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MARY BARKER ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSING SCHOLARSHIP 

PURPOSE:  To provide financial assistance to a registered nurse in Wisconsin who demonstrates the potential of making a contribution to nursing in Wisconsin and is pursuing a graduate degree in nursing with preparation as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN). 

AWARD:  Four $2,000 scholarships are awarded annually.  Money to fund the scholarship is obtained through donations to the APN Forum and other methods of fundraising.

SPONORSHIP:   WNA Advanced Practice Nurse Forum 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • The candidate must have a current license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Wisconsin. 
  • The candidate must be a member of the Wisconsin Nurses Association. 
  • The candidate must provide verification of enrollment in a master’s program, post-master’s certificate program, PhD program or DNP program at an NLN or CCNE accredited School of Nursing. 
  • The candidate must be enrolled in the academic year following application. 
  •  The candidate must demonstrate a potential to make a contribution to nursing in Wisconsin. 
  • The candidate must demonstrate financial need.

PROCESS:

  • Completed applications are accepted until March 1.
  •  Applications are reviewed by the APN Forum Board and recommendations for awards are presented at the Annual Pharmacology & Clinical Update in April/May. 
  •  The President of the APN Forum notifies all applicants of the outcome of the awards process.  

  APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

The submitted application MUST be typed and include the following:

  • Completed face sheet
  • Copy of the State of Wisconsin Certificate of Registration
  • Evidence of WNA membership
  • Evidence of acceptance/enrollment in a master’s degree program, post-master’s certificate program, PhD program, or DNP program at an NLN or CCNE accredited School of Nursing
  • Curriculum vitae or resume
  • Letter that identifies professional goals, how the applicant plans to contribute to nursing care in Wisconsin, and progress in their course of study (not to exceed one page, please).
  • Two letters of support that address the applicant’s qualifications
  • Written description of financial need

DEADLINE DATE:  March 1, 2009

MAIL TO:    Mary Barker APN Scholarship c/o  Nurses Foundation of Wisconsin, 6117 Monona Drive, Suite 1, Madison, Wisconsin or email to mary@wisconsinnurses.org