Welcome to the Sylvia Bond Nursing Society. We are a group of 150 nurses, physicians, and community members who strive to improve healthcare through education, mentoring, recruitment into healthcare,leadership seminars, research, and community awareness. Through improving nursing leadership, entry into nursing careers, and advancement in the nursing profession, our goal is to directly improve the quality of care for patients in central Georgia.
2011 SBNS Nursing Scholarship Announcement
As healthcare’s frontline professionals, nurses practice in virtually all healthcare settings
and communities across our country. They offer skilled care as we recuperate, advocate for
our rights when we need care, educate us to assist in our decision-making, stand by us at
critical moments, help us understand the system when it baffles us, and reassure us when we
feel doubt or fear. Nursing is a rewarding profession that offers diverse career paths for
men and women. As a result, Americans hold nurses in high regard – and say so consistently
in national polls.
The Sylvia Bond Nursing Society (SBNS) originated in 2000 to encourage people to choose nursing as a career by education, role modeling, recognizing and celebrating the nursing profession. SBNS is committed to developing highly skilled and specialized nurse leaders to excel in the profession, educate, and mentor others. Over the years, the focus of SBNS has widened to encompass the scope of the nursing profession, including a vigorous response to the national and local nursing shortage at all levels of nursing.
We are pleased to announce that our 2011 scholarships will be a total of three (3) $1,000 awards to be announced in May of 2011. Scholarships will be awarded to current nursing students who are pursuing AD, BSN or MSN degrees with at least a 3.2 GPA. Applicants must be Georgia residents enrolled in a nursing program in the state of Georgia.
In order to be considered for a scholarship, applicants must submit a completed application,
two recommendation forms, and a sealed official transcript. Applications may be obtained
from the SBNS website Scholarships page or by contacting Sandra Higgison at 633-1700 or higgison.sandra@mccg.org.
Applications for the 2011 SBNS Scholarships must be postmarked by March 31st. They should be sent to:
Sylvia Bond Nursing Society
Medical Center of Central Georgia
777 Hemlock St. ATTN: Sandra Higgison MSC#154
Macon, GA 31201
SBNS is excited to announce a new benefit for RN's applying for any American Nurses Credentialing Center certification exam
2011 Sylvia Bond Nursing Society will provide certification assistance towards certification fees for first time testers and renewals. All Applications will be reviewed by the SBNS Board. Final approval process will be based on allocated funds and eligibility criteria. These funds will be awarded for a limited time only. This benefit applies to SBNS members only. See the Events page for additional information and application form.
Applications for the SBNS Certification Scholarships must be sent to:
Sylvia Bond Nursing Society
Medical Center of Central Georgia
777 Hemlock St. ATTN: Debra Riley MSC#43
Macon, GA 31201
