CNNT Awards
Nephrology Nurse and Technician Career Mobility Scholarship
Awarded in partnership by the National Kidney Foundation Council of Nephrology Nurses & Technicians (CNNT) and the Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission (NNCC), this scholarship application is open from February 15 - May 1, 2024 at 11:59pm Pacific.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant must:
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be a National Kidney Foundation Nurse or Technician member for at least 1 year prior to applying
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be a current NKF Nurse or Technician member at the time of applying
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be an NNCC-certified nurse; Certified Nephrology Nurse® (CNN®)/Certified Dialysis Nurse® (CDN®)
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be an NNCC-certified technician; Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician® (CCHT®)/Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician® - Advanced (CCHT-A®)
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be actively involved in nephrology patient care services
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submit two (2) letters of recommendation
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provide verification of acceptance to or current enrollment in an accredited health sciences program/course and pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in nephrology nursing or technician fields
Funding Amount: $3,000 for one year
Application Deadline: May 1, 2024 at 11:59pm Pacific Time
Application exclusively available to members via your Nurse or Technician Dashboard in the NKF Member Hub.
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Annual CNNT Awards
The Council of Nephrology Nurses & Technicians (CNNT) acknowledges the contributions of its national members and those impacting the kidney community through annual awards given at the NKF Spring Clinical Meetings (SCM). The Council encourages its members to consider submitting nominations for the awards after SCM each year.
Carol Mattix Award
The Council of Nephrology Nurses and Technicians have established the Carol Mattix Award to honor a home-training dialysis nurse or technician who works tirelessly to improve the lives of kidney patients.
Outstanding Dialysis Technician Award
CNNT awards the Outstanding Dialysis Technician Award to a dialysis technician that demonstrates exceptional clinical skills, compassionate care, and exemplary service to kidney patients.
Outstanding Nurse Award
CNNT gives the Outstanding Nurse Award to a nurse that demonstrates exceptional clinical skills, compassionate care, and exemplary service to kidney patients.