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.
Laquienta Kirby
2022 Rural & Frontier Scholarship Recipient
Amber Damitz, MA
2022 Optum Scholarship Recipient
Christopher Thompson, AEMT
2022 Erick Christopherson Scholarship Recipient2022 Orvis School of Nursing Scholarship Recipient
Erin Pate, MSN, RN
2021 Arthur L. Davis Publishing Scholarship Recipient
David Mateos, CNA
2022 Erick Christopherson Scholarship Recipient2022 Philippine Nurses Association Scholarship Recipient
Brooklyn Butler, CNA
2021 Jessie J. Valentine Scholarship Recipient
Meron Teffera
2021 NNF Scholarship Recipient, BSN Program
Dawn Sheldon
2021 NNF Scholarship Recipient, LPN Program
Marilou Gasper, LPN, CNA
2022 NNF Scholarship Recipient, LPN to RN Program
Katrina Mesias, CNA
2021 NNF Scholarship Recipient, CNA to RN Program
Christina "Chrissy" Scilacci, CNA
2021 NNF Scholarship Recipient, CNA to RN Program
Arashdeep Kaur, CNA
2022 Unitek Scholarship Recipient
Ron Gonzalezi, MS, MSN, RN
2021 NNF Scholarship Recipient, Doctorate Program
Joyce Coleman, RN, BSN, MSN
2022 NNA Scholarship Recipient
Elvis D'Souza, LPN
2022 NNF Scholarship Recipient, LPN to BSN Program
Kira Ballinger
2021 Philippine Nurses Association Scholarship Recipient
Kyle Simon, BS, CNA
2021 NNF Scholarship Recipient, LPN Program
Shelby Lee, RN, ASN
2021 NNF Scholarship Recipient, RN to BSN Program
Destiny Linnell, AEMT
2022 Renown RMC Scholarship Recipient
Jessica Bruffy, CNA
2022 Nightingale College Scholarship Recipient
Thania Rodriguez, CNA
2022 Jessie J. Valentine Scholarship Recipient
Elizabeth "Beth" Melton, APRN, CNM, IBCLC
2022 Debra & John Scott Scholarship Recipient
Gabrielle SuSong-Bennett, RN
2022 NNF Scholarship Recipient, MSN Program2022 Optum Scholarship Recipient
Cheyenne Shoup, CNA
2022 NNF Scholarship Recipient, CNA to RN Program
Alyse Stern, RN, ADN
2021 NNF Scholarship Recipient, RN to BSN Program
Katie Snow, BS
2021 NNF Scholarship Recipient, BSN Program
Allen Perez, MSN-Ed, RN, CNE
2022 NNF Scholarship Recipient, Doctorate Program
Shane Palomo, CNA
2022 NNF Scholarship Recipient, LPN Program
Carrie Ann Barrier, BS, ADN, BSN
2022 NNF Scholarship Recipient, MSN Program
Megan Herbst
2022 Arthur L. Davis Publishing Scholarship Recipient
Hope Sands, RN
2022 NNF Scholarship Recipient, RN to BSN Program
Larissa Diaz
2021 NNF Scholarship Recipient, LPN to RN Program
Katherine Archer, CNA
2022 Jessie J. Valentine Scholarship Recipient
Cailin Holt
2021 Saint Mary's Scholarship Recipient
Brian Dankowski, MS, RN, BSN, ADN
2021 NNA District 1 Scholarship Recipient
Andrew Reyes, RN
2022 NNF Scholarship Recipient, RN to BSN Program
Lisa Thayer, RN, BSN, ADN
2021 NNF Scholarship Recipient, BSN Program
Melissa Mancuso, RMA
2022 Optum Scholarship Recipient
Juan Ramirez, LPN
2021 NNF Scholarship Recipient, LPN to RN Program
Ana Guillen, CMA
2022 Unitek Scholarship Recipient
Cheryl Moreno
2021 Philippine Nurses Association Scholarship Recipient
Leilani Ferrer, RN, MBA, BSN
2021 Greg Peistrup Scholarship Recipient
Elizeth Jackson
2022 NNF Scholarship Recipient, Pre-Licensure BSN Program
Jessica Lynch, MSN, RN
2021 Rural & Frontier Scholarship Recipient
Stacy Swenson, LPN
2022 Philippine Nurses Association Scholarship Recipient
Rebecca Paulson
2021 NNF Scholarship Recipient, BSN Program
Megan Herbst
2022 Unitek Scholarship Recipient
Chelsea Chambers RN, BSN
2022 NAPNA Scholarship Recipient
Chelsea Erickson
2021 Chamberlain University Scholarship Recipient
Meagan Parsons, RN, BSN
2021 NNF Scholarship Recipient, MSN Program
Hannah Kohler, CEN, RN, BSN, ADN
2021 NNF Scholarship Recipient, Doctorate Program
Allyson Miller, BS
2021 High Sierra Behavioral Health Scholarship Recipient
Maria Wilcox, RN, OCN
2021 Jessie J. Valentine Scholarship Recipient
Jennifer Bochenski, CMA
2022 NNF Scholarship Recipient, LPN Program
Rebekah Volker, LPN
2022 Rural and Frontier Scholarship Recipient
Alyssa Anderson
2022 NNF Scholarship Recipient, Pre-Licensure BSN Program
Jay Brownson, MSN, RN, PCCN, CNML
2021 Renown RMC Scholarship Recipient
Brenda Delgado, FNP, APRN, MSN, BSN
2021 WRAPNN Scholarship RecipientNevada Nurses Foundation Grants Program
The Foundation is pleased to announce that applications for its 2023 grants program are being accepted through February 1, 2023. 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.
2023 Big Hat High Tea
Don't miss our next big social and fund-raising event: the 2023 Big Hat "Mardi Gras" High Tea, to be held at the Nevada Governor's mansion on April 29, 2023. Please consider attending or supporting the social event of the season! Click here for more details.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 awarded over $205,946 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 $12,803 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.