientist in areas related to behavioral nursing/health behavior research. Fellows will work with experienced nurse scientists who have outstanding records of conducting cutting edge, interdisciplinary studies in health behavior research. They will also have the opportunity to work with senior faculty from a variety of disciplines at Indiana University, Purdue University, and University of Notre Dame - all participating members of the Indiana Clinical Translationsion Science I nstitute (Indianaa CTSI). Fellows will complete courses, seminars, and journal clubs that are tailored to their individual learning and research career development needs. The postdoctoral training program provides one to two years of internsive research training that prepares the candidate to conduct original research and lead interdisciplinary teams. Start date is flexible. Minority applicants are espeically encouraged.</p> <p>For more information on the program and how to apply, click <a href="http://www.son.washington.edu/students/fa/docs/Indiana_Postdoc.pdf">here</a>.</p> </article> </main></body></html>