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March 10, Class instruction ends
March 13-17, Final Exams
March 27, Spring Quarter instruction begins
March 31, Cesar Chavez Day (observed)
Scholarships, Grants, and Awards
March 2006
| Sponsor | Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund |
| Award | Davis-Putter Scholarship |
| Amount | Up to $6,000 (renewable) |
| Deadline | 4/1/06 (postmark) |
| Application | http://www.davisputter.org/ |
| Criteria | Need-based grants awarded to undergrad and grad students actively working for peace and justice (e.g. leadership in reducing health disparities). Submit approx. 1,000-word statement, official transcript, 2 reference letters, financial statement, photo for website. Competitive renewal. |
| Info | information@davisputter.org |
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| Sponsor | American Association of Critical Care Nursing * |
| Award | Educational Advancement Scholarships |
| Amount | Up to $1,500 |
| Deadline | 4/1/06 (postmark) |
| Application | http://www.aacn.org/ |
| Criteria | About 100 awards for AACN members with active RN license, min. 3.0 GPA, who are BSN, MS or PhD students, and work / have worked in critical care for at least 1 year in past 3. 20% of awards to minorities. No citizenship requirements. Submit narrative, transcript, & employer letter. |
| Info | 800-394-5995, ext 331 Pat.Mallette@aacn.org |
| × | × |
| Sponsor | UCSF School of Nursing and UCOP * |
| Award | UC-Mexico Student Exchange Program: 2 summer programs |
| Amount | Option A) all costs covered; Option B) $1,500 toward costs |
| Deadline | 4/3/06 4:00 p.m. (receipt) |
| Application | http://nurseweb.ucsf.edu/www/ix-cs.shtml#scfu |
| Criteria | 6-10 language study and cultural immersion summer placements for MS and MEPN students. Option A) 2 students, with intermediate Spanish skills, to spend 4 weeks (7/1-29/06) in Cuernavaca. Option B) 4-8 students, with beginning Spanish, to spend 6 weeks in Mexico City (6/11-7/22/06). |
| Info | 476-4588; Pilar.Bernal_de_Pheils@nursing.ucsf.edu |
| × | × |
| Sponsor | Universitywide AIDS Research Program (UARP) |
| Award | Dissertation Research Award |
| Amount | Up to $25,000 per year for stipend and research expenses ($50,000 max) |
| Deadline | 4/4/06 (receipt) |
| Application | http://uarp.ucop.edu/GrantsAdmin/GrantsAdmin1.html |
| Criteria | 1-2 year mentored award for PhD students who will advance to candidacy by 9/1; dissertation on an AIDS-related area. No citizenship requirements. Submit goal statement; abstract; proposal text; budget & justification; mentor’s reference letter, training background, and biosketch; letters, etc. |
| Info | 510-987-9855; uarp@ucop.edu; http://uarp.ucop.edu/Program/Contact.html |
| × | × |
| Sponsor | American Legion Auxiliary Department of California * |
| Award | Past Presidents' Parley Nursing Scholarships |
| Amount | Up to $1,500 |
| Deadline | 4/5/06 (receipt) |
| Application | http://www.calegionaux.org/ |
| Criteria | Must be entering or continuing student in a nursing program and a veteran or spouse, widow or child of a veteran. Submit letter from school, description of need, and cover form to local unit. |
| Info | 861-5092; calegionaux@calegionaux.org |
| Sponsor | UCSF International Nursing Group (ING) * |
| Award | The Marcia L. Hoy Scholarship |
| Amount | $1,000 |
| Deadline | 4/7/06 by 5 p.m. (receipt) |
| Application | http://nurseweb.ucsf.edu/public/ing |
| Criteria | 1 award to S/N student for a summer abroad program designed to further student’s understanding of health / healing and promote cultural awareness. Submit statement, budget, & info on program. |
| Info | Kimberley Chastain: mezzaluna99@hotmail.com |
| × | × |
| Sponsor | National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN) |
| Award | 1) Juanita Robles-Lopez Scholarship 2) NAHN $1,000 Scholarship Awards |
| Amount | 1) $2,000 2) $1,000 |
| Deadline | 4/14/06 (postmark) |
| Application | http://www.thehispanicnurses.org/index.php |
| Criteria | 1) For NAHN member pursuing maternal-child MS who has min. 3.0 GPA. Submit 2 reference letters and 3-4 page statement. No citizenship requirements. 2) For NAHN members with academic excellence, enrolled in any nursing program, possessing potential to act as role model. Must be US Citizen or legal resident. Submit 2 faculty letters, transcript, and 1 page essay. |
| Info | 202-387-2477; latinanrse@socal.rr.com; info@thehispanicnurses.org |
| × | × |
| Sponsor | Women Health Care Executives (WHCE) of Northern California * |
| Award | Lynn Adamson Memorial Scholarship |
| Amount | $2,000 & 1 yr membership in WHCE |
| Deadline | 4/14/06 (receipt) |
| Application | http://www.whce.net/ |
| Criteria | Awarded to grad level female student, focused on public health/public policy, who demonstrates past experience and/or promise as an effective leader in healthcare. Must be currently enrolled / accepted to health care program. Submit two 50-word statements and one reference letter. |
| Info | Nancy Steiger, Scholarship Chair: 650-573-2660; Melanie Datta: mdatta@co.sanmateo.ca.us |
| × | × |
| Sponsor | Association of Teachers of Preventive Medicine (ATPM), ODPHP, DHHS, AMSA, & CCPH |
| Award | Paul Ambrose Scholars Program |
| Amount | $250 toward travel to symposium; $200 stipend for a project implementation |
| Deadline | 4/14/06 (receipt) |
| Application | http://www.atpm.org |
| Criteria | Three day interdisciplinary symposium (6/22-25/06) in Washington, DC -- engaging graduate health professional students in building new visions/models/experiences for health professions education -- followed by mentored health promotion/disease prevention education project in home institution or community. No citizenship requirements. Submit essay, reference letter, CV. |
| Info | 202-463-0550 ext. 129; training@atpm.org |
| × | × |
| Sponsor | UCSF School of Nursing / Graduate Division * |
| Award | Graduate Dean’s Health Sciences Fellowship |
| Amount | $5,000 - $15,000 stipend |
| Deadline | 4/15/06 (receipt) |
| Application | http://nurseweb.ucsf.edu/www/ix-cs.shtml#scfu |
| Criteria | Awarded to nursing PhD students (SBS has separate allocation) as a mark of merit, primarily on the basis of scholarship, promise of outstanding achievement, and professional contributions. No citizenship requirements. Students are encouraged to apply each year, incl. previous awardees. |
| Info | 476-9705; toni.burruel@nursing.ucsf.edu |
| Sponsor | Daughter’s of the American Revolution (DAR) * |
| Award | Irene and Daisy MacGregor Memorial Scholarship |
| Amount | $5,000 annually for up to four years |
| Deadline | 4/15/06 (must write to request application; see below) |
| Application | Write for application: 1776 D Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006-5303 |
| Criteria | For those with high scholastic standing pursing studies in psychiatric nursing (grad level) or medicine. "Preference to females if equally qualified" (NB: male S/N student received award). Must obtain nomination by local chapter: http://www.dar.org/natsociety/chapters.cfm?State=CA |
| Info | 202-628-1776; http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm |
| × | × |
| Sponsor | Business and Professional Women's Foundation (BPW) * |
| Award | Career Advancement Scholarships |
| Amount | Up to $2,500 |
| Deadline | 4/15/06 (receipt) |
| Application | http://www.bpwusa.org/ |
| Criteria | Annually assists 50-100 women seeking education (except PhD) for entry / re-entry into work force or career advancement. Must be at least 25, US citizen, accepted into US educational institution. Must graduate 12-24 months from date of grant, demonstrate critical need, and have definite professional plan. Submit statement, 3 references, transcripts, and documentation of need. |
| Info | 800-525-3729; bpwfoundation@act.org |
| × | × |
| Sponsor | National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) |
| Award | Various named scholarships (Dr. Lauranne Sams Scholarship etc.) |
| Amount | Up to $2,000 |
| Deadline | 4/15/06 (postmark) |
| Application | http://www.nbna.org/scholarship.htm |
| Criteria | Awarded to NBNA members seeking a first or advanced degree (contrary to what is specified on website). Past awardees may re-apply. Submit 1,000 word essay, two reference letters, official transcript, evidence of nursing activities, and involvement in the African-American community. |
| Info | 800-575-6298; NBNA@erols.com |
| Sponsor | The Sumasil Foundation * |
| Award | Sumasil Foundation Grant Program for Women |
| Amount | Up to $3,000 |
| Deadline | 4/15/06 (annual deadlines: 4/15 and 10/15) |
| Application | Write: Jennifer Easton, Dir., Sumasil Foundation, Box 758, Stillwater, MN 55082 + |
| Criteria | Awarded to women with clear-cut goals who demonstrate independence and self-sufficiency. May use funds for education, professional advancement and emotional / personal growth efforts. + S/N has copy of applic.; S/N suggests showing how you will mentor / support other women. |
| Info | Jennifer Easton, Dir., Sumasil Foundation, PO Box 758, Stillwater, MN 55082 |
| × | × |
| Sponsor | NIH / National Institute of Nursing Research Graduate Partnership |
| Award | NINR GPP Scholars |
| Amount | Approx. $30,000 stipend; portion of in-state fees; some health and travel expenses |
| Deadline | 4/15/06 (postmark) |
| Application | http://ninr.nih.gov/research/graduate_program/ |
| Criteria | 3-5 years of support for two Ph.D. students accepted (not current) to the UCSF S/N for joint training with NIH. Must identify research problem in symptom management, end-of-life care, or genetics. First year spent the UCSF and part or all of the second year at NIH. Must be US citizen or perm resident. Submit application, three references, GREs, and transcripts. |
| Info | 301-402-7889 Mindy Tinkle: tinklem@mail.nih.gov |
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| Sponsor | Coalition for Nursing Careers in California (CNCC), ChooseNursing.com, and NurseWeek * |
| Award | ChooseNursing.com Scholarship Program |
| Amount | $5,000 |
| Deadline | 4/17/06 (postmark) (two annual deadlines; also 10/9/06) |
| Application | http://www.choosenursing.com/paying/scholarships.html#application |
| Criteria | 3 awards to nursing degree students (MEPNs) based on academic achievement, involvement and /or passion for nursing. Special interest in those from economically disadvantaged background or members of underrepresented groups. Family income should not exceed $50,000 per family member. Submit 500-word statement, tax return, and 2 reference letters. Section 7 to Aífe Murray. |
| Info | 510-625-7109; Jean.Smithson-Bell@kp.org |
| × | × |
| Sponsor | CDC Foundation |
| Award | Price Fellowships for HIV Prevention |
| Amount | Up to $4,000 in salary reimbursement; per diem expenses; housing; RT airfare and travel expenses |
| Deadline | 4/21/06 5 p.m. EST (receipt) |
| Application | http://www.cdcfoundation.org/fellowships/price/ |
| Criteria | Provides month-long exchange opportunity (7/31-8/25/06) on important HIV/AIDS prevention issues between NGO leaders and CDC personnel, state / local health dept reps, and other health professionals. Must have a min. 2 years work in HIV prevention and understanding of HIV/AIDS prevention at all levels. Submit abstract; letter from board or executive dir; CV; 2 reference letters. |
| Info | Phyllis Storch: 404-639-5221; PUS7@cdc.gov |
| × | × |
| Sponsor | American Nurses Foundation (ANF) |
| Award | Nursing Research Grants Program |
| Amount | $3,500-$20,000 |
| Deadline | 5/1/06 (receipt) |
| Application | http://www.nursingworld.org/anf |
| Criteria | Approx. 28 awards to encourage career development for both beginning and experienced nurse researchers. May be used for thesis or dissertation research. Proposals addressing patient outcomes research are preferred but not required. Submit abstract, budget, biosketch, narrative, $75 fee, etc. |
| For Info | 301-628-5071; 301-628-5227; anf@ana.org |
| × | × |
| Sponsor | National Institutes of Health (NIH) |
| Award | Two awards: NIH Pre-Doctoral Fellowship Awards for Minority Students (F31) and NIH Pre-Doctoral Fellowship Awards for Students with Disabilities (F31) |
| Amount | Approximately $19,000 stipend; $2,500 dept. allowance; $3,000 plus 60% of remaining health, tuition & fees; other appropriate training costs -- for up to five years. |
| Deadline | 5/1/06 (submit to Contracts & Grants 1-2 weeks prior); two annual deadlines: 5/1 & 11/15 |
| Application | http://grants1.nih.gov/training/extramural.htm (select Institutional Research Training Grants) |
| Criteria | Program encourages students to seek graduate degrees in the biomedical and behavioral sciences. Must be US citizen or perm. resident. Submit application, 3 reference letters, GREs, & transcripts. |
| Info | Consult web for NIH contact person at appropriate institute |
| × | × |
| Sponsor | Nursing Economic$Journal - Foundation (Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc.) * |
| Award | Nursing Economic$Foundation Scholarship |
| Amount | $5,000 |
| Deadline | 5/1/06 (receipt) |
| Application | Request by writing: nefound@ajj.com |
| Criteria | Four non-renewable awards for RNs in /entering a MS or PhD nursing program with emphasis on administration or management. Must plan to continue in the nursing field with a career interest in leadership, administration, or management. Submit GREs, tuition/fee data, transcripts, and CV. |
| Info | 856-256-2300; http://www.ajj.com/services/pblshng/nej/ |
* The S/N is aware that our students have received this award in the past.
Opportunities arriving after press time arrive via emails from Jeff Kilmer with "Money:" in the subject line.
These listings are accessible online: http://nurseweb.ucsf.edu/www/ix-cs.shtml#update
UCSF School of Nursing Student Funding Coordinator: Aífe Murray,
Email Aife.Murray@nursing.ucsf.edu; Telephone 415/476-9714; Room #N-319X
Upcoming 2006-2007 financial aid deadlines:
Continuing students who wish consideration for the Full Funding option and will not attend a summer session have until March 3 to submit the FAFSA and UCSF financial aid application. Married students or single students with dependents are required to submit a signed copy of their 2005 federal tax return as well by this date.
Continuing students who are applying for Basic Funding have until May 5 to apply for aid. The May deadline applies to all students whether their first term of enrollment is summer or fall. Visit our website to view application instructions or contact Student Financial Services with questions.
Students who missed earlier the deadline for Full Funding starting in summer should still submit their 2006-2007 application materials as soon as possible. Student Financial Services will process any application submitted after stated deadlines, but cannot guarantee that grant funds will be awarded to late applicants.
Spring Quarter Check Disbursement:
In-person disbursement will take place March 23 as long as you are registered and don't have holds placed on your aid. Checks are disbursed at the satellite Accounting Office (MU, level G, room 3).
Visit our website (http://saawww.ucsf.edu/financial) for detailed information on student aid or contact our office: #MU-201-West, 415/476-4181.
New Federal Legislation Makes it Important to Consolidate Loans
Students should consolidate: it makes good economic sense to lock in low interest rates by July 1st - even if you consolidated last year.
Student Financial Services will offer advising workshops on this issue.
Congress just passed the Spending Reconciliation Bill (S.1932) that, among other things, guarantees that interest rates will zoom upward on July 1, 2006.
The confluence of the Reconciliation Bill's passage and the standing legislation regarding interest rates means students should consolidate all Stafford or Direct loans between this spring (after this year's loans are fully disbursed) and June 30. After July 1, interest rates on all outstanding non-consolidated federal Stafford loans will be fixed at 6.8 percent.
Consolidation loans have fixed interest rates based on the loans that are placed into consolidation, but current Stafford rates are only 4.7 percent, so consolidating yours loans is cheaper than repaying them at 6.8 percent! And students who already consolidated loans last year can consolidate their new loans.
Unfortunately, the inevitable sales pitches to get students to consolidate loans with particular lenders will also begin in earnest. Consolidation loans are good business from a banker's perspective, and everyone is going to be bidding for new loans. Some of these agencies are trusted partners, but some are "up start" companies that are formed specifically to locate potential customers and steer them toward a particular company. As in all solicitations, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is!
Here's the bottom line: students should consolidate. It makes good economic sense to lock in low interest rates. But the process can't begin until after spring checks are disbursed, so nothing needs to be done immediately, except getting familiar with the process. In April or May, students should consolidate Stafford or Direct loans, avoiding the last minute crush (say, mid-June). Every student in the country should be doing the same thing.
Other changes are coming too. See the full article, from which this was excerpted, in Synapse: http://www.ucsf.edu/synapse/content/2906/loans.html
Caseload assignments and drop-in times are:
| A-G | Melissa Choy | Tuesdays: 8:00 - 12:00; 1:30 - 4:30 Wednesdays: 1:40 - 3:20 Thursdays: 8:00 - 8:30 Fridays: 1:30 - 3:00 |
| H-J | Ron James | Wednesdays: 12:00 - 1:40 Thursdays: 2:00 - 3:00 Fridays: 8:00 - 2:00; 3:30 - 5:00 |
| K-P | Jerry Lopez | Mondays: 8:30 - 12:00; 1:30 - 5:00 Tuesdays: 12:00 - 1:30 Wednesdays: 8:00 - 12:00 |
| Q-Z | Lily Ling | Mondays: 12:00 - 1:30 Wednesdays: 3:20 - 5:00 Thursdays: 8:30 - 2:00; 3:00 - 5:00 |
Don't hesitate to contact the Student Financial Services Office, Millberry Union West Tower, Room #MU-201W, 415/476-4181 if you have questions or concerns about financial aid at UCSF. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Friday 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Advisors are usually available on a drop-in basis from Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. If you need more than 10 minutes with an advisor, please call to schedule an appointment.
The UCSF Medical Center has put in place a policy regarding artificial nails for those health care workers involved in direct patient contact.
Artificial fingernail enhancements including artificial nails, tips, wraps, appliqués, acrylics, gels and any additional items applied to the nail surface will be prohibited for all health care workers with direct patient care contact.
Artificial nail enhancements contribute to nail changes that can increase the risk of colonization and transmission of disease microorganisms to patients.
Graduation Update!!
If you have not already ordered your graduation announcements, please go to the MU Bookstore and complete the order form there before the March 10th deadline. If it is impossible for you to complete the order form on campus, please contact Shauna Curtis, Merchandise Manager, UCSF Bookstore at 415/476-8720 or email her at scurtis@cls.ucsf.edu to make special arrangements.
Graduation regalia will be available for purchase beginning March 27th at the MU Bookstore. The cost is $61.00.
Should you be interested in purchasing a UCSF frame for your diploma, they are available as well through the MU Bookstore starting at $119.95. Additional information and order forms are available from the Bookstore.
Valentine's Day Party
The Nursing Student Council (NSC) would like to thank all of the students, faculty, and staff who attended the Valentine's Day Social on February 8th, 2006. The event could have not been such a success without of all those who attended!
Results from Student Survey
The Winter Qtr. 2006 NSC Student Survey results are currently being compiled. Many thanks to all School of Nursing students who participated and gave the NSC their comments! Students will receive an email with the results in early March. The survey results will also be placed in the NSC Bulletin Board in the School of Nursing, 2nd Floor, as well as in next month's Update.
Important Message Regarding the Graduate Students' Association
The NSC would like to remind students in the School of Nursing and Social & Behavioral Sciences that they are welcome to attend and become involved with the Graduate Students' Association (GSA). The GSA represents the students of the graduate programs at UCSF, including the students in the School of Nursing. The GSA serves to improve the quality of graduate student life, to represent diverse student needs, and to advocate for student rights and interests. School of Nursing students pay membership into the GSA through their fees and are encouraged to become active with this governing body. All students who attend GSA meetings are eligible to vote at GSA meetings. Your vote counts!
All nursing and SBS students are encouraged to attend GSA meetings and get involved with making and changing policies campus wide. GSA officer elections are held in June; any students interested in becoming involved in GSA as an officer (e.g., President, External Affairs Director, Finance Director, etc.) should begin attending GSA meetings. During Spring quarter, the NSC will begin holding information sessions regarding GSA and NSC positions.
To find more information regarding the GSA and the dates for their future meetings, which take place once a month at alternating campuses (Parnassus and Mission Bay), please refer to their website at: http://student.ucsf.edu/gsa/
Future Nursing Student Council Meetings
If you are interested in learning more about the Nursing Student Council and what we do, please feel free to join us at our next meeting. You may even find yourself interested in running for office for the 2006-07 School Year!
Wednesday, March 8th at Noon—Room N319Y
Wednesday, April 19th at Noon—Room N319Y
GSA Career and Research Day
Ever wonder what you are going to do after you graduate? Want to learn what the first couple of years out will bring? Want free dinner? If you answered yes to any of these three questions, then the GSA Career and Research Days Alumni Dinner is for you. There will be nursing specific alumni who are only a few years out holding a roundtable discussion to answer your questions about what the post-graduate world is like. The dinner will be on Thursday, April 4 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. If you are interested in attending this event, please email Ab Brody, GSA Nursing Chair, at Ab.Brody@ucsf.edu with your name, specialty if MS student or professional interest if PhD student, and if you have any suggested alumni who you think would be good additions to the roundtable.
Also, the next Graduate Student's Association Meeting will be held on Thursday, March 30 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Mission Bay. Free Food!
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