Stroke Coordinators Apply for Scholarship for NECC in RI

Nancy Kostel-Donlon, a stroke coordinator from St. Francis Hospital in Roslyn, NY, suffered a ruptured brain aneurysm and passed away on September 17, 2010. Nancy was a committed nurse, educator and mentor for the past 30 years. The Nancy Kostel-Donlon Stroke Coordinator Scholarship was created in 2011 to honor the memory of Nancy Kostel-Donlon by recognizing the Stroke Coordinator who best exemplifies her commitment to quality improvement, patient education, and mentorship.

The Criteria for the Nancy Kostel-Donlon Stroke Coordinator Scholarship include:

• Must serve as your hospital Stroke Coordinator (title may vary)
• It is unlikely that your hospital will be able to financially support your attendance
• New to the Stroke Coordinator Role (less than 2 years) OR
• In the Stroke Coordinator Role for more than 2 years and actively mentor others

In addition to completing the online application, all applicants must submit a letter of recommendation from a peer or supervisor to complete your application. Letters can be sent via email to Mia.Freedenfeld@heart.org or fax to 203-303-3346.

Please click on the following link to complete the application form: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/P5WBHLL

The Scholarship Recipient will receive the following:

• Waived registration fee to attend the 2016 Summit – October 20-21, 2016
• Travel Expenses Reimbursed
• Hotel Accommodations at the Newport Marriott

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The deadline to submit an application is Friday, April 29, 2016.
All applicants will be notified by May 20, 2016.

To assist you in preparing your application click here for a pdf of the questions asked.
*Please note you must complete the online form to be included in the applications.

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Instructions for Submitting an Abstract:

• Deadline for abstract submission is July 11, 2016.
• Applicants will receive notification upon receipt of submitted abstracts – sent weekly on Tuesdays.
• Abstract submissions will be reviewed by The NECC Planning Committee and notifications will be sent to all applicants by August 1, 2016.
• Expenses associated with the submission and presentation of an abstract are the responsibility of the presenter.
• Presenting/submitting authors must register and pay for attendance at the conference.
• Abstracts selected will be published on The NECC website www.thenecc.org.

When you are ready to submit your abstract please click on the following link and complete the required form: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HPYY8QT