The following is a breakdown of what criteria each Scholarship/Bursary application will be scored by.

AUTOBIOGRAPICAL LETTER

1. Career goals clearly stated and defined.
2. Summary of relevant nursing experience.
3. Future benefits of their education to Perioperative Nursing.
4. Their reason for applying for the Bursary.

LETTERS OF REFERENCE

1. States the applicants ability to successfully complete the course and apply knowledge to practice.
2. Addresses the applicants perioperative nursing ability.

VERIFICATION OF REGIONAL MEMBERSHIP

1. Has been a member of the Regional group for a minimum of 2 consecutive preceding years, attending meetings on a regular basis.
2. Has served on the executive, a committee or provided leadership in their regional organization.

OTHER PROFESSIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS

1. Member of the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario.
2. Certified Perioperative Nurse - Canadian Nurses Association (include number & date of certification/recertification).
3. Participation in the preparation of the CNA Certification Exam.
4. Has been a presenter at an OR or related conference or entered the poster presentation at the ORNAO conference.
5. Has published an article(s) in the OR Journal.
6. Has served on an ORNAO Committee.