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Scholars

Jeanne Alhusen 2008-2009 Winner | Doctoral Degree
Jeanne Alhusen attended Johns Hopkins. Degree: DNP read more.
Karla Baning 2008-2009 Winner | Doctoral Degree
Karla Baning attended the University of Arizona. read more.
Kristen Bradley 2008-2009 Winner | Master’s Degree
Kristen Bradley attended UCLA. read more.
Shannon Cohen 2008-2009 Winner | Doctoral Degree
Shannon Cohen attended the University of HI, Manoa. read more.
George Cox 2008-2009 Winner | Doctoral Degree
George Cox attended Rush University. read more.
Kim Francis 2008-2009 Winner | Doctoral Degree
Kim Francis attended Boston College. read more.
Brian French 2008-2009 Winner | Doctoral Degree
Brian French attended Boston College. read more.
Stephanie Gilbertson-White 2008-2009 Winner | Doctoral Degree
Stephanie Gilbertson-White attended UCSF. read more.
Kathleen Hall 2008-2009 Winner | Doctoral Degree
Kathleen Hall attended the University of Arizona. read more.
Kelli Hall 2008-2009 Winner | Doctoral Degree
Kelli Hall attended Columbia University. read more.
Susan Hartford 2008-2009 Winner | Master’s Degree
Mary Johnson 2008-2009 Winner | Master’s Degree
Mary Johnson was awarded the Edith M. Pritchard Scholarship. School attended: Walden University read more.
Kelly Kollar 2008-2009 Winner | Master’s Degree
Kelly Kollar attended Northeastern University . read more.
Cynthia LaFond 2008-2009 Winner | Doctoral Degree
Cynthia LaFond attended the University of IL at Chicago. Degree: PhD read more.
Christina Murphey 2008-2009 Winner | Doctoral Degree
Christina Murphey attended the University of Texas, Austin. Degree: PhD read more.
Carina Sterling 2008-2009 Winner | Master’s Degree
Carina Sterling attended UCLA. read more.
Christine Strayhorn 2008-2009 Winner | Master’s Degree
Christine Strayhorn attended Duke University. read more.
Lindsay Thomas 2008-2009 Winner | Master’s Degree
Lindsay Thomas attended UCSF. read more.
Penny Watts 2008-2009 Winner | Doctoral Degree
Penny Watts attended the University of Alabama at Birmingham. read more.
Felicia Williams 2008-2009 Winner | Master’s Degree

FEATURED SCHOLAR

Grace Schneider

(2025-2026 Winner)

Grace Schneider is an honored recipient of the NEF Jane Eleanor Knox Scholarship for a unique commitment to Nursing and clearly demonstrated leadership potential. Grace obtained both her bachelor’s and master’s... read more.

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