is
designed to recognize outstanding clinical nurses who embody excellence
in professional nursing practice. Each year, in conjunction with National
Nurses Week, nurses nominate their peers for recognition of their contributions
to the nursing profession. Recipients are recognized at an awards ceremony
and receive a cash award and certificate. Award recipients are also
recognized through nursing newsletters and other institutional publications.
assists
registered nurses matriculated in an RN/BSN program, graduate degree
granting program, or post graduate nurse practitioner program with
support for academic credit that advances their career in nursing.
Up to four scholarships may be awarded to the strongest candidates.
Scholarships are paid directly to the school and the maximum award
is $1500.
The
Charlotte Feital Endowment Fund for Professional Development in Oncology
Nursing
was
established in 1994 by Ms. Feital's family to honor her memory and
to recognize excellence in oncology nursing. The fund supports professional
development in oncology nursing in one of two ways:
- Sponsorship
of a nurse to attend the annual, national meeting of the Oncology
Nursing Society, or a similar meeting which would provide a premier
opportunity to learn up-to-the-minute innovations in oncology
patient care.
- Alternatively,
a Charlotte Feital Visiting Professorship, which will bring a
noted scholar to Beth Israel Deaconess for consultation and a
presentation in oncology nursing.
Rhoda and Williams Sapers Endowment Fund
provides financial support for nurses' professional development. This
fund recognizes that we are a large and diverse nursing staff and
supports nurses attending continuing education programs that are not
provided by the medical center. This award is available for nurses
working in any practice setting and recognizes and rewards nurses
in a very tangible way. The award provides up to $500 for attendance
at an educational program.
Jane
K. Stewart, RN Continuing Education Fund
honors
a critical care staff nurse who worked in the Coronary Care Unit at
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center for many years, and who died
in 1989 after a lengthy illness. Jane, in her will, designated funds
for the continuing education of critical care nurses. Awards are presented
in the Spring and Fall and cover registration and other expenses for
attending programs.
Evelyn
Promisel Fellowship Award
provides
professional nurses with an opportunity for independent study to initiate
or complete a scholarly project. Scholars in all disciplines, including
nursing, periodically need uninterrupted time for independent study
in order to plan, initiate or complete a special project. Interest
from an endowment fund provides financial support for salary and benefits,
registration and/or travel expenses associated with off-site activities,
secretarial time or audio-visual resources. The exact nature of the
project and the associated budget determine how the money is allocated.
