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.
Lela Bass, CNA, LPN
2025 NNF Scholarship Recipient, LPN to RN Program
April Ramirez
2024 Rural & Frontier Scholarship Recipient
Kelly Dilger, BSN, RN
2024 NNF Scholarship Recipient, MSN Program
Jenna Bailey, RN
2024 Jessie J. Valentine Scholarship Recipient
Kristel Gabelich
2025 Philippine Nurses Association Scholarship Recipient
Holly Schoening, RN
2025 NNF Scholarship Recipient, Masters Program
Alyxandria Olguin
2025 NNF Scholarship Recipient, Pre-Licensure ADN
Efrain Perez
2024 Erick Christopherson Scholarship Recipient
Ashley Montiel, CNA
2025 Jessie J. Valentine Scholarship Recipient
Kalea Acevedo
2025 Debra & Dr. John Scott Endowed Scholarship Recipient
Tracy Hall, CNA
2024 NNF Scholarship Recipient, CNA to LPN Program
Janai McFarland, LPN
2025 Nevada Nurses Association District 3 Scholarship Recipient
Kasie Cunningham, RN
2025 NNF Scholarship Recipient, RN to BSN Program
Rebecca Strong
2024 NNF Scholarship Recipient, Pre-Licensure BSN
Erin Andrew, MS, RN
2024 NNF Scholarship Recipient, Doctorate Program
Raven Pastores
2024 Joan Operario Legacy Scholarship Recipient
Tyronda Johnson Miller
2025 NNF Scholarship Recipient, Pre-Licensure BSN
Jeanette Tellefsen, RN
2024 NNF Scholarship Recipient, RN to BSN Program
Alix Mejia
2024 NNF Scholarship Recipient, CNA to RN Program
Emily McGinty, RN
2025 NNF Scholarship Recipient, Doctorate Program
Romelyn Aljen Dizon
2024 Optum Scholarship Recipient
Maritza Miramonthes
2024 Optum Scholarship Recipient
Chelsea Chanice
2025 NNF Scholarship Recipient, Pre-Licensure BSN
Jerilyn Ogden
2024 Rural & Frontier Scholarship Recipient
Estefany Rosales
2025 Optum Scholarship Recipient
Matthew Giacoma
2024 Erick Christopherson Scholarship Recipient
Jessica Bellander, RN
2025 NNF Scholarship Recipient, Masters Program
Callee Amari, CNA
2024 NNF Scholarship Recipient, Pre-Licensure ADN
Karen Powdrell, LPN
2025 NNF Scholarship Recipient, LPN to RN Program
Bryannah Katayama
2024 NNF Scholarship Recipient, Pre-Licensure BSN
Dulce Miranda, CNA
2025 Rural & Frontier Scholarship Recipient
Jenna Beam, RN
2024 NNF Scholarship Recipient, MSN
Jaquelin Martinez, CNA
2025 Jessie J. Valentine Scholarship Recipient
Eugene Chester Farr
2024 NNF Scholarship Recipient, CNA Program
Lyle Larson, RN
2025 Dalton Walker Legacy Scholarship Recipient
Arik Herman, RN
2025 NNF Scholarship Recipient, RN to BSN Program
Janelle Willis, RN
2025 NNF Scholarship Recipient, Doctorate Program
Allison Vanholder, CNA
2025 NNF Scholarship Recipient, CNA to RN
Princess Ariane Ramos, CNA
2024 NNF Scholarship Recipient, LPN Program
Zuri Aranda, CMA, CNA
2025 NNF Scholarship Recipient, CNA to LPN Program
Jesse Gonzalez, RN
2024 NNF Scholarship Recipient, Doctorate
Loni Jones, RN
2025 Nevada Nurses Association District 1 Scholarship Recipient
Pauline Canlas, CNA
2025 NNF Scholarship Recipient, LPN Program
Jamine Gatewood, CNA
2024 NNF Scholarship Recipient, CNA to RN
Terajean Whiterock, CCMA, CPT, CNA
2025 NNF Scholarship Recipient, Pre-Licensure ADNNevada Nurses Foundation Grants Program
The Foundation is pleased to announce that applications for its 2026 grants program are being accepted through February 1, 2026. 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 $271,446 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.