The Endometriosis Research Center (ERC) is extremely
pleased to announce the creation of the Nancy Petersen,
RN Nursing Scholarship. In celebration of the ERC's
tenth anniversary and Endometriosis Awareness Month,
the $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to one nursing
student enrolled in an LPN, RN, or Bachelor of Science-Nursing
program in the 2007-2008 academic year and who intends
to pursue a career in gynecology or other endometriosis-related
field. Applicants from across the USA are encouraged
to apply for the award.
Nancy Petersen RN is an ERC Advisor
with forty-five years of achievement in nursing and
women's health. She is globally renowned for her pioneering
efforts in endometriosis education, awareness and
patient support, and implemented the USA's first endometriosis
program to feature laparoscopic excision surgery (LAPEX).
Her groundbreaking work has led the way to improved
patient care and empowered countless women and girls
to live well in spite of the disease. Created in her
honour, the scholarship is intended to help a deserving
student pursue their dream of a career in nursing
in the reproductive health field.
The ERC strongly advocates for early
intervention, timely diagnosis, and efficacy of treatment
for the disease. The organisation maintains that endometriosis
is more than just killer cramps.
"We continue to find that Endometriosis
remains misdiagnosed, misunderstood and ineffectively
treated, despite being one of the most prevalent causes
of pelvic pain in women and teens around the globe,"
said Michelle E. Marvel, ERC Founder and Executive
Director. "It is our hope that our new scholarship
will be one small step in the right direction towards
raising endometriosis awareness among tomorrow’s
health care professionals."
The merit-based scholarship application is open to
students across the United States and will be awarded
on scholastic achievement, community service, essay,
and a completed application form.
Deadline for applications is 30 June 2007.
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HERE to find out more and to obtain an application
form.
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