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Students in the Promoting Community and Public Health Course, Nurs 420, presented their work with community organizations at a December 7th poster symposium.
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Six degree programs, multiple specialties, continuing education opportunities and world renowned research are part of the UW School of Nursing's goal of addressing society's most pressing challenges in health care. Students: Oliver Liscano and Joann Ucol.
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The School of Nursing is grateful for the support of its outstanding alumni, friends and community partners. Many participate as clinical preceptors, advisers and volunteers, and provide financial support for our students, faculty and programs.
Recognizing Leaders in Nursing
Every year the UW School of Nursing honors local and national leaders for their important contributions to the field of nursing and pays tribute to our community's most accomplished nurses and health care leaders at the annual Nurses Recognition Banquet.
UW Continuing Nursing Education supports excellence in lifelong learning for health care professionals, and is a nationally-recognized accredited provider of contact hours in nursing.
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dTC logo The de Tornyay Center serves as a catalyst for promoting healthy aging through its support of research and education in the field of gerontology for the School of Nursing, the University of Washington, and the broader community.
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Graduate scholarships encourage master's and doctoral nursing students to pursue research projects in the field of aging and gerontological nursing. Funds are unrestricted and may be used at the discretion of the student to facilitate completion of the research.
Master's Student Scholarships support work on a master's thesis or project. A limited number of scholarships, supported by our community partners, may be available for specific projects focused on designated areas of gerontological nursing. The award amount is $5,000.
Students are eligible to apply for the Master's Scholarship if they:
Selection for a Master's Scholarship is based on the following criteria:
In addition, preference is given to those who have:
Master's scholarship awards are awarded annually.
Application for Master's Research Scholarship in Healthy Aging
Doctoral Student Scholarships support work on a DNP investigative project or PhD dissertation. A limited number of scholarships, supported by our community partners, may be available for specific projects focused on designated areas of gerontological nursing. The award amount is $7,500.
Students are eligible to apply for the Doctoral Scholarship if they:
Selection for the Doctoral Scholarships is based on the following criteria:
In addition, preference is given to those who have:
Doctoral scholarships are awarded annually.
Application for Doctoral Research Scholarship in Healthy Aging
Additional Information
Scholarships are awarded annually. Scholarship awardees and their mentors are asked to sign a Learning Contract that identifies mutual responsibilities. Projects must be completed by the end of Spring Quarter.
Several members of the nursing faculty are willing to help you with your research project. To identify a possible mentor for your project, you may identify and contact a faculty member who shares your interests from the UW SON faculty database or from UW Bothell or UW Tacoma.
Current Faculty Aging Related Research Studies
UW Nursing Faculty with Aging Related Interest
Other Credit: If you are awarded a scholarship, you may obtain academic credit for NMETH 499 (Undergraduate Research/Independent Study) with your faculty advisor.
If you have any questions or would like help in identifying or selecting a mentor, please contact Heather Wicklein Sanchez, Manager of the de Tornyay Center, (206) 616-4276 or wicklein@u.washington.edu
