School of Nursing
East Carolina University
Library, Allied Health, and Nursing Building  Greenville, NC 27858-4353
252-744-6388 fax
www.nursing.ecu.edu
July 9, 2007
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Dear Graduate Student:
The School of Nursing has been awarded Professional Nurse Traineeships (PNT) by the Division of Nursing
of the Department of Health and Human Services for students enrolled in MSN and PhD programs. The
funds have been specifically allocated for enrolled FULL-TIME students who meet special contingencies.
The criteria of eligibility for full-time students are as follows:
1.
Admission to the Graduate School and the MSN program, PhD program in Nursing, or to
the post-master’s certificate option.
2.
Be a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national or foreign national who possesses a visa permitting
permanent residence in the United States.
3.
Be currently licensed as a registered nurse.
4.
Enrolled as a full-time student (9 s.h. or more per semester). Part-time students must be
enrolled in the last 12 months of study prior to graduation to be eligible or be a doctoral
student. Please note that only 1st year nurse anesthesia students are eligible for this
grant; funding after the 1st year may be available through a specific nurse anesthesia
grant. All other concentrations are eligible throughout the entirety of their program,
not to exceed 36 months.
5.
Maintenance of the academic standard of a 3.0 GPA.
6.
Eligible for national nursing certification in the nursing specialty or field of study (as
applicable) following graduation.
The purpose of these traineeships is to expedite graduate students completing their degree and moving into
the world of employment as quickly as possible. These funds may cover tuition and fees. This traineeship
has no payback requirement. Trainees must agree to submit data regarding professional activity following
graduation to the Division of Nursing, as requested, for three years following AEN Traineeship support. The
award of a traineeship under the PNT Program does not make an individual an employee of the Public
Health Service. Determination of the tax status of an individual receiving a traineeship is the responsibility of
the Internal Revenue Service.
If you wish to apply for a traineeship for Academic Year 2007-2008, please complete the attached
application and return to Dr. Sylvia Brown, Acting Dean & Associate Dean of Graduate Programs, School of
Nursing, East Carolina University, 4205L Health Sciences Bldg., Greenville, NC 27858-4353 or fax to 252744-6388. When completing the form, please disregard (leave blank) #1; provide only the last 4 digits of
your Social Security Number in item 6; include the code (7500) for #12; omit #13 & #15; #16 should be either
MSN or PhD; omit #18; Make sure to complete #19 and #20; no additional information is needed after #20 is
completed (we will complete the remainder of the application). Application for traineeship funds must be
received no later than July 27, 2007. Attach to the application a list of the courses and number of semester
hours you will be enrolled in Fall Semester 2007. Spring Semester 2008, and if applicable, Summer Session
2008. Applications that are not complete, including the plan of study, will not be considered.
Traineeship funds are limited and preference will be given to students who are residents of health
professional shortage areas and are awarded on a yearly basis. Announcement of awards will be by letter by
August 3. If you have not met with your advisor to plan your course study, please make an appointment as
soon as possible. Best wishes for a successful academic year.
Sincerely,
Sylvia T. Brown, EdD, RN, CNE
Acting Dean & Associate Dean for Graduate Programs
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