The 100 Great Iowa Nurses program announces that scholarship applications will now be accepted through March 16, 2015.
Iowa City, IA (February 25, 2015) - Each year, the 100 Great Iowa Nurses program recognizes 100 nurses across the state whose courage, competence, and commitment to patients and the nursing profession stand out above all others. Patients, coworkers, friends, and family members nominate an outstanding nurse for recognition. 100 Great Iowa Nurses are honored each year at a ceremony created for the state of Iowa by nurse and community leaders.
This statewide event belongs to the people of Iowa, and is made possible through the generous support of sponsors. In addition to recognizing 100 Great Iowa Nurses every year, the program also offers scholarship support to nursing students at all levels of education. The 100 Great Iowa Nurses Scholarships promote professional nursing in Iowa by supporting the continued education of future nurse leaders. Applicants must:
- Commit to advancing their education and professional goals of enhancing the delivery of quality health care in Iowa through practice, research, and/or teaching
- Be full- or part-time students attending an approved ADN, BSN, or MSN nursing program, or a PhD in Nursing program or related field, such as education
Current and future nurses across Iowa are encouraged to apply for available scholarship opportunities to complete or further their nursing education. Scholarship applications can be found at www.greatnurses.org/
This year`s celebration will be held May 3, 2015 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. The celebration is an annual prelude to National Nurses Week, which begins on May 6 and ends on May 12 (the birthday of Florence Nightingale).
About 100 Great Iowa Nurses
100 Great Iowa Nurses is a nonprofit program that honors great nurses in Iowa, and funds scholarships to support the education of Iowa nurses. Established in 2004, the program recognizes qualities that demonstrate efforts beyond those expected of a nurse within his/her normal duties, such as concern for humanity, significant contribution to the profession, and mentoring. For more information, visit www.greatnurses.org.
CONTACT: Cassie Raasch, Communications and Marketing, 100 Great Iowa Nurses, 319-335-7003, info@greatnurses.org
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