Professional Development

Eg Level 700 post-registration courses qualifying

Closing Dates: 14 February, 30 June, 31 October

Approx Amount Available: $300

Eligibility: RN, RM or EN/NA

Criteria/Comments:

• Conference/short course will benefit nursing/midwifery or healthcare in New Zealand
• Evidence of enrolment/attendance receipt required
• Level 700 post-registration courses qualifying

Forms:

Short courses attendance for qualified nurses/midwives grant application (Word)

Available: Annually

Available to: Greater Auckland Region

Closing Dates: 30 September

Applications available from: 
The Regional Administrator
NZNO Auckland Office
PO Box 8921
Symonds Street, Auckland
Ph: (09) 360 0956 x 9272
Email: daisyg@nzno.org.nz

Available to: Canterbury Region

Closing Dates: Each Management Committee meeting

Applications available from: 

The Regional Secretary
NZNO
PO Box 4102
Christchurch

Available to: NZNO members living in Canterbury

Closing Dates: 31st March, 30th September

Applications available from: 

The Regional Secretary
NZNO
PO Box 4102
Christchurch

Available to: NZNO Members who live within the old Otago Hospital Board area (map showing area on application form).

Applications available from:

NZ Nurses Organisation
PO Box 1084
Dunedin 9054

Phone 477 6578 or 0800 800 958
Fax 03 477 5983
jennym@nzno.org.nz

Forms:

Ngaio Fulton Nurses Trust Funds application (pdf)

Available to: Tai Tokerau Region

Closing Dates: 2 February and 31 August or outside these dates upon approval at the next Tai Tokerau Regional Council meeting.

Applications available from:
http://www.nzno.org.nz/groups/councils/regional_councils#taitokerau

Offered February 14, June 30th and October 31st

Award
Up to $300.00 will be offered three times per year for Conference attendance (Ref: H212.06).

Eligibility
Registered Nurses, Registered Midwives or Enrolled Nurses are eligible to apply.

Criteria/Requirements

• Conference attendance will benefit nursing/midwifery/healthcare in New Zealand.
• Evidence of enrolment/attendance is included - receipt required.
• All applications must be typed – hand written applications will not be accepted.

Conference attendance application form (Word)

Closing Dates: 31 May and 31 August

Approx Amount Available:  Up to $6000

Eligibility:  applicant must be a full member of NNCA member for the past two years.

Criteria/Comments:

• Courses, seminars, conferences or projects relating to neonatal nursing.
• Priority will be given to nurses embarking on research or writing for a peer reveiwed journal.

Forms:

• NNCA Professional Development Grant Details (PDF)
• NNCA Professional Development Grant Application Form (Word)

Closing Dates: Applications considered 3 times each year

Amount available: Approx $300 per application

Eligibility:

• Flight Nurses must have been NZFNA members for at least 12 months and must be actively involved in Flight Nursing.
• The scholarship will assist members with the costs of conferences, courses or post-graduate study.

Criteria/Comments:

• Special consideration will be given to applicants doing Tertiary / Post-Grad papers in Aviation related matters, and those presenting at conferences.
• Receipts and/or copies of study enrolment confirmation will be required before any funds are actually allocated.

Forms:

• Flight Nurse Education Scholarship Application form (Word)

Eg Workshops, conferences, study days, seminars, post graduate study.

Closing Dates: 28 February, 31 July

Approx Amount Available: $6000 per annum shared among successful applicants. Maximum allocation per person of $750 for postgraduate study, conferences etc and a maximum of $100 for an accreditation application.

Eligibility:  Available to current financial members of NZNO who have been Diabetes Nurse Specialist Section members for at least two years.

Forms:

Diabetes Nurse Specialist Section Grant details and application form (Word)

NZNO National Women's Health Section, provides funding for attendance at conferences, and educational activities.

Closing Dates: Applications considered on an as needs basis. (Meetings held quarterly.)

Approx  Amount Available: $1000 or part of, per annum

Eligibility: RM, RN or EN/NA

Criteria/Comments:

• Nurses must be members of the Women's Health section to apply
• One cannot receive grants two years in a row.

Forms:

Education Fund Application Form (PDF 156KB)

Application for the Gastroenterology Nursing Education/Travel Fund (PDF)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance for qualified nurses, attending conference within New Zealand or Overseas, relevant to Gastroenterology.

Conditions for Application:
The Applicant is:

1. A qualified nurse in New Zealand
2. A member of NZNO and the Gastroenterology nurses section
3. Undertaking travel within a year of award being made
4. Will complete a report and have it published in 'The Tube' once Conference attended

The Applicant is assessed on:

1. Professional activities
2. Relevance of planned travel to practice
3. Benefits of nursing service especially for Gastroenterology
4. Nursing background
5. Presentation of application

Timeframe:
Applications close 1st March and 1st September annually.

Return completed applications to:
Penny Fox
Gastrointestinal Investigation Unit
Christchurch Hospital
Private Bag 4710
Christchurch 8011
penelope.fox@cdhb.govt.nz