The World Federation of Neuroscience Nurses

WFNN Congress Travel Grant Information

Goal:
To provide an opportunity for neuroscience nurses to attend the WFNN Congress and thereby benefit in the exchange and dissemination of knowledge and ideas in the field of neuroscience nursing.

Purpose:
To award financial assistance to WFNN members to attend the WFNN Congress.

Amount of Travel Grant:
Up to$1,000.00 to be used for registration, and/or travel expenses.

Eligibility:
1. Available to nursing members of WFNN nurses only – membership in their nursing organization will be validated.
2. The applicant must be currently working in neuroscience nursing.
3. One letter of recommendation from a colleague or supervisor in support of applicant is to accompany theapplication.
4. Members of the WFNN Executive Committee and Board of Directors are not eligible.
5. Applicant to complete necessary forms (biographical, professional, and essay). Applicants will need to describe their interests in wanting to attend the Congress, as well as the purpose of their attendance. .
6. In addition, if awarded, the individual is to write an article for the International Brainwaves Newsletter describing their purpose and objectives in attending the meeting as well as benefits and/or implications for practice from having attended the meeting. The article is due to the WFNN Secretary 3 months following the meeting.

Documentation
1. Electronic submission of the application is required.
2. The following are to be faxed on the same day as electronic submission:
One letter of recommendation.
One copy of RN Certificate or nursing license.
One copy of any additional certifications.

Deadline
1. Completed applications must be submitted by 15 March 2009!
2. No incomplete applications will be considered.

Notification

All applicants will be informed of the decision by 15 April 2009.

Funds will not be made available until after the Congress meeting with proper receipts provided to the WFNN Treasurer.
Any questions related to the Travel Grant or application can be directed to the WFNN Treasurer. Faxed application documentation should be sent to:

Virginia Prendergast, RN
Barrow Neurological Institute
350 West Thomas Road
Phoenix, AZ 85013
USA
Email: vprendergast@chw.edu
Fax: +1 602 406 4969

WFNN Travel Grant Application
For attendance to WFNN Congress

Name:

Home Address:

Work Phone:

Email Address:

Professional Information

WFNN Member Country:

WFNN Specialty Organization:

WFNN Individual Member (country):

If not applicable, please provide copy of your RN certificate, accompanied by an Enlish translation of the copied document. The translation should be signed by a colleague or supervisor.

Practice Setting:

Academic	Ambulatory	Community Hospital
Private Hospital	Rehabilitation Facility	Rural Hospital
University Teaching Hospital	Other

Volunteer Activities

Within WFNN:

Member Association

Other:

Are you a member or officer of any committees within your national or local neuroscience nursing group/association? If so, please describe.

Have you ever attended the WFNN Congress in the past?

Yes No

Do you have a presentation at this year's Congress?

Yes No

If yes, session or poster? Session Poster

Essay Information

Describe, in 350 words or less, your reasons for applying for a WFNN Travel Grant to attend the WFNN Congress. Please include your purpose for attending, objectives and desired outcome(s) from attending the meeting.

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