The Delaware Valley Chapter of the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nursing Association (GAPNA) seeks to recognize one outstanding advanced practice nursing (APN) student. This award is for a student who exemplifies the goals of GAPNA by demonstrating a commitment to gerontological nursing and improving the care of older adults.

The award and a $500.00 check will be presented at a DE Valley GAPNA Meeting.

APN students are to complete the application for this award.

Deadline: March 7, 2015

Awarders: DE Valley Chapter of GAPNA Board of Directors

Award Notification: Applicants will be notified by March 16th

Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, the APN student must submit:

• proof of registered nurse license in Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, or New York
• proof of enrollment in an APN Master's (CNS, NP) degree education program in good standing
• a Curriculum Vitae
• a Completed application (page 2) received on or before the due date
• A two page statement by the student addressing career goals and the award criteria (not to exceed two single-spaced typed pages)

The scholarship will be awarded based on the student's two page statement addressing the following award criteria:

• Explains his/her experience in advocating for quality care for older adults
• Describes his/her experience educating consumers regarding issues of aging
• Promotes the professional development of advanced practice nursing

Please submit all nomination materials together in a single email to: Barbara Harrison PhD, GNP-BC at behmcpherson@gmail.com

Please refer the attached Application.