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Gerontological Nursing Student Leadership Award
Sponsored by the NGNA Fellows
Date:
05/14/2015
I am applying for the
□ graduate / □ undergraduate scholarship.
Please print or type.
Name:
Mariya Kovaleva
Address:
433 N Decatur Lane
Decatur, GA 30033
Home Phone:
(612) 300-9066
Work Phone:
(612) 300-9066
Name and Address of Educational Institution:
Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Emory University
1520 Clifton Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30322
Expected Graduation Date:
December 2018
List work and volunteer experience or plans for future work in gerontological nursing.
10/2014 - Present: Research Coordinator, Tele-Savvy Caregiver Program - a on-line education program for caregivers of persons with dementia, Atlanta, GA
03/2013 - 05/2014: Nursing Assistant Registered, Benedictine Health Center at Innsbruck, New Brighton, MN
11/2010 - 04/2011: Aging Interest Group (organization of research and education events related to aging), St. Catherine University, St. Paul, MN
Attach additional statements if needed
Complete applications include the following:
1. One letter of recommendation from a faculty member who can attest to the potential for
successful completion of the nursing program and future contributions to the field of nursing care
for the older adult.
2. A statement of professional and educational goals with emphasis on contributions the student
expects to make to improve nursing care for older adults (not to exceed 250 words).
Applications must be submitted to NGNA no later than May 15, 2015.
Return Completed Nomination Package to:
NGNA – Student Leadership Award
3493 Lansdowne Drive, Suite 2
Lexington, KY 40517
(800) 723-0560
Fax: (859) 271-0607
info@ngna.org
433 N Decatur Lane
Decatur, GA 30033
May 15, 2015
NGNA – Student Leadership Award
3493 Lansdowne Drive, Suite 2
Lexington, KY 40517
To Whom It May Concern:
I am applying for the National Gerontological Nursing Association Gerontological Nursing
Student Leadership Award. I have completed the first year of PhD studies in Nursing at Emory
University.
In this application please find the following documents that are sent in the attachment:
1) Statement of professional and educational goals;
2) Curriculum Vita;
3) Scholarship Application Form.
Please note that my academic advisor, Dr. Kenneth Hepburn, submitted his reference letter by
fax to the number indicated on the application form on May 15, 2015.
Thank you very much for your time and consideration of my application. If you have any
additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at mariya.kovaleva@emory.edu or
(612) 300-9066.
Sincerely,
Mariya Kovaleva
Mariya Kovaleva
NGNA Student Leadership Award Application
Statement of professional and educational goals
My experience of growing up in the area where the majority of older adults lived in
poverty and witnessing sacrificial work of family caregivers led to my decision to dedicate my
career to the promotion of health and optimal quality of life for older adults and their families,
specifically, gerontological nursing research and practice. I have recently finished the first year
in the PhD program in Nursing at Emory University. In addition to my doctoral work, I will
complete coursework for the Adult-Gerontological Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care specialty.
My research interest is promotion of the psychological well-being of caregivers of persons with
Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia by means of telehealth and innovative models of
primary care. My dissertation will focus on dementia caregivers who are enrolled in a patientcentered medical home that is managed by advanced practice registered nurses and serves
persons with dementia (PWD) and their family caregivers.
Upon graduation and completion of a post-doctoral fellowship, I plan to obtain a faculty
position at a research-intensive institution where I will continue my research of systems that
enhance caregivers’ skills and improve quality of life of PWD and their caregivers. I plan to
combine full-time employment as a professor and researcher with part-time work as a nurse
practitioner. Clinical practice will enable me to better understand PWD and their caregivers and
to maximally tailor my research towards their needs. Work in gerontological research will help
me to gain expertise to serve as a credible advocate for older adults.
MARIYA A. KOVALEVA, BSN, RN
PhD Student
Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing
Emory University
Telephone:
(612) 300-9066
Email: mariya.kovaleva@emory.edu
EDUCATION
2014
Bethel University, St. Paul, MN
Bachelor of Science Nursing,
summa cum laude
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
2015-Present
Registered Nurse, Georgia
RN245732
HONORS AND AWARDS
2014
2013 - present
2012 - 2013
2010-2011
2010
Laney Graduate School Fellowship
Sigma Theta Tau International
Dean’s List, Bethel University (3 semesters)
Dean’s List, St. Catherine University (3 semesters)
International Student Scholarship Award, St. Catherine University, St. Paul, MN
PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS
10/2014 - Present
Research coordinator
03/2013-05/2014
Nursing assistant registered
11/2010-04/2011
Student program assistant for the
Aging Interest Group
Nell Hodgson Woodruff School
of Nursing, Emory University,
Atlanta, GA
Benedictine Health Center at
Innsbruck, New Brighton, MN
St. Catherine University,
St. Paul, MN
SCHOLARSHIP: GRANTS AND OTHER FUNDING
Research Grants Funded (in reverse chronological order)
Title of grant: Edgren Scholarship Award (PIs: Bernita Missal, PhD, RN; Connie Clark, PhD, RN)
Role and effort: Research assistant
Grant number: N/A
Funding agency: Bethel University
Total costs: $3,000
Funding period: 06/01/2013 – 08/31/2013
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SCHOLARSHIP: PUBLICATIONS
Original Articles in Peer-Reviewed Journals (in reverse chronological order; please include the
PubMedCentral ID Number (PMCID) if available)
Missal, B., Clark, C., & Kovaleva, M. (2015). Somali immigrant new mothers’ childbirth experiences in
Minnesota. Journal of Transcultural Nursing. Advance on-line publication.
Manuscripts in Preparation
Griffiths, P.C., Whitney, M. K., Kovaleva, M. A., & Hepburn, K. Development and implementation of
Tele-Savvy for dementia caregivers: A department of Veterans Affairs clinical demonstration project.
Gerontologist. Manuscript in preparation.
Kovaleva, M.A., Spangler, S. A., & Hepburn, K. Chronic perceived stress, social isolation, and perceived
loneliness as a symptom cluster among dementia caregivers. Manuscript in preparation.
SCHOLARSHIP: PRESENTATIONS
International Presentations
Kovaleva, M.A., Spangler, S. A., & Hepburn, K. (2015, November). Chronic perceived stress, social
isolation, and perceived loneliness as a symptom cluster among dementia caregivers. Abstract
accepted for poster presentation at the Rising Stars of Scholarship and Research Poster Program of the
2015 43rd Biennial Convention Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society, Las Vegas, NV.
Hepburn, K., Griffiths, P. C., Whitney, M. K., & Kovaleva, M. (2015, April). Tele-Savvy: Preliminary
evaluation of an on-line dementia caregiver psychoeducation program. Poster presented at the
International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics – European Region 8th Congress, Dublin,
Ireland.
Hepburn, K., Griffiths, P. C., Whitney, M. K., & Kovaleva, M. A. (2015, April). Establishing the fidelity of
an on-line dementia caregiver psychoeducation program. Poster presented at the International
Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics – European Region 8th Congress, Dublin, Ireland.
National Presentations
Missal, B. E., Clark, C. L., & Kovaleva, M. A. (2013, October). Social support systems for Somali
immigrant new mothers in Minnesota. Podium presentation at the 39th annual conference of the
Transcultural Nursing Society, Albuquerque, NM.
Local, State, and Regional Presentations
Kovaleva, M., Griffiths, P., & Hepburn, K. (2015, April). Tele-Implementation of the Veterans
Administration (VA) Savvy Caregiver Program (Tele-Savvy): A fidelity study. Poster presented at the
2015 Students and Fellows Scholars’ Day, Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Emory
University, Atlanta, GA.
Kovaleva, M., Griffiths, P., & Hepburn, K. (2015, February). Tele-Implementation of the Veterans
Administration (VA) Savvy Caregiver Program (Tele-Savvy): A fidelity study. Poster presented at the
29th annual conference of the Southern Nursing Research Society, Tampa, FL.
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Kovaleva, M. (2014, April). Social support systems for Somali immigrant new mothers in Minnesota.
Poster presented at the 2014 Annual Nursing Research & Practice Symposium, Bethel University,
St. Paul, MN.
Kovaleva, M. (2014, April). Social support systems for Somali immigrant new mothers in Minnesota.
Poster presented at the Minnesota Private College Scholars at the Capitol symposium, St. Paul, MN.
Missal, B., Clark, C., & Kovaleva, M. (2013, October). Social support systems for Somali immigrant new
mothers in Minnesota. Podium presentation at Primetime @ Bethel University library, St. Paul, MN.
TEACHING ACTIVITIES
Courses Taught
02/2012-05/2012
CHE104 Introduction to
Biochemistry and Nutrition
Bethel University,
St. Paul, MN
Teaching assistant
09/2011-12/2011
BIOL2200 Introduction to
Microbiology
St. Catherine University,
St. Paul, MN
Teaching assistant
PROFESSIONAL AND UNIVERSITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES
Membership in Professional Organizations
Southern Nursing Research Society
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Chi-at-Large Inductee
Other Community Service
09/2013-01/2014
05/2012-04/2014
08/2011-01/2012
09/2009-01/2010
02/2009-05/2009
10/2008-01/2009
Volunteer, Regions Hospital, St. Paul, MN
Student nurse, New Salem Missionary Baptist Church, Minneapolis, MN
Volunteer, University of Minnesota Medical Center Fairview, Minneapolis, MN
Volunteer, University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital, Minneapolis, MN
Volunteer, University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital, Minneapolis, MN
Volunteer, University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital, Minneapolis, MN
Prior Service at Other Universities
05/2013-05/2014
04/2013-04/2014
10/2012-05/2014
10/2010-12/2011
Student member, Bethel Student Nursing Association, Bethel University, St. Paul, MN
Student member, Community Engagement Council, Bethel University, St. Paul, MN
Student member, Scholarship Committee, Bethel University, St. Paul, MN
International senator, Student Senate, St. Catherine University, St. Paul, MN
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