877 Hemlock St HB 131 Macon, GA 31201 V: (478) 633-1917 F: (478) 633-2783
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.
2009 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 2009 scholarships will be a total of four (4) $2,000 awards to be announced in May of 2009.
Scholarships will be awarded to current nursing students who are pursuing AD, BSN or MSN degrees with at least a 2.8 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 2009 SBNS Scholarships must be postmarked by Sunday, March 31st. They should be sent to:
Sylvia Bond Nursing Society
Medical Center of Central Georgia
P.O. Box 6000 ATTN: Sandra Higgison HB#154
Macon, GA 31208
5th Annual Nursing Leadership Symposium,
October 10, 2008
Our featured speaker this year is Ellen Hester who is the Marketing Director for Walton Regional Medical Center.
Ellen describes herself as an “Enthusiastigator” which she defines as someone who is looking for an opportunity to stir up the energy in others and in organizations so they can serve their customers with enthusiasm and excellence.
SBNS is excited to announce a new benefit for first time RN's applying
for any American Nurses Credentialing Center
certification exam
2008 Sylvia Bond Nursing Society will provide certification assistance
towards certification fees for first time testers. 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.
Our featured speaker this year is Ellen Hester who is the Marketing Director for Walton Regional Medical Center.