Third Annual Melnic DNP Scholarship Award - Recipient 

Dana DeShon

Melnic Consulting Group is happy to extend our congratulations to Dana DeShon, recipient of the Third Annual Melnic DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice) Student Scholarship Award for NAPNAP 2016! The Award was presented to Dana at the Student Reception during the 2016 NAPNAP Conference held in Atlanta, Georgia last week.  

The DNP Student Scholarship is presented annually to support the education of pediatric-focused nurse practitioner doctoral students who demonstrate the ability to articulate and follow through an innovative solution through clinical competence, academic achievement, and leadership, as well as encourage involvement in NAPNAP and promote professional development of the individual students. Each recipient will receive a scholarship of $2,000 to be used for educational expenses.

Dana is currently enrolled in the DNP Program at Illinois State University, Mennonite College of Nursing in Normal, Illinois and expects to graduate in December 2016. She has practiced as a Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner for almost eighteen years. Dana decided to pursue her DNP to obtain expertise in evidence based health outcomes. She is experienced in proficiently assessing and treating a variety of presentations in her primary care practice. Prior to her primary care experience, Dana worked as an RN for 5 years at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, part of an amazing team working with children with HIV and Cancer. Dana’s scholarly project in her DNP program focuses on treating pediatric obesity in primary care and the impact of behavior change through the use of educational sessions and pedometers. It is titled, “Evaluation of the Step by Step Program in a Primary Care Pediatric Setting.”

Melnic is so pleased to support Dana’s continuing education and professional development with this Award. Best wishes, Dana, for continued success in your nursing career as you pursue your doctorate! Melnic Consulting Group proudly supports the career growth of advanced practice providers.

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To apply for the 2017 Melnic DNP Scholarship Award please check the NAPNAP website.

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NAPNAP 2016 | Melnic DNP Student Scholarship

Calling all DNP students!  We are excited to announce NAPNAP’s 3rd Annual Melnic DNP Student Scholarship!  NAPNAP is now accepting self-nominations, and the deadline is November 1st.  Don’t wait APPLY TODAY!

About Melnic DNP Student Scholarship Award:
The Melnic DNP Student Scholarship Award is presented annually and sponsored by Melnic Consulting Group – Leader in Pediatric Nurse Placement and strong advocate for advanced practice providers.  The purpose is to support the education of one pediatric nurse practitioner doctoral student who demonstrates the ability to articulate and follow through on an innovative solution through clinical competence and academic achievement, as well as encourage involvement in NAPNAP and promote professional development of the individual student. The recipient must utilize the grant within one year after receiving the award and may receive this award only once.

Qualification Criteria Include: 
• Acceptance into or current enrollment in accredited DNP program (either a PNP enrolled in a post-masters DNP program or BSN to DNP program with a focus in pediatrics)
• Must have an expected graduation date of within two years or less
• The award is selected based on academic and clinical excellence of the following:
                 - Must be in good standing academically
                 - Current member of NAPNAP

Application Requirements:
• Personal statement (300 words or less) addressing the following:
  - Explain why you enrolled in a DNP program
  - Describe your experience in pediatrics
  - Describe your professional goals and how NAPNAP may assist you in meeting those goals
  - Describe an issue that you feel has significant potential to impact the future practice of pediatrics
  - Describe how attending the NAPNAP Annual Conference will impact your education and future practice as a PNP
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume
• Three letters of support from (1) nursing colleague, (2) a PNP faculty member, and (3) program preceptor addressing the applicant’s clinical competence, academic achievement, and involvement in addressing pediatric health care issues

 Recipient Will Receive the Following: 
• A grant of $750 to be used for educational expenses
• A one-time complimentary student registration for the 2016 NAPNAP Annual Conference
• One night stay at the conference headquarters hotel
• Airfare or travel reimbursement to the 2016 NAPNAP Annual Conference (up to $400)
• Recipient will be recognized at the Awards Breakfast during the 2016 NAPNAP Annual Conference in March (attendance is required)

For more information and submission criteria Click Here
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Melnic Consulting Group is honored to support this annual NAPNAP award!  Please visit www.melnic.com to view pediatric advanced practice job opportunities!

To inquire about PNP jobs visit Melnic Consulting Group or contact: Jill Gilliland 800-886-7906 jill@melnic.com