CHNIG Professional Development Bursary to attend CHNC Conference

Posted on Feb. 6, 2024, 2:44 p.m.

Dear CHNIG members,

We are pleased to announce that CHNIG bursaries will be offered to support members interested in attending the Community Health Nursing: Health for All Conference hosted by the Community Health Nurses of Canada (CHNC) from April 22 to 24, 2024.

The purpose of this funding is to support our CHNIG members (RNs and Undergraduate Nursing Students) to attend the 2024 National CHNC Conference. Funds will be allocated using a pre-determined screening tool and take into consideration supporting as many members as possible.  Successful applicants may be eligible to receive a bursary value of up to $1,500.00 for RNs and up to $1,100 for undergraduate nursing students. 

The application deadline is February 29, 2024, at 1:59 PM EST, which can be submitted to chnigrnao@gmail.com

Please note the following criteria must be met in order for successful recipients to receive their bursary:

  • Attend a minimum of three sessions during the conference;
  • Complete and submit your summary of learning along with your proof of registration and other qualifying expense receipts to the CHNIG Treasurer no later than May 24, 2024.

In order to be eligible for the bursary, the successful recipient must be:

  • A registered nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario or an undergraduate nursing student, and
  • A RN member of the Community Health Nurses’ Initiatives Group (CHNIG) for a minimum of one year or an undergraduate student member for a minimum of six months.

For the application form and details, please also visit: http://www.chnig.org/professional-development/bursaries/.


Sincerely,

CHNIG Board