This award is intended to keep Bea's memory alive and allow a student to take part in the many wonderful opportunities at conference to learn and expand their holistic education. Bea Alley was an early leader in Holistic Nursing and an eagerly anticipated presence at every conference. This award is for the full registration fee for conference and is worth minimum of $455. No monetary value can be exchanged for this award. Scholarship includes registration for full conference. 

Recipients are responsible for their own travel and lodging.

 

Criteria:

To provide registration for an AHNA student member to attend the AHNA Annual conference in a time of financial need, the following conditions must be met:

1. AHNA active member for a minimum of six (6) months

2. Enrollment and good standing in an academic nursing program

3. Financial need for assistance in attending the AHNA Annual Conference

4. A demonstrated commitment to Holistic Nursing practice and its philosophical base

5. An ability to demonstrate how the AHNA Annual Conference will benefit their nursing career

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https://www.ahna.org/Portals/66/Docs/Resources/Scholarships%20and%20Awards/AHNA%20Bea%20Alley%20Scho...

This award is a competitive research grant for AHNA member(s) conducting Holistic Nursing research that demonstrates advancing Holistic Nursing practices. This grant is worth up to $5,000.

 

Criteria:

To provide funding to AHNA member(s) who are conducting Holistic Nursing research, the following conditions must be met:

1. Applicant must be an AHNA active member for a minimum of one (1) year.

2. Applicant must submit a three to five (3-5) page research proposal in Word format.

3. Applicant must submit a Proposal Budget appropriate for AHNA level funding, (i.e. moderate in scope, able to be completed in 1-2 years)

4. Applicant must provide a biosketch, checklist and budget forms downloaded, completed and submitted from the AHNA website.

5. Applicant must include a letter from dissertation Committee Chair stating that they have reviewed your application and have approved its submission for this grant. - Doctoral Students only

Apply Here: 
https://www.ahna.org/Portals/66/Docs/Resources/Scholarships%20and%20Awards/AHNA%20Research%20Grant%2...

Biosketch Form: 
https://www.ahna.org/Portals/66/Docs/Resources/Scholarships%20and%20Awards/Research%20Grant%20Bio%20...

Checklist Form:
https://www.ahna.org/Portals/66/Docs/Resources/Scholarships%20and%20Awards/AHNA%20Research%20Grant%2...

Budget Form:
https://www.ahna.org/Portals/66/Docs/Resources/Scholarships%20and%20Awards/AHNA%20Research%20Grant%2...

Research Grant Proposal Guidelines:
https://www.ahna.org/Portals/66/Docs/Resources/Scholarships%20and%20Awards/AHNA%20Research%20Grant%2...

This grant provides the initial financial support for the initiation of self-care activities to promote diverse models of Holistic Nursing that will be integrated into the institution (hospital, medical center, nursing home, freestanding hospice center). Grant amount is $3,000 – up to two (2) are available per year.

Criteria:

1. Program must:

 a. Strengthen the recognition and support for holistic principles through the implementation of specific ongoing holistic self-care activities

 b. Develop opportunities for nurses to move deeper into the Holistic Nursing specialty by extending their influence and practices to other nurses  and/or patients and families

 c. Develop opportunities for Holistic Nurses to extend their influence by supporting colleagues and others in a holistic self-care activity

 d. Look at self-care from a fresh holistic perspective that fits your culture (i.e., labyrinth, meditation room, laughter yoga, aromatherapy,
 self-reflection garden, roaming anti-stress minstrels, etc.)

 

2. Grant Director must:

 a. Be certified as a Holistic Nurse (HN-BC, HNB-BC, AHN-BC)

 b. Be an active AHNA member

 c. Be currently employed with the institution where the program will be implemented

 d. Agree to present the grant implementation activities summary/outline in a Beginnings magazine article and/or present poster/workshop at the  AHNA annual conference

3. 3. One letter of support from an Institutional Executive showing intent and support that includes how this self-care actively fits into the institutional mission and philosophy, how this program will be integrated moving forward, and how the activity will be sustained upon completion of the grant.

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https://www.ahna.org/Portals/66/Docs/Resources/Scholarships%20and%20Awards/AHNA%20Practice%20Grant%2...

This award is to recognize and acknowledge an institution, hospital, medical center, nursing home, or freestanding hospice center for Holistic Nursing excellence and professionalism within the institution.

 

Criteria:

1. Nomination by an active AHNA member
2. Institution has demonstrated excellence and professionalism in Holistic Nursing practices by incorporating the philosophies, competencies, and Core Values delineated in the Holistic Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice (Current Edition)
3. Innovative, exemplary, holistic approaches that provide significant advantages to the patients, personnel, and institution
4. Letter of support from a member of the Institution’s Executive Leadership

Apply Here:
https://www.ahna.org/Portals/66/Docs/Resources/Scholarships%20and%20Awards/AHNA%20Institutional%20Ex...

This award was established in 2014, and is intended to recognize and thank AHNA member(s) who consistently contribute their expertise and time to advance AHNA to its highest potential.

 

Criteria:

1. Active member in AHNA with current volunteer contributions to AHNA

2. Nomination letter from an AHNA member with documentation of the candidate’s service to AHNA

3. Active contributor to AHNA via serving in elected positions, committees, task forces, and other episodic contributing roles that create, improve, and/or sustain various aspects of the AHNA organization

4. Contributions have facilitated the sustainability, growth, and success of AHNA

5. A demonstrated commitment to Holistic Nursing Practice and its philosophical base

6. A demonstrated sustained commitment to AHNA’s mission and goals

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https://www.ahna.org/Portals/66/Docs/Resources/Scholarships%20and%20Awards/AHNA%20Service%20Award%20...

This award is intended to recognize reporters, editors, other media personnel, and citizens, websites, and mobile apps that have effectively delivered Holistic Nursing messages to the public.

Criteria:

1. The public at large should be the target audience

2. The message should accurately represent Holistic Nursing/nurses without stereotypes

3. When appropriate, nurses should be the source(s) for the message

4. Nurses in the media are identified as nurses; the message should identify holistic nurses if applicable

5. The story reports on a topic of Holistic Nursing with depth and accuracy

6. Standards of ethical journalism are followed

7. Consideration will be given to the total audience reached

8. May have triggered additional media coverage or policy change

9. Items must have aired or been published within year between the AHNA annual conferences

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https://www.ahna.org/Portals/66/Docs/Resources/Scholarships%20and%20Awards/AHNA%20Media%20Award%20Ap...

This award is intended to provide curriculum models of excellence that encourage the highest standards of Holistic Nursing education and to accord national recognition to eligible schools and programs of nursing that exhibit an exceptional, substantive, and innovative curriculum in Holistic Nursing education.

Criteria:

1. A fully accredited Nursing Program at the national level: NLNAC or AACN

2. Nomination from an active AHNA member

3. Nomination from an individual outside the applicant’s organization

4. Incorporation of philosophy, competencies, and core values delineated in the Holistic Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice (Current Edition), throughout the entire curriculum and/or into a stand-alone course

5. Innovation of approaches to curriculum design, teaching, and evaluation methods

6. Clinical experiences across the care continuum, focusing on the holistic nature and needs of people

7. Potential for replication and dissemination to other schools/programs/departments of nursing

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https://www.ahna.org/Portals/66/Docs/Resources/Scholarships%20and%20Awards/AHNA%20Excellence%20in%20...

This award is intended to recognize and celebrate holistic nurses dedicated to a practice of Holistic Nursing consistent with the beliefs and values held by Holistic Nurses.

Criteria:

1. Current active member of AHNA for a minimum of two (2) years

2. Implementation of creative holistic practices using an action plan that may affect or change some aspect of nursing practices based on the Holistic Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice (Current Edition)

3. Exemplification of an enthusiastic endorsement of Holistic Nursing in a recent new holistic nurse

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https://www.ahna.org/Portals/66/Docs/Resources/Scholarships%20and%20Awards/AHNA%20Rising%20Star%20Ap...

This award is intended recognize an Advocate/Legislator who supports Holistic Nursing in policy formation and/or legislation.

Criteria:

1. Demonstrates a long-term commitment to holistic living

2. Develops and implements sustained advocacy for Holistic Nursing or other holistic health-related practices at the national level and/or globally

3. Contributed greatly to Holistic Nursing through positions in elected and/or career government service

4. Is an outstanding leader in their field

5. Has high personal integrity

Apply Here:
https://www.ahna.org/Portals/66/Docs/Resources/Scholarships%20and%20Awards/AHNA%20Advocacy%20Policy%...

The Charlotte McGuire Scholarship Program (CMGSP) was established in 1986 through a gracious gift to the American Holistic Nurses Association. Named in honor of the AHNA founder, Charlotte McGuire, the Charlotte McGuire Scholarship Program is made possible through the generous tax deductible donations of AHNA members, friends and benefactors.  A suitable example is the Circle of Light Foundation's donation of 2,500.

Since 1987, the program has offered academic scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students in need of assistance to help them through their Holistic Nursing growth and education. More than $50,000 has been awarded since the program began.

Undergraduate Criteria:

To recognize and celebrate nurses in an undergraduate academic setting dedicated to a practice of Holistic Nursing.

1. Current RN licensure

2. Current active member of AHNA for a minimum of six (6) months

3. Enrolled in an undergraduate academic setting dedicated to a practice of Holistic Nursing

4. Ability to incorporate self-care into personal and professional life

5. A demonstrated commitment to Holistic Nursing practice and its philosophical base 

Apply Here:
https://www.ahna.org/Portals/66/Docs/Resources/Scholarships%20and%20Awards/AHNA%20Charlotte%20McGuir...

Graduate Criteria:

To recognize and celebrate nurses in a graduate academic setting dedicated to a practice of Holistic Nursing.

1. Current RN License

2. Current active member of AHNA for a minimum of one (1) year

3. Enrolled in a graduate academic setting dedicated to a practice of Holistic Nursing

4. Ability to incorporate self-care into personal and professional life

5. A demonstrated commitment to Holistic Nursing practice and its philosophical base

6. Proven commitment to advancing Holistic Nursing using leadership skills

Apply Here:
https://www.ahna.org/Portals/66/Docs/Resources/Scholarships%20and%20Awards/AHNA%20Charlotte%20McGuir...

The Holistic Nurse of the Year (HNY) award is intended to recognize AHNA members with outstanding innovation and/or a change in the field of Holistic Nursing. It highlights nurses who have been working in holistic nursing for several years and have demonstrated a commitment towards the Holistic Nursing’s core values.

Any registered nurse who is an active member of AHNA is eligible to be nominated for the HNY Award, including all former Leadership Council/ Board of Directors and Past Presidents.

Criteria:

1. Committed active member of AHNA, in good standing, for a minimum of five (5) years

2. Nomination by an AHNA member

3. Documented presence for Holistic Nursing with national activities

4. A sustainable and current innovation and/or change in the field of Holistic Nursing for both healthcare professionals and consumers

5. Evidence of the innovation and/or change currently practiced in the field of Holistic Nursing (i.e., published article, institutionalized program protocol)

6. Evidence of innovative, creative practices, contributions that demonstrate leadership, initiated changes in Holistic Nursing, and influenced a change in provision of healthcare within the past 2 years

7. Currently acts as a role model and as a definitive voice for Holistic Nursing in both their personal and professional life

8. Demonstrates a commitment towards actualization of two Holistic Nursing core values in professional activities
Any registered nurse who is an active member of AHNA is eligible to be nominated for the HNY award, including all former Board of Directors and Past Presidents.

Apply Here:
https://www.ahna.org/Portals/66/Docs/Resources/Scholarships%20and%20Awards/AHNA%20HNY%20Award%20Appl...

This award is intended to celebrate an AHNA member's outstanding lifetime achievements in the field of holistic nursing.

It is a way of saying 'Thank You' for all of the holistic nursing work accomplished through sustained participation in AHNA and advancing the specialty practice of Holistic Nursing.

Criteria:

1. Committed active member of AHNA, in good standing, for a minimum of five (5) years

2. Nomination by an AHNA member

3. Documented activities recognized at the National and/or International levels of healthcare that has directly influenced the advancement of Holistic Nursing and improved healthcare practices

4. Documented sustained participation and decades of leadership in the advancement of Holistic Nursing

5. Contributions that have influenced sustainable change(s) in Holistic Nursing and influenced healthcare practice

6. Exemplification of the Holistic Nursing core values in their personal and professional life

7. Documented commitment to AHNA’s mission & goals

8. Documented activities of being a definitive voice for Holistic Nursing and healthcare

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https://www.ahna.org/Portals/66/Docs/Resources/Scholarships%20and%20Awards/AHNA%20Lifetime%20Achieve...