1. Beta Zeta Chapter at Large and The University of Massachusetts, Amherst College of Nursing Present: Scholarship Day 2016 With keynote speaker Dr. Margaret Barton-Burke PhD, RN, FAAN Scholarship in Oncology Nursing in a National Cancer Treatment Center Wednesday, April 6, 2016 8:45 am-3:00 pm The Log Cabin 500 Easthampton Road Holyoke, MA 01040 Donna Polverini, MS, RN, CNE American International College Nursing Division 1000 State St. Springfield MA 01109 Dr. Margaret Barton-Burke PhD, RN, FAAN Dr. Margaret Barton-Burke is Director of Nursing Research at Memorial Sloan Kettering and current President of the Oncology Nursing Society. Dr. Barton-Burke has been a pioneer in breast cancer research, especially among black women She has been an active leader within ONS for more than 30 years, serving as director-at-large and president-elect before assuming the presidency. In addition, she has served on numerous committees within ONS.president-elect Among her many recognitions and awards, Barton-Burke is co-author of award-winning books, including “Oncology Nursing Drug Handbook” and “Cancer Chemotherapy: A Nursing Process Approach.” Both titles earned the American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year award. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing.Oncology Nursing Drug Handbookfellow

2. Program Objectives At the end of the program participants will 1. Identify variations in the use of the word “scholarship” using Boyer’s model of scholarship. 2. Compare and contrast scholarship from evidence based and discovery research perspective. Contact hours have been applied for through the College of Nursing, UMass Amherst. To successfully complete this educational activity and receive continuing education credit, the participant must: Sign in, complete & submit an evaluation form and remain for the entire program. If you have questions please contact: Donna Polverini (413) 205-3508 Donna.Polverini@aic.edu Please bring a non perishable food item to donate to the Food Banks of the Providence Ministries in Holyoke, MA Visit our website at http://betazeta.nursinghttp://betazeta.nursingsociety.org/home Like us on Facebook! Scholarship Day 2016 Agenda 7:45 Registration 8:00-8:45 Continental breakfast & Poster Session 8:45 Opening Remarks: Nancy Thompson MS, RN President, Beta Zeta at Large 9:00-10:15 Keynote Address Margaret Barton-Burke RN, PhD, FAAN Scholarship in Oncology Nursing in a National Cancer Treatment Center 10:15-10:30 Questions and answers 10:30-11:00 Poster break session 11:00-12:30 Morning research presentation session 12:30-1:30 Networking luncheon 1:30-1:45 Poster session 1:45- 2:45 Afternoon research presentation session 2:45-3:00 Closing & evaluation 3:00 Beta Zeta Chapter Meeting (all members welcome) NURSING SCHOLARSHIP DAY 2016 Pre-Registration Complete and mail your registration with a check payable to Beta Zeta Chapter to: Donna Polverini, MS, RN, CNE American International College Division of Nursing 1000 State Street Springfield, MA 01109 Please Register by April 1, 2016 to avoid a late fee Name: _________________________________ Address: _________________________________ Phone: _______________________________ _ Employer/School ______________________________ _______________________________ Please Check appropriate box:  $ 40.00 registration fee for unlicensed student  $ 70.00 registration fee for licensed student  Members of Beta Zeta at large $ 90.00  $ 110.00 registration fee for non members, late registration, or registration at the door.  Check or money order via mail. Cash at door, no credit cards accepted.