One continuing education bursary is awarded annually to a Registered Nurse who exemplifies the professional attributes of Nancy Llewellyn RN and who intends to pursue a career in pediatric nursing. The purpose of the bursary is to assist nurses currently working in pediatrics to pursue a continuing education activity directly related to their practice, teaching, and/or management role. Programs may include a BN or MN program, conference, management course or certification program.
Value: $500
Application Deadline: April 15th (Spring Competition), October 15th (Fall Competition)
IMPORTANT
- If the number of applications received in the Spring competition is not sufficient to hold a review meeting, funding decisions may be deferred until the Fall competition. In this situation, applicants will not have to re-submit their application.
- There is only one bursary awarded per year. If it is not awarded during the spring competition, applications for academic programs and other CE activities will be accepted for the fall funding competition.
- Funding decisions for the Spring competition will be made in early-mid May. The Fall funding decisions will be made in mid-late November.
- Applicants will be notified whether or not their application is successful. Notifications will be sent via email using the address provided in your application. Please be sure to provide an email address that you check regularly.
- If your application is successful, the Trust will reimburse the amount of your bursary after you submit the required documentation.
- Bursary amounts may be adjusted based on the confirmation of your expenses.
- Due to an increase in the number applications, we are no longer able to respond to individual requests for information regarding the status of an application.
Who Can Apply
Applications are accepted from Registered Nurses who:
- exemplify the characteristics of Nancy Llewellyn, RN
- caring and dedicated to nursing,
- outgoing personality and demonstrates and enthusiasm and joy for life,
- sensitive to the needs of children and especially understands their fears,
- demonstrates a positive attitude towards a child's ability to heal and overcome illness, and
- demonstrates verbally and non-verbally to children and their families gentleness, kindness and compassion.
- have worked in pediatrics for at least 1 year and intend to pursue a career in pediatric nursing in NL,
- have not received a Trust award in the past 2 years
- are members in good standing with CRNNL, and
- are members of the Newfoundland & Labrador Registered Nurses' Education & Research Trust.
Note
- All CRNNL registrants with a current practicing license are members of the Trust. Those with a current non-practicing membership can become members of the Trust by paying the $10 Trust membership fee.
- Preference will be given to applications from current practicing members.
How to Apply
A. Non-Credit Continuing Education Programs and Events
Non-credit continuing education programs include conferences, post-basic courses and certification.
Please review the Application Requirements document before you begin the application. The requirements for supporting documentation are outlined in the document.
Applications for non-credit continuing education must be completed using the Online Application Form.
Late applications will not be considered.
Supporting Documentation - Continuing Education
In order for your application to be considered complete, one reference from a nurse in a leadership position (e.g., manager, supervisor, etc.) who can speak to your motivation and initiative with regard to you nursing practice and how you demonstrate the qualities of Nancy Llewellyn must be received by the application deadline.
If your application is successful, you will be required to submit verification of eligible costs (e.g., receipt for tuition and/or exam fees) and proof of attendance (for conferences) or proof of successful completion of the certification exam, course or program in order to claim your bursary. Please ensure you retain the required documents. Any additional documentation requirements will be outlined in the notification email you receive from the Trust.
B. Academic Programs
Applications for academic programs must be completed using the academic application form. Note that there are additional supporting documentation requirements for academic applications (e.g., academic reference, official transcript and confirmation of enrollment). See below for details.
Late applications will not be considered.
Supporting Documentation - Academic Programs
In order for your application to be considered complete, the following must be received by the application deadline:
- Proof of enrolment: An official letter from your school of nursing that (i) confirms you are currently enrolled in the program and (ii) verifies your enrolment status (full-time or part-time). Confirmation of admission into a program will not be accepted as proof of current enrolment. Electronic versions of letters of confirmation will only be accepted if they are sent directly from your school of nursing to documentation@nlrntrust.ca.
- Official Transcript: An official transcript of grades from your current program. Any unofficial transcripts such as photocopies, scanned copies and pictures of transcripts will not be accepted. If you are in the first year of your current program, a transcript from your previous nursing degree program will be accepted (BN for MN applicants and MN for PhD applicants). Electronic versions of transcripts will only be accepted if they are sent from the school directly to documentation@nlrntrust.ca.
- Academic Reference: One reference from a faculty member from your current program who can indicate your academic ability and potential for contributions to nursing. A reference from your thesis/clinical project supervisor is preferred (if applicable). A reference from a nursing faculty member from your previous program will only be accepted if you are in the first year of your current program.
Supporting documentation can be mailed to:
Newfoundland & Labrador Registered Nurses' Education & Research Trust
1033 Topsail Road
Mount Pearl, NL A1N 5E9
Selecting Recipients
The Trust Awards Committee will rank the applicants on the basis of the following criteria (in order):
- personal statement,
- reference,
- financial need (as determined by whether the applicant has received funding from other sources; personal financial information is not used).
Have Questions?
Please see the Tips & FAQs page for answers to frequently asked questions and advice on completing your application. If the information you require is not listed there, please use the Online Contact Form to send us your question.