Joanne Gill ScholarshipSan Diego/Imperial is honored to offer the Joanne Gill Scholarship
The Joanne Gill Scholarship was established in her honor by her husband, Judge David Gill. Joanne was passionate on the value and importance of ongoing learning. This scholarship encourages school nurses to further their education within school nursing. Each year $500 - $1,000 is awarded to the selected applicant who has been an active member of CSNO for at least one year, and is pursuing postgraduate studies related to school nursing - including Health Services Credential or Masters Program.
To apply, fill out the application here. Please use Google Chrome. Please note that you will need to attach the following on the application: - Two letters of support from professionals in school nursing or related fields - Evidence of collegiate level enrollment (current class schedule) - Verification of membership in CSNO for a minimum of one year prior to application (send a copy of membership card) The 2020-2021 Scholarship Cycle has ended. Please check back for next cycle.Joanne Gill Scholarship Winners
Christy Keesee RN, MPH CSNO San Diego Imperial Section Awardee Joanne Gill Scholarship 2021 Christy brings over 5 years of nursing experience to her current role in school health. Her letters of recommendation describe Christy’s stellar competencies in school nursing. Her effective communication and clinical skills are evident in the health office climate she cultivates. Christy displays excellent organizational and time management skills, which alongside her clinical skills; allow her to manage her three school sites. Christy expresses herself very professionally, using a soft and positive tone while asking very detailed and complex questions. Her graduate degree in public health allows her to routinely incorporate primary and secondary promotion strategies into her school nursing practice. Christy is known to problem solve unique issues that arise at her school sites always displaying a team approach to address and meet the health needs of her students and staff.
Amy McGuire RN, MSN CSNO San Diego Imperial Section Awardee Joanne Gill Scholarship 2021 Amy brings over 20 years of clinical nursing experience to her current role in school health. Her letters of recommendation describe Amy’s stellar competencies in school nursing. She is described as a team player, resourceful, an asset to the school nurse team with her strongest characteristic being her ability to juggle the many demands of her career, family life and her constant thirst for more knowledge. With her dedication and strong work ethic, she is able to achieve many great things as evidenced by her successful completion of projects; her continual, self-motivated drive for professional education and growth; and evolving advanced practice career as a school nurse. Amy is a “go-getter” who has an affinity already for policies and procedures, and staff training of any kind. Amy reflects the strengths CSNO looks for when selecting winners of the The Joanne Gill Scholarship. This scholarship was established in her honor by her husband, Judge David Gill. Joanne was passionate on the value and importance of ongoing learning. This scholarship encourages school nurses to further their education within school nursing. On behalf of the San Diego Imperial Section, it is our pleasure to award Amy the Joanne Gill Scholarship for 2021. |
