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McKin Health NSWOC Trailblazer Award
This award, sponsored by McKin Health, is presented annually to an NSWOC Student who has demonstrated leadership and innovation in wound, ostomy, and continence care and who meets the written criteria for the award.
Total awards | Combien de prix
1
Deadline to apply | Date limite
April 15
Prize (per award) | Prix
$2,500.00
Objectives | Objectifs
Provide financial support to an NSWOC Program Graduate who has demonstrated leadership and innovation in wound, ostomy and continence care as an integral part of the healthcare team
Acknowledge the career contributions made by Gail Hawke as a “Trailblazer” making a positive impact on NSWOC and the specialized care of wound, ostomy and continence patients
Motivate an NSWOC graduate to think outside of the box in creating new opportunities to build the profile of NSWOCs and NSWOC practice in order to support wound, ostomy and continence patients
Qualifications | Critères
The recipient of this award must:
Be a Member of the NSWOCC in good standing
Have graduated from the NSWOC Program within the past 5 years
Provide Social Insurance number
Provide a photo and a short essay of their nursing background and their reason for taking the NSWOC Program and give permission for these to be published in the CJWOC and by McKin Health.
Answer 2 questions, max 500 words per question, which will be reviewed and scored by the NSWOC Program Awards committee.
Questions:
Describe how you have or plan to make a positive impact on the ostomy community (volunteerism, program development, fund raising etc.).
What aspects of WOC nursing are you passionate about?
How to Apply
Submit completed applications by April 15 annually. Incomplete or late submissions will not be considered. Fill out the application form below and nominate yourself or another NSWOCC member at https://membersnswoc.ca/award_nominations.phtml. Only award recipients will be notified.