CISGNA
Region Grants
Available Grants:
1. Tuition Assistance - $1000.00 per calendar year
2. ABCGRN Certification (certification cost, study guides, review class)
3. National GI/Endoscopy Conference (2 nights accommodations and course fees)
4. State or local Gastroenterology/Endoscopy Conference Registration Fees
5. Mission Trip for Gastroenterology/Endoscopy
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Eligibility Criteria
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Must be a current member of CISGNA (Voting Licensed Nurse/Voting Associate), with a membership of at least one year.
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Must be currently employed in Gastroenterology/Endoscopy, with a minimum of one year.
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Must demonstrate active or past involvement in the Central Illinois SGNA Region, hospital or unit committee with the task of improving Gastroenterology or Endoscopy
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Have not received any grants in the past two years of the application year.
Performance Criteria
The candidate has made important contributions in direct patient care in the following areas:
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Consistently demonstrates commitment to high standards and competence in direct patient care, utilizes the SGNA standards for practice, and demonstrates care and compassion towards the direct needs of the patient.
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Demonstrates clinical competency and leadership by serving as a preceptor, mentor or role model for peers.
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Actively participates in programs, research, committees, or projects, and maintains current knowledge of changes and advancement in the Gastroenterology/Endoscopy nursing practice.
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Supports and recognizes importance of Certification in the field of Gastroenterology/Endoscopy.
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Provides a Letter of Recommendation from one or more of the following whom the applicant currently works under: Supervisor, Manager, APP, or Physician.
Applications are accepted throughout the year by completed online application and reviewed on a case by case basis by the CISGNA Board of Directors. Recipients will be notified by email within 30 days of submission date.
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*The availability of funds for grants will be determined yearly by the CISGNA Board of Directors.