2023 Care Initiatives Director of Nursing (DON) Leadership Scholarship
This scholarship, made possible by Care Initiatives, is for directors of nursing (DONs), assistant directors of nursing (ADONs) or registered nurses (RNs) interested in pursuing an ADON or DON position with an IHCA, ICAL and ICHC member organization. Six scholarships will be offered to provide for up to $1,500 toward tuition or registration fees to attend eligible leadership programs offered by an Iowa community college or eligible education provider. Applications are now open. Scholarship applications are due by May 31, 2023.
Scholarship criteria and information
Applicants for this scholarship must meet all the criteria listed below to qualify:
- Work as a DON, ADON or RN for an IHCA member nursing facility, assisted living program, residential care facility, home health agency, home care provider or independent senior living community in good standing at the time of application and at the time the scholarships are awarded.
- Enrolled in an eligible leadership program* during the 2023-2024 academic year.
- If the applicant is an RN, must be actively pursuing training for future anticipated ADON or DON duties, as approved/confirmed by their manager.
- Submit a complete application form, including an essay and letter of recommendation, by May 31, 2023.
- American Organization for Nursing Leadership Certificate Program
- Association of Post-Acute Care Nursing Nurse Leader Fundamentals Course
- Des Moines Area Community College Leadership Training
- Eastern Iowa Community College Frontline Leadership Series
- Hawkeye Community College LEAD Certificate Program – Leadership Basics
- HealthStream Post-Acute Programs
- Iowa Health Care Association AL Regulatory Nurse/Manager Class (Nov. 2, 2023)
- Iowa Health Care Association DON/Nurse Leader Bootcamp (July 11-12, 2023)
- Iowa Health Care Association AL Leadership Conference (Aug. 22, 2023)
- Iowa Health Care Association Leadership 101 Series (On Demand)
- Iowa Health Care Association Long-Term Care Nurse Leadership Series (On Demand)
- Iowa Lakes Community College Leadership Courses
- Iowa Valley Leadership Development Program
- Johns Hopkins Nursing Leadership Training
- Kirkwood Community College Excellence in Leadership Certificate Series (Online)
- National Council of Post-Acute Care Practitioners Nurse Executive Course
- Northeast Iowa Community College Leadership Academy
Scholarship award process
- The IHCA Foundation Board of Directors will judge qualified applications.
- Recipients will be notified of the results by the end of July.
- Awarded scholarship funds are placed in the care of the recipient’s approved educational institution or organization by the end of August, to be credited to the recipient’s tuition and/or fees in the 2023-2024 academic year. This is a one-year scholarship that covers the cost of the course/program up to $1,500.
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If you have questions, please contact Lori Ristau at 515-978-2204.
This scholarship is made possible by Care Initiatives.
Applications are now open. Apply today at:
2023 Care Initiatives Director of Nursing (DON) Scholarship Form