Pearl Moore Career Development Awards

Supported by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc.

Awards: Three $3,000 awards and plaques.

Purpose: To support three professional staff nurses for meritorious practice by providing financial assistance to attend a continuing-education program(s) that will further the nurse's professional goal(s). This award is not intended to supplement tuition in a bachelor's or master's program.

Selection Criteria: The candidate currently must be employed as a staff nurse in oncology nursing with a minimum of 75% of his or her time devoted to direct patient care, have two or more years in oncology nursing practice, and possess or be pursuing a bachelor of science in nursing (OCN® credential beneficial). An individual cannot receive this award more than one time.

*Pearl Moore was the first chief executive officer of the Oncology Nursing Society.

Application deadline: 6/15 (Application will be available after January 1)

2011 Recipients: Cathy Haberle, BS, RN, CHPN; Erika Poole, BSN, RN, OCN®