Nurses Educational Funds, Inc. Scholarship for Leadership
Nurses Educational Funds, Inc.
More than 1,460 Scholarships for Advanced Degrees in Nursing Awarded
More than 1,460 Scholarships for Advanced Degrees in Nursing Awarded
Jessica Kramer is in the master's program at the University of Pennsylvania and works at HUP, the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, located in Philadelphia's inner city. Her goal is to be a women's health nurse practitioner, helping the vulnerable population she sees every day on her way to work and school. Domestic violence, sexually transmitted diseases, trafficking and substance abuse are challenges these women face every day. Once qualified as an NP, Ms. Kramer wants to work with this population, providing the resources and education they need for a healthy lifestyle. She wants eventually also to teach women's health in an undergraduate nursing program.
(2017-2018 Winner)
The recipient of the 2017 Judith G. Whitaker Scholarship is Carrie Rewakowski, who has practiced as a registered nurse for 19 years in a wide variety of roles. Carrie has held positions in acute care, oncology,... read more.
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