Sheila Clarke Nurse Recognition Travel Bursary - Now Closed - IANO

The Sheila Clarke Nurse Recognition Travel Bursary award is in memory of our past president Sheila Clarke, who was one of the pioneers in developing cancer nursing as a specialty in Ireland. Her legacy is extensive and the IANO acknowledge this with a recognition travel bursary award in her memory. The Sheila Clarke NRA is awarded to a staff nurse in recognition of his or her contribution to cancer care. This award is granted by the IANO to a staff nurse (nominee) who is caring for patients with cancer working in a clinical setting. The nominee must be a member of the IANO.

The nomination must come from colleague or senior nurse (nominator) who recognises the nominee for their dedicated work which has had a positive impact in the clinical environment and on the lives of patients. This could be based on evidence from clinical audit and/or innovative changes to clinical practice, evidence of leadership, mentorship as well as dedication to patient care which results in improved patient outcomes. The contribution of the staff nurse can be part of a larger practice project / audit / innovation / change. The nominator does not have to be a member of the IANO.

Purpose: The IANO Sheila Clarke Nurse Recognition Bursary is an opportunity for an IANO member, who is a staff nurse, to receive an education travel bursary so that he/ she can further develop his/her professional practice and expertise in cancer nursing.

What it funds: The travel bursary will fund the nominated winner of the Sheila Clarke Nurse Recognition Bursary to attend an International Cancer Care conference, workshop, or short education course. The bursary will be to the maximum value of €2,000, to include registration, flights, travel, and accommodation. The IANO Treasurer will liaise with the winner to facilitate award costs. All receipts must be submitted by the winner to the IANO treasurer. The bursary must be used within 1 year of the award.

Who should submit nominees: A fellow colleague, a nurse manager, CNS, ANP, ADON, DON may nominate a nominee. The nominator does not need to be an IANO member.

The winner of the Bursary must submit to the IANO a brief feedback summary of their experience on how they benefited from the bursary. This will be published in the IANO quarterly newsletter.

Full Name of Individual Nominee *

Present Title and position of Individual Nominee *

Name and address of Hospital/Oncology Unit where Nominee works *

Work email address of Nominee *

Date of Commencement of Nominee’s employment at the current hospital.

Month *

Year *

Does the Nominee Consent to being Nominated? *YesNoNominees must consent to being nominated in order to be considered for an award. Of note, nominees may only be nominated once during that year of the award. Nominees must not have previously been awarded The Sheila Clarke Travel Bursary Award.

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PLEASE PROVIDE A SUPPORTING STATEMENT FOR THE NOMINEE. THIS
STATEMENT SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

State the individual's outstanding achievements in cancer practice and / or contribution to cancer practice.
State if this contribution was part of a larger practice project / audit / innovation / change.
Provide details of the achievement and / or contribution, indicating the level of input from the nominee. Be specific here about the changes in practice that may have come about from the individuals work / project / audit / innovation.
Describe briefly how the achievement and /or contribution impacts on patient outcomes, and /or staff, and /or cancer services.

No more than 300 words

Supporting Statement *

Full name of individual NOMINATOR *

Present Title and position of individual NOMINATOR *

Name and address of Hospital/ Oncology Unit where NOMINATOR works *

Work email address of NOMINATOR

Are you related to the Nominee *YesNo

Date of nomination. *

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All nominations will receive an email confirming receipt.

Please refer to the IANO Sheila Clarke Recognition Award Information Sheet before submitting application of nominee.

Please note

1. All information submitted regarding the nominee will be kept strictly confidential.
2. An acknowledgment email will be sent to the nominator upon receipt of the completed nomination form.
3. Names will not be considered by the selection committee without a completed nomination form and supporting documentation.
4. Nominations will not be considered if the nomination form is received after the closing date for receipt of nominations.

Sheila Clarke Nurse Recognition Travel Bursary – Now Closed