Nevada Nurses Foundation
Developing Quality Health Care for Nevada Citizens by Promoting The Development of Professional Nursing
Our Mission
The Nevada Nurses Foundation (NNF) is the charitable and philanthropic arm of Nevada Nurses Association (NNA). The mission of the NNF is to increase access to quality health care for Nevada citizens by promoting professional development of nurses through recognition, grants, and scholarships.
Hanna Neider
2023 Christine Van Winkle Scholarship Recipient
David Mateos, CNA
2022 Erick Christopherson Scholarship Recipient2022 Philippine Nurses Association Scholarship Recipient
Megan Herbst
2022 Arthur L. Davis Publishing Scholarship Recipient
Jeanette Tellefsen, RN
2024 NNF Scholarship Recipient, RN to BSN Program
Efrain Perez
2024 Erick Christopherson Scholarship Recipient
Cheyenne Shoup, CNA
2022 NNF Scholarship Recipient, CNA to RN Program
Jenna Bailey, RN
2024 Jessie J. Valentine Scholarship Recipient
Bryannah Katayama
2024 NNF Scholarship Recipient, Pre-Licensure BSN
Kim Thompson, RN
2023 NNF Scholarship Recipient, MSN Program
Lauren Rametta, RN
2023 NNA District 1 Scholarship Recipient
Kaela Phenix,CNA
2023 Jessie J. Valentine Scholarship Recipient
Callee Amari, CNA
2024 NNF Scholarship Recipient, Pre-Licensure ADN
Alix Mejia
2024 NNF Scholarship Recipient, CNA to RN Program
Joyce Coleman, RN, BSN, MSN
2022 NNA Scholarship Recipient
Jessica Rayl-Lee
2023 NNF Scholarship Recipient, Pre-Licensure BSN
Alyssa Anderson
2022 NNF Scholarship Recipient, Pre-Licensure BSN Program
Elvis D'Souza, LPN
2022 NNF Scholarship Recipient, LPN to BSN Program
Jacqueline Martinez
2023 Unitek Scholarship Recipient
Katherine Archer, CNA
2022 Jessie J. Valentine Scholarship Recipient
Tracy Hall, CNA
2024 NNF Scholarship Recipient, CNA to LPN Program
Melissa Ann Bongcaron, CNA
2023 NNF Scholarship Recipient, CNA to RN Program
Kelly Dilger, BSN, RN
2024 NNF Scholarship Recipient, MSN Program
Janice Enriquez, APRN, CNM
2023 NNF Scholarship Recipient, Doctorate Program
Megan Herbst
2022 Unitek Scholarship Recipient
Destiny Linnell, AEMT
2022 Renown RMC Scholarship Recipient
Ashley Webb
2023 Philippine Nurses Association Scholarship Recipient
Erin Andrew, MS, RN
2024 NNF Scholarship Recipient, Doctorate Program
Maritza Miramonthes
2024 Optum Scholarship Recipient
Jamine Gatewood, CNA
2024 NNF Scholarship Recipient, CNA to RN
Melissa Mancuso, RMA
2022 Optum Scholarship Recipient
Hope Sands, RN
2022 NNF Scholarship Recipient, RN to BSN Program
Natalie Wurdemann
2023 From I Nurse II Another Scholarship Recipient
Elizeth Jackson
2022 NNF Scholarship Recipient, Pre-Licensure BSN Program
Kylie Torres
2022 Rural and Frontier Scholarship Recipient
Jenna Beam, RN
2024 NNF Scholarship Recipient, MSN
Marilou Gasper, LPN, CNA
2022 NNF Scholarship Recipient, LPN to RN Program
Amber Damitz, MA
2022 Optum Scholarship Recipient
Romelyn Aljen Dizon
2024 Optum Scholarship Recipient
Christopher Thompson, AEMT
2022 Erick Christopherson Scholarship Recipient2022 Orvis School of Nursing Scholarship Recipient
Laquienta Kirby
2022 Rural & Frontier Scholarship Recipient
Stacy Swenson, LPN
2022 Philippine Nurses Association Scholarship Recipient
Yolanda Gardner, RN
2023 Rural & Frontier Scholarship Recipient
April Ramirez
2024 Rural & Frontier Scholarship Recipient
Ma Shirley Holcomb, CNA
2023 Unitek College Scholarship Recipient
Jill Rankin, DNP, RN, CNS
2023 NNA Scholarship Recipient
Nancy Brandt, CNA
2023 NNF Scholarship Recipient, CNA to RN Program
Shane Palomo, CNA
2022 NNF Scholarship Recipient, LPN Program
Ana Guillen, CMA
2022 Unitek Scholarship Recipient
Jennifer Bochenski, CMA
2022 NNF Scholarship Recipient, LPN Program
Brittney Rosiles
2023 NNF Scholarship Recipient, Pre-Licensure BSN
Rebecca Strong
2024 NNF Scholarship Recipient, Pre-Licensure BSN
Ta'Nesha Finley
2023 NNF Scholarship Recipient, CNA Program
Dara Delgado-Lawrence, RN
2023 NNF Scholarship Recipient, RN to BSN Program
Elizabeth "Beth" Melton, APRN, CNM, IBCLC
2022 Debra & John Scott Scholarship Recipient
Theresa Lemus, MBA, BSN, RN, LADC
2023 NNF Scholarship Recipient, Doctorate Program
Brittany Perez, RN, BSN, ADN, CPEN
2023 NNF Scholarship Recipient, Masters Program
Cherokee Hermo, CNA
2023 NNF Scholarship Recipient, CNA to LPN Program
Matthew Giacoma
2024 Erick Christopherson Scholarship Recipient
Carrie Ann Barrier, BS, ADN, BSN
2022 NNF Scholarship Recipient, MSN Program
Thania Rodriguez, CNA
2022 Jessie J. Valentine Scholarship Recipient
Jerilyn Ogden
2024 Rural & Frontier Scholarship Recipient
Chelsea Chambers RN, BSN
2022 NAPNA Scholarship Recipient
Tylar Conley, LPN
2023 NNF Scholarship Recipient, LPN to RN Program
Katherine "Kate" Schmuck, CNA
2023 NNF Scholarship Recipient, CNA to RN Program
Princess Ariane Ramos, CNA
2024 NNF Scholarship Recipient, LPN Program
Eugene Chester Farr
2024 NNF Scholarship Recipient, CNA Program
Gabrielle SuSong-Bennett, RN
2022 NNF Scholarship Recipient, MSN Program2022 Optum Scholarship Recipient
April Rose Abero, LPN
2023 Debra & Dr. John Scott Scholarship Recipient
Allen Perez, MSN-Ed, RN, CNE
2022 NNF Scholarship Recipient, Doctorate Program
Chiara Mari Azucena BSN, RN, MSN
2023 Philippine Nurses Association Scholarship Recipient
Arashdeep Kaur, CNA
2022 Unitek Scholarship Recipient
Tyler Hamblet
2023 Erick Christopherson Scholarship Recipient
Jessica Bruffy, CNA
2022 Nightingale College Scholarship Recipient
Andrew Reyes, RN
2022 NNF Scholarship Recipient, RN to BSN Program
Andrei Del Rosario
2023 Greg Peistrup Scholarship Recipient
Raven Pastores
2024 Joan Operario Legacy Scholarship Recipient
Rebekah Volker, LPN
2022 Rural and Frontier Scholarship Recipient
Jesse Gonzalez, RN
2024 NNF Scholarship Recipient, DoctorateNevada Nurses Foundation Grants Program
The Foundation is pleased to announce that applications for its 2025 grants program are being accepted through February 1, 2025. A total of $6,500 is available for funding projects, programs, and research that directly impact the health and wellness of Nevada citizens.Click here for more information about the program and how to apply.
Some Important Facts:
- The nursing profession has been ranked #1 in ethics and trust for 20 of the last 21 years by Gallup.
- Nurses perform basic duties including treating and educating patients and the public about various medical conditions, and providing advice and emotional support.
- Nurses require on-going education and practice to ensure safe, competent quality care is delivered.
- With advanced education, nurses increase their knowledge and skills to conduct research, integrate research into practice, and become educators, leaders, policy makers, and change agents.
- Since commencing, Nevada Nurses Foundation has awarded over $233,446 in nursing scholarships to Nevada students enrolled in Certified Nursing Assistant, Associate Degree in Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Licensed Practical Nursing to Registered Nursing (RN), RN to BSN, Master of Science in Nursing, and Doctorate programs as well as certification programs. The Foundation has also awarded $15,303 in grants for nursing programs, projects, and research.
There are approximately 40,000 nurses in Nevada who may be impacted by your generous donation. We hope that you will partner with Nevada Nurses Foundation to make a genuine difference in the access to quality healthcare in Nevada.