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26 Journal of Stomal therapy australia – Volume 30 Number 4
colorectal Surgical Society of Australia
and New Zealand (cSSANZ)
Scholarship for Stomal Therapy Nurses
PurPoSE
To foster and further develop the relationship
between the Australian Association of Stomal
Therapy Nurses Inc. (AASTN Inc.) and CSSANZ,
the CSSANZ will present a scholarship for a novice
stomal therapy nurse (stomal therapy nursing
education programme completed within the
previous three years) to attend their annual Spring
Meeting. This is an annual award and will be presented at the
AASTN Inc. Annual General Meeting.
aWard ValuE
This scholarship will cover registration to the annual CSSANZ Spring
Meeting, economy class airfare and $500 towards accommodation.
EliGiBility CritEria
Applicants must:
• Be a full member of the AASTN Inc.
• Be currently registered in the state where they are working and
utilising their stomal therapy nursing skills.
• Have completed an AASTN Inc. recognised stomal therapy
nursing education programme within the previous three years.
• Be able to attend the Spring Meeting in or outside Australia.
ProCESS
Submit an article suitable for publication in The Journal of Stomal
Therapy Australia (JSTA). The article may be in the form of, but not
limited to:
• A clinical case study.
• Research project.
• Book review not previously published in JSTA.
• Educational poster or teaching tool.
• Professional issue pertinent to either speciality.
The article, plus a completed official application form with a copy
of current nursing registration, must reach the national executive
secretary by 15 May in the relevant year. Contact details for the
secretary can be found in the current JSTA. Application forms are
available from the AASTN Inc. Executive Secretary and AASTN Inc.
website www.stomaltherapy.com
All applications will be reviewed by the judging panel. A decision
will be available and all applicants notified within six weeks. The
judging panel will consist of:
• The Editor, JSTA (or delegate).
• Committee member of the AASTN Inc Education and
Professional Development Subcommittee.
• Nominated member of the CSSANZ.
Late applications will not be considered. The scholarship award is
not transferable.
SElECtioN CritEria
The decision of the judges is final and based on the following criteria:
• Presentation.
• Originality.
• Appropriateness to stomal therapy nursing and colorectal
surgery.
• Demonstrated integration of theory and practice.
• Suitability for publication following the JSTA Guidelines for
Authors found in the current JSTA.