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.

Raven Pastores

2024 Joan Operario Legacy Scholarship Recipient

Jamine Gatewood, CNA

2024 NNF Scholarship Recipient, CNA to RN

Pauline Canlas, CNA

2025 NNF Scholarship Recipient, LPN Program

Callee Amari, CNA

2024 NNF Scholarship Recipient, Pre-Licensure ADN

Jesse Gonzalez, RN

2024 NNF Scholarship Recipient, Doctorate

Ashley Montiel, CNA

2025 Jessie J. Valentine Scholarship Recipient

Lyle Larson, RN

2025 Dalton Walker Legacy Scholarship Recipient

Tracy Hall, CNA

2024 NNF Scholarship Recipient, CNA to LPN Program

Alix Mejia

2024 NNF Scholarship Recipient, CNA to RN Program

Arik Herman, RN

2025 NNF Scholarship Recipient, RN to BSN Program

Terajean Whiterock, CCMA, CPT, CNA

2025 NNF Scholarship Recipient, Pre-Licensure ADN

Jenna Beam, RN

2024 NNF Scholarship Recipient, MSN

Rebecca Strong

2024 NNF Scholarship Recipient, Pre-Licensure BSN

Kelly Dilger, BSN, RN

2024 NNF Scholarship Recipient, MSN Program

Jenna Bailey, RN

2024 Jessie J. Valentine Scholarship Recipient

Lela Bass, CNA, LPN

2025 NNF Scholarship Recipient, LPN to RN Program

Emily McGinty, RN

2025 NNF Scholarship Recipient, Doctorate Program

Holly Schoening, RN

2025 NNF Scholarship Recipient, Masters Program

Jeanette Tellefsen, RN

2024 NNF Scholarship Recipient, RN to BSN Program

Bryannah Katayama

2024 NNF Scholarship Recipient, Pre-Licensure BSN

Janelle Willis, RN

2025 NNF Scholarship Recipient, Doctorate Program

Kasie Cunningham, RN

2025 NNF Scholarship Recipient, RN to BSN Program

Loni Jones, RN

2025 Nevada Nurses Association District 1 Scholarship Recipient

Kristel Gabelich

2025 Philippine Nurses Association Scholarship Recipient

Dulce Miranda, CNA

2025 Rural & Frontier Scholarship Recipient

Jerilyn Ogden

2024 Rural & Frontier Scholarship Recipient

Karen Powdrell, LPN

2025 NNF Scholarship Recipient, LPN to RN Program

Kalea Acevedo

2025 Debra & Dr. John Scott Endowed Scholarship Recipient

Romelyn Aljen Dizon

2024 Optum Scholarship Recipient

Alyxandria Olguin

2025 NNF Scholarship Recipient, Pre-Licensure ADN

Zuri Aranda, CMA, CNA

2025 NNF Scholarship Recipient, CNA to LPN Program

Jessica Bellander, RN

2025 NNF Scholarship Recipient, Masters Program

Eugene Chester Farr

2024 NNF Scholarship Recipient, CNA Program

Jaquelin Martinez, CNA

2025 Jessie J. Valentine Scholarship Recipient

Maritza Miramonthes

2024 Optum Scholarship Recipient

Erin Andrew, MS, RN

2024 NNF Scholarship Recipient, Doctorate Program

Chelsea Chanice

2025 NNF Scholarship Recipient, Pre-Licensure BSN

Tyronda Johnson Miller

2025 NNF Scholarship Recipient, Pre-Licensure BSN

Allison Vanholder, CNA

2025 NNF Scholarship Recipient, CNA to RN

Janai McFarland, LPN

2025 Nevada Nurses Association District 3 Scholarship Recipient

Princess Ariane Ramos, CNA

2024 NNF Scholarship Recipient, LPN Program

Estefany Rosales

2025 Optum Scholarship Recipient

Matthew Giacoma

2024 Erick Christopherson Scholarship Recipient

Efrain Perez

2024 Erick Christopherson Scholarship Recipient

April Ramirez

2024 Rural & Frontier Scholarship Recipient

Nevada 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.