Membership in STT is not required

Registered Nurse

Demonstrated significant leadership ability

Evidence of excellence in clinical nursing practice, nursing education, or nursing administration

Extraordinary contribution to community or public service

Scholarship in nursing through activities such as research, publication, organizational leadership, or professional development

Recipient must meet all criteria

Membership in Zeta Lambda is required

Research must support the goals of STT

The award will fund either a nursing research project or a creative project that advances the utilization of nursing research.

Format of submission: a 1-3 page description of the project, single-spaced. The description should include a brief background of the project, methods, and the significance of the project (including risks and benefits if applicable). A brief budget proposal including an explanation of the line items in the budget should also be included but are not counted in the page total.

A final report should be submitted to the executive committee describing the outcome of the project and details of the budget expenses.

Recipient must meet with a representative of the Zeta Lambda executive committee to plan a presentation on the funded project at a Zeta Lambda Chapter meeting within one year of the date of distribution of the award.

Undergraduate nursing major in the graduating class with the highest QPA.

Recipient is an undergraduate nursing student

Recipient is a student who achieves academic success as well as demonstrates leadership potential and contributes to the university and the community through service.

Student will submit an essay describing their leadership skills as a baccalaureate-nursing student. The essay should include a summary of community, university, and departmental service. Paper should be one page in length, typed, and single-spaced. Students should indicate which activities were part of a service learning requirement or project completed as part of the course requirement.

QPA of 3.2 or higher