Throughout the year several GAPAN/GSA Scholarships are presented to members of GAPAN. These awards are based on merit and are determined through an application process. The GAPAN/GSA Scholarship exist on the national, state, and district level. Awards will be highlighted as they are present.
Gold Leaf
This national award recognizes the state level organization for completing several tasks which encompass the mission of ASPAN. This application process is yearly. It is the responsibility of the Immediate-Past President to submit the application to ASPAN by the deadline.
Georgia Association of PeriAnesthesia Nurses GAPAN Awards
Subject: GAPAN/GSA PeriAnesthesia Nurse Scholarship
Policy # 05-100
Effective Date: September, 2003, Revised April 2009, July 2011
Policy Statement
It shall be the Policy of the Georgia Association of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (GAPAN) to establish criteria for the GAPAN/GSA PeriAnesthesia Nurse Scholarship award. This award is given to recognize and support excellence in perianesthesia nursing practice. The partnership between the Georgia Association of PeriAnesthesia Nurses and the Georgia Society of Anesthesiologists evidences the dedication of both organizations in the pursuit of continuing education and clinical excellence in perianesthesia nursing
Purpose
- To recognize the contribution and dedication to the field of perianesthesia nursing by an individual.
- To provide an opportunity for education of a dedicated nursing professional.
Eligibility
Registered Nurses from any phase of perianesthesia nursing who meet the following criteria are eligible for the scholarship. The applicant must:
- Be currently employed in perianesthesia nursing with a minimum of 2 (two) full years experience in any phase of perianesthesia nursing.
- Be an active member of ASPAN and GAPAN for the past 2 (two) full years prior to the application deadline.
- Not be a current member of GAPAN’s Executive Board of Directors at the time of the application.
Process
- The applicant will provide to the board an application packet for review prior to the GAPAN annual state conference.
- The applicant will provide evidence of required data and application will meet a minimum standard of 75 points to be eligible for consideration.
Selection
- The Executive Board of GAPAN will review and evaluate the applications and select the scholarship recipient using an objective point system.
- The scholarship recipient will be announced at GAPAN’s State Seminar.
- The decision of the Executive Board is final.