Impact Award
Impact Award
Impact Award
IMPACT Award
Due by January 20, 2016
New Jersey Nursing Students, Inc. (NJNS) members have the opportunity to recognize an
individual who has had an impact on their nursing education and/or career choice. This individual may be
a dean, director, faculty member, mentor or relative who demonstrates support to nursing students.
Purpose:
NJNS has created this award to honor individuals who demonstrate educating and/or supporting a
students professional development.
Awards:
Three awards will be presented based on the essays submitted. Decisions of the committee will be
final. The award will be given at our annual Deans/Directors luncheon on March 3, 2016. The recipient
must be present at the luncheon.
Criteria:
The nominee must have made a substantial impact on, and supported, the student during nursing
school.
An essay describing the activities involved with the student must be submitted by
January 20, 2016.
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The candidate must be nominated by a New Jersey nursing student. The student must be a
member of the National Student Nurses Association (NSNA).
NJNS must receive a completed application by the official deadline.
(NO LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED).
Applications will be reviewed by the Awards Committee for eligibility.
The student may nominate only one individual.
Lunch will be provided for the recipient only.
Students should inform nominees of their nomination to ensure their presence at the
Deans/Directors luncheon.
Recipients will be notified by February 1, 2016.
Please email the completed applications to: Regina Adams, BSN, RN at staff@njnsinc.org