To be eligible for the Josh Gottheil Memorial Stem Cell Transplant Career Development Award, applicants must: be currently employed as a registered nurse working in stem cell transplantation; have one or more years in nursing practice prior to the application due date; and agree to complete a three-question report following the selected program. Besides completing the application, applicants must also submit an updated resume and essay responses to the following questions: (1) In 500 words or less, describe your role in caring for patients undergoing stem cell transplants. (2) In 500 words or less, describe how the continuing education program you selected will help you achieve your professional goals and enhance your oncology practice. Please list specific professional goals you have for the next three years.
The purpose of the Josh Gottheil Memorial Stem Cell Transplant Career Development Award is to support non-advanced practice level registered nurses working in stem cell transplantation by providing financial assistance to attend either a virtual or in-person nursing continuing professional development specific to transplant nursing that will further the nurses' professional goals as they relate to transplant nursing. This award will cover registration, travel, lodging and food costs.