Cancer Public Education Project Grant

Awards: Up to $5,000 available for funding.

Purpose: To enhance the public's knowledge and awareness of cancer prevention, detection, and treatment modalities.

Selection Criteria: The candidate must have a current license to practice as a registered nurse and must have an interest in and commitment to oncology nursing. The major focus of the project should be some aspect of cancer public education.

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

2011 Recipient: Paula Muehlbauer, RN, MSN, AOCNS® and Diane C. Hatton, RN, DNSc