Application Process

Who is eligible?

• Application Requirements — Nurses with a BSN or higher degree and baseline knowledge and competence in geriatric nursing including but not limited to clinicians, managers, researchers, faculty and nurses working in professional organizations and health policy.
  
• Internet Access —Participants must be computer-proficient and have, at minimum, Windows 95 Internet access throughout the program.

The review panel will use the following criteria to review applications:

• Goals consistent with the objectives of the Geriatric Nursing Leadership Academy
  
• Well-defined personal leadership goals that promote the development of individual leadership skills
  
• Well-defined leadership project plan, with clear articulation of the Geriatric health issue being addressed by the project
  
• Outcomes that are achievable in the time frame of the program
  
• Evidence of the applicant's ability to achieve the goals, including: flexibility, focus, resourcefulness and effective written and verbal communication
  
• Evidence of applicant’s ability to provide the time needed to achieve the defined goals during the 18 months of the program, while continuing employment
  
• The desire and commitment for self development and affecting change in geriatric practice
  
• Demonstrated willingness to serve as a spokesperson for geriatric nursing and the academy
  
• Support of the applicant’s agency/organization/institution for participation in the program
  
• Support in the attainment of the identified project goals, including: time and resources

The following should be considered when applying for the academy:

• Registration fee: US $500
• Travel to workshop I: Portland, Ore.
• Travel to workshop II: Phoenix, Ariz.
• Travel to present poster at the honor society's biennial convention: Airfare, lodging, meals and conference registration

Additional activities included in the individualized plan may increase expenses associated with participating in the Geriatric Nursing Leadership Academy.

The following materials represent a complete application:

• Contact information forms for mentor and fellow
• Resume, abbreviated CV or biographical statements for the mentor and fellow
• Personal leadership goals
• Leadership project plan
• Letter of support from participant's agency, organization or institution