Greetings CHNIG Members!
As part of your membership in CHNIG, you are eligible for financial support for professional development. The following awards and bursaries are available on a yearly basis:
Community Health Nurses’ Initiatives Group (CHNIG) Education Award
This year, CHNIG is offering one educational award to a registered nurse pursuing advanced education. The successful applicant will be a registered nurse currently working in, or intending to work in, community health nursing. The individual must have strong academic record and be a member of CHNIG for at least two years. The deadline for all supporting documents is October 31st at 11:59 p.m.
The successful recipient will be announced and presented with a $1000.00 award by November 30th, 2020.
Community Health Nurses’ Initiatives Group (CHNIG) Research Award
This year, CHNIG is offering one research award to a registered nurse pursuing research in community health nursing at the masters or doctoral levels. The award may also be given to a community health nurse who wishes to undertake research in a clinical setting and has been a member of CHNIG for at least two years. The deadline for all supporting documents is October 31st at 11:59 p.m.
The successful recipient will be announced and presented with a $2000.00 award by November 30th, 2020.
Beatrice McDonough Award of Excellence in Community Health Nursing 2020
Do you know a community health nurse in practice who has demonstrated expertise in practice, demonstrated professionalism, leadership and good interpersonal skills? If so, then nominate this nurse today for the Beatrice McDonough Award of Excellence in Community Health Nursing 2020.
Every year, CHNIG recognizes the exemplary clinical practice of a community health nurse. The nominee is a community health nurse providing nursing services to individuals, families, communities, or populations, and must be a current member of CHNIG. The deadline for all supporting documents is October 31st at 11:59 p.m.
The successful recipient will receive a crystal award along with a one-year membership to RNAO including CHNIG and will be announced by November 30th, 2020.
For more details, please visit chnig.org, navigate to the Professional Development tab (top of webpage). Download the attached applications and send them to our Research and Education Board Members at ResearchEducationPD@CHNIG.org.
Best of luck!
CHNIG Board