First Time Attendee Annual Course Scholarship
What is the SGNA First Time Attendee Annual Course Scholarship?
The SGNA Novice Nurse/Associate scholarship has been established to financially assist newer SGNA members (less than two years of membership) with attendance at their first SGNA Annual Course. The scholarship is geared towards people who are new to the GI/Endoscopy field to give them a chance to experience the Annual Course and all it has to offer. Grants of will be awarded each spring to those members who meet the established criteria. The number and amount of grants awarded will depend upon funds available.
Scholarship funds will be sent to successful applications by check as a reimbursement after the completion of the Annual Course. All applicants will be guaranteed the “early bird” registration rate if funds are not awarded.
Applicants are asked to respond to all questions and responses should reflect their interest and reasons for wanting to attend the Annual Course. Applicants who apply should be available to attend the Annual Course that year. All information submitted should apply January to December of the past year.
Eligibility:
You may be eligible for the SGNA First Time Attendee Annual Course Scholarship if:
1. The applicants must be an SGNA member, preference will be given if you have been a member of SGNA less than two years
2. This will be your first time attending the Annual Course
3. You must currently be employed as a caregiver in gastroenterology and be relatively new to the field, with a preference given to those with less than two years’ experience.
4. You are attending the full course
5. You must actively support the goals and philosophy of SGNA.
You are ineligible if:
1. You have previously received a scholarship from SGNA.
2. You have attended an SGNA Annual Course in the past.
3. You are a member of the SGNA Board of Directors.
Guidelines for Completion
Any individual interested in applying for this educational scholarship must complete the application and return by March 1st.
A completed application includes:
☐Completed Application
☐A brief essay explaining your goals in attending that Annual Course
SGNA First Time Attendee Annual Course Scholarship Application
All information is due to SGNA Headquarters no later than March 1. Applicants will be informed of the Committee’s decision in mid-april
Please submit to:
SGNA Awards Committee
330 N Wabash Avenue, Suite 2000
Chicago, IL 60611-4267
Email: Fax: 312.369.6694
Type or clearly print the information requested below
Name and Credentials: Michele Sanzone, RN
Email: Phone: 908-477-4596
Home address: 46 Clark Street
City: Cranford State: New Jersey ZIP: 07016
Employer: JFK Medical Center
Employer’s Address: 65 James Street, Edison, New Jersey 08818
Provide the name and phone number of your immediate supervisor:
Jennifer Ryan, Assistant Nurse Manager
May we contact him/her for information if needed? Yes ☒ No ☐
1. Membership:
1a. How long have you been a member of SGNA? 1 ½ yrs
1b. Name and/or number of your Regional Society: Central New Jersey
2. When did you begin working in a GI/Endoscopy facility? March 31, 2014
3. List any SGNA-related (regional/local) activities you attended in the past two years:
Central New Jersey Chapter Meetings, Tri regional meeting NJ 2014, SGNA Leadership Conference in Chicago November 2015
4. Have you served as an officer or on a committee for your regional or local SGNA? Please list.
I have recently become treasurer for Central New Jersey Chapter.
5. Essay: In 300 words or less (typed and double-spaced), explain your goals in attending the Annual Course and how you will share your experience with others.
I plan on attending the conference in Seattle this year as a first time attendee. I am
attending the review course on site to then take the certification exam for CGRN status this
coming May. I place a high value on education and especially certification, I have in the past
sat for certification exams for personal validation and professional achievement. I am a lifelong
learner and have been since I obtained my nursing degree initially. I believe that education has
only benefitted me and allowed me to provide the best care possible for my patients. I enjoy
belonging to an active chapter of SGNA here in New Jersey and now have taken steps toward
leadership in the chapter as I am newly elected Treasurer of our chapter. I enjoyed the
leadership conference in Chicago in the fall, finding it helpful not only for my new role but also to
build my leadership skills.
I hope to bring back knowledge of the newest and best practice to our endoscopy unit. I
am fairly new to gastroenterology nursing, I have learned a lot in the last two years and hope to
begin to precept newer nurses. I am taking the steps to become certified and constantly read
the journals and now I am studying from the core curriculum amongst other sources for the
Exam. I find that conferences of this magnitude allow for great opportunities for networking and
invaluable education.
6. References: Please submit two references from a supervisor, certified nurse, or physician with whom you work on a regular basis.
1. Name: Jennifer Ryan Email: Phone: 732-321-7092
2. Name: Kathy Cala Email: Phone: 732-321-7092
Applications must be received by March 1st.
Complete this form and return to SGNA
Email:
Fax: 312.673.6694
Mail: 330 N Wabash Avenue Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60611
I understand that, if I receive an SGNA Novice Nurse/Associate Scholarship I am required to apply funds received toward expenses related to attending this annual course. I agree to return to the SGNA any unused portion of the scholarship.
Signature______Michele Sanzone______