Faresha Sims
2012-2013 Winner | Master’s Degree
Faresha Sims, winner of the ESTELLE OSBORNE scholarship, is a native Mississippian who is presently attending Virginia Commonwealth University Nurse Anesthesia Program. After completing her first year of advance practice study in the field of nurse anesthesia, she enrolled in the dual degree track that allows graduate students who have exhibited exceptional academic performance to complete their master and doctorate degree of nurse anesthesia concurrently. Faresha is engaged in the community promoting a positive image of the nursing profession to youngsters. When volunteering with the Jump Ropes to Stethoscopes Community Outreach Program, Emerging Healthcare Leaders Mentoring Program and the SciKids Organization, she enjoys discussing becoming a nurse with many young potential candidates and promoting the profession.
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Nurses Educational Funds, Inc. (NEF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established by nurses for nurses in 1912, and since then, the organization has awarded over 1,500 scholarships to support the pursuit of advanced degrees in nursing.
NEF’s named scholarships, created with a minimum donation of $50,000, honor and memorialize nurse leaders, from Isabel Hampton Robb to Thelma Schorr to Susan Bowar-Ferres. 100% of donations help to keep NEF scholarships funded in perpetuity; organization expenses are covered by prudent management of NEF’s investments.