The Norma J. Shoemaker Award for Critical Care Nursing Excellence is an award organized by the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM). It's purposed to encourage and support research in critical care nursing.

Here are the key details:

Organization: Society of Critical Care Medicine

• Address: 500 Midway Dr., Mount Prospect, IL 60056
• Phone Number: (847)827-6869
• Emails: info@sccm.org, support@sccm.org

Purpose: To encourage research in critical care nursing and to provide funding for the continuation of research endeavors.

Qualifications:

• Nominee must have been an active SCCM nurse member for a minimum of three years.
• Demonstrated commitment to SCCM through involvement in SCCM committees or activities at the local, chapter, or national level.
• Must have documented attendance at a minimum of one SCCM Critical Care Congress during the previous three years.

Selection Criteria:

• Selection will be based on the committee's criteria.

Prize Amount: $1,000

Frequency: Annually

Number of Awards: 1 per year.

Application Process:

• Applicants must provide one nomination letter and two letters of support.
• Individuals must be nominated by an active SCCM member.
• Nomination letter must detail the nominee's contribution to critical care nursing excellence.
• Nominee's involvement in local, chapter, or national SCCM committees or activities must be addressed.
• Letters of support must be from SCCM Nursing Section members who are in good standing.
• Must provide a resume or curriculum vitae.

Deadline: August 1.

Contact: For more information, reach out to Janean Morales.

More Information: Visit the Society of Critical Care Medicine website at http://www.sccm.org/Home.

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