Nursing Update

Sigma Theta Tau International Small Grants :hotrit
Purpose
To encourage nurses to contribute to the advancement of nursing through research.

Research Funding
Allocation of funds is based on the quality of the proposed research, the future promise of the applicant, and the applicant’s research budget. Applications from novice researchers who have received no other national research funds are encouraged and will receive preference for funding, other aspects being equal. Preference will be given to Sigma Theta Tau members, other qualifications being equal. Annual funding is provided by Sigma Theta Tau International Foundation for Nursing.

Funds for this grant do not cover expenses incurred prior to the funding date.
Eligibility Criteria
Registered nurse with current license
Have a master’s or doctoral degree or be enrolled in a doctoral program
Submit a completed research application package and signed research agreement
Ready to implement research project when funding is received
Complete project within one (1) year of funding.
Submit to STTI a final report; submit completed abstract to STTI’s Virginia Henderson International Nursing Research Library.

How to apply: click here

Indonesian Nurses in Demand
Maybe the only thing you know about nursing is from what you see on TV or stories you’ve heard from friends or relatives. What you don’t hear about is how rewarding and challenging a career in nursing can be. And best of all, because of a severe shortage of nurses in Pennsylvania, you will find plenty of employment options.

The job market for other professions is at its worst in more than 20 years, but the market for nurses has never been better. Nursing is the largest health care occupation, with more than 1.9 million jobs. Many current nurses are ready to retire or move to other jobs and as the baby boomer population, America’s largest age group, continues to age experts predict there will be a nationwide shortage of 800,000 nurses by 2020.

That means if you get a nursing education you can choose where you want to work instead of having to search for opportunities in an unsteady job market.

How much can I make?
Ok, this all sounds great, but how much money can you make being a nurse? It depends on how much education, training and experience you have. The average salary for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is nearly $27,000. If you stay in school and earn your Registered Nurse (RN) certificate or degree, you could make up to $50,000 or even more with an advanced degree. And as we mentioned before, the health care field offers great benefits, including education reimbursement, flexible work schedules and working as a member of a skilled, professional, health care delivery team.

Nursing Spotlight
Emergency Nursing – split-second decision making; expecting the unexpected; working as part of a team of emergency response professionals; need plenty of stamina; saving lives.

Perioperative Nursing – working as a member of the operating room or a special procedures team; highly technical and exacting; the ability to specialize in certain types of procedures and work as a first assistant with surgeons; providing supportive and safe care at a vulnerable time in patients’ lives.

Medical/Surgical Nursing – working with a wide variety of medical and surgical patients; coordinating treatment; recovery and discharge planning with physicians, other hospital departments and patients’ families; improving lives.

Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU) Nursing – working with very small premature newborns; combining cutting edge technology and high-touch patient interaction; family education; making life possible.

Critical Care/Intensive Care (CCU/ICU) Nursing – caring for patients at high risk for life-threatening health problems; providing care that requires complex assessment; high intensity therapies and interventions and observation for subtle changes in a patient’s condition; making sure that patients receive vigilant and optimal care.

Other Resources
Career Planning

Nursing Spectrum
Nursing Spectrum is a nursing career and educational resource created “for RNs by RNs.” Nursing Spectrum has received awards for nursing recruitment and exceptional news coverage of the nursing profession.

Educational Programs

American Association of Colleges of Nursing
AACN’s Web site contains the latest news and information related to nursing education; financial aid and career planning resources; details on accelerated nursing programs; and links baccalaureate and graduate nursing programs nationwide.

Financial Aid

EducationPlanner.org
Access the world’s largest, free scholarship search offering more than one million scholarships worth more than $3 billion.

Army ROTC Nurse Officers Program
Gain practical experience while you receive financial assistance for college. Nursing majors compete for four, three, or two-year scholarships.

National Students Nursing Association
Scholarship available

Sigma Theta Tau International – Honor Society of Nursing
Comprehensive listing of nursing scholarships available through organizations and nursing schools

Nursing and Health Care Links

American Association of Nurse Anesthetists
The AANA works to advance excellence in anesthesia services, and increase public awareness that Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists(CRNAs) provide high-quality anesthesia services in all practice settings.

NurseZone.com
An online community containing articles and columns written by experts, updates on the latest in nursing and healthcare innovations, continuing education contact hours and links to useful Web sites. Designed by nurses, for nurses – NurseZone.com.

Pennsylvania State Nurses Association
The Pennsylvania State Nurses Association (PSNA) serves the nursing profession in Pennsylvania through education, advocacy, practice, and legislation. PSNA is a constituent member of the American Nurses Association.

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