The Florida Nurses Foundation exists to promote nursing and delivery of healthcare through the advancement of research, education and practice. Each year, funds are provided to registered nurses and students for scholarships and research grants.
The Foundation was established by members of the Florida Nurses Association in 1983. The first grants were given in 1986 at the Florida Nurses Association Convention. The FNF focus has evolved over time to include contributions to support nursing education and research and to provide assistance to nurses in need.
Mission Statement
In support of the mission of the Florida Nurses Association, the Florida Nurses Foundation (FNF) promotes optimal health care for Florida citizens through prudent stewardship of entrusted funds and through creative philanthropy focused on outcomes that support and advance the profession of nursing.
The initiatives of the Foundation are to:
Develop financial support for research;
Advance knowledge of the nursing profession;
Encourage nursing research and career development; and
Assist nurses in need.
2010 SCHOLARSHIPS AND RESEARCH GRANT APPLICATIONS CYCLE NOW OPEN
Scholarships and research grants are available on an annual basis. The deadline to submit applications is June 1, 2010. Click here to start the appliction process. Recipients will be notified in September 2010.
Centennial Cookbook
Continue celebrating FNA's Centennial AND give to the Florida Nurses Foundation by purchasing a Centennial Cookbook. The cookbook is filled with 100+ delicious recipes... all favorites from FNA members! Click here for the Centennial Cookbook order form.
FNA has partnered with Capital One® to create the FNA Visa® Platinum Card with special rewards for FNA members. Not only can you enjoy solid card benefits, FNA benefits each time you use the card! Click here to apply for your card now and don't forget to use it for all of your FNA purchases!
Friends and Colleagues Tribute
Recognize someone who has made a difference in your life with the FNF Friends and Colleagues Tribute. Make a donation and this person will be recognized in FNA materials such as The Florida Nurse, FNA Members Only, FNA QuickNews and the FNA website. Click here to donate now! Donations to the Friends and Collegues Tribute benefit the Paula Massey Nurses In Need fund, supporting nurses that find themselves in financial dire need.
FNA has partnered with Capital One® to create the FNA Visa® Platinum Card with special rewards for FNA members. Not only can you enjoy solid card benefits, FNA benefits each time you use the card! Click here to apply for your card now and don't forget to use it for all of your FNA purchases!
Focus on the Foundation Newsletter
Click here to view the latest issue of the FNF Newsletter, Focus on the Foundation.
Thank you to the Florida Nurses Foundation Trustees!
2009-2010 Board of Trustees
Regina Mirabella, RN, MSN- President
Hudson, FL
Marydelle Polk, PhD, CNE, ARNP-BC - Vice President
Ft. Myers, FL
Germinia Rio, DNSC, ARNP, CPH - Treasurer
Jacksonville, FL
Kay Fullwood, ARNP, RN, MSN- Secretary
Jacksonville, FL
TRUSTEES
Marguerite Purnell, RN: AHN-BC, PhD
Lake Worth, FL
Brandy Lehman, RN, PhD
Lutz, FL
Jaibun Earp, PhD, ARNP, CNE
Tallahassee, FL
Ed Briggs, ARNP
St. Petersburg, FL
Mary Bear, PhD, RN
Winter Park, FL
Sarah Fishman, ARNP, PhD
Lauderhill, FL
Debra Wagner, ARNP
Jacksonville, FL
Your financial support is vital in achieving Foundation initiatives. The Florida Nurses Foundation offers several ways for friends of nursing to build for the future, such as:
Named Fund: $10,000 (Individuals or groups can contribute toward the establishment of a named fund);
Leadership Circle: $1,000 and above;
Gold Circle: $500 and above;
Silver Circle: $250 and above;
Bronze Circle: $100 and above;
Patron: $50 - $100; and
Donor: Less than $50.
You will receive a Distinctive Foundation pin for all donations over $25.00
Research Grants and Scholarships
Below please find the named funds "in progress" for the Florida Nurses Foundation. We need your support to complete these funds and to begin giving scholarships and grants to deserving nurses. Click here to make an online donation TODAY! Thank you in advance for your support.
PLEASE NOTE: Scholarships and research grants are available on an annual basis. The application process for 2009 scholarships and research grants is now closed. Please check back in January 2010 for the opportunity to apply for 2010 funding. The deadline to submit applications will be June 1, 2010.
The following funding is available for students seeking financial assistance in the form of scholarships and registered nurses conducting research:
Scholarships
District 4 Florida Nurses Scholarship/Research Award Hillsborough County: Generic RN, or graduate program;
District 8 Charlotte Anzalone Scholarship Fund Orlando, Seminole, and Osceola counties; graduate or undergraduate; may award statewide if no local applicants;
Ruth Jacobs District 46 Scholarship (formerly Districts 13 & 33) Pinellas County; accredited nursing program, priority to RN;
District 14 Marcy Klosterman Memorial Scholarship Fund Lake County. 3.0 GPA;
District 6 (formerly District 18) Generic Scholarship Fund Volusia County: two named scholarships per year, Lillian Hulla, Friend of Nursing and Olive Seymour. Statewide: four generic scholarships per year;
District 20 The Evelyn Baxter Memorial Fund Manatee County; 60% to scholarship for ADN, BSN, MSN, PhD/DNS ARNP students; 40% to research grants in graduate program;
District 21 Louise Fiske Memorial Scholarship Fund-Undergraduate or Graduate, Resident of Broward County. Minimum 3.0 GPA;
District 24 Erma B. Kraft Scholarship Fund Indian River County: generic student;
District 46 Olive Ramsey Memorial Scholarship Fund Pinellas or Pasco Counties: 2.5 GPA for undergraduates; 3.2 for graduate students;
Edna Hicks Fund Scholarship Statewide and open to all levels;
Mary York Scholarship Fund Need Criteria not restricted at this time;
Nina Brookins Scholarship Fund (District 5 Charitable Trust)Preference given to a student living and/or attending school in South Florida;
Eleanor Bindrum Scholarship Fund (District 5 Charitable Trust) Preference given to a perioperative nurse returning to school in South Florida;
Charlotte Liddell Scholarship Fund (District 5 Charitable Trust) Preference given to a student focusing on psychiatric nursing attending school in South Florida;
Undine Sams and Friends Scholarship Fund (District 5 Charitable Trust) Statewide; open to all levels;
Ruth Finamore Scholarship Fund Open to all levels;
Connie Dorry Memorial Fund Resident of Dade County and enrolled in the MSN NP Program in an accredited school;
Great 100 Nursing Scholarship Nursing student residing in Northeast Florida and enrolled at least one semester in an undergraduate or graduate RN program. Open to all active RNs residing in NE Florida;
Agnes Naughton RN-BSN Fund- This fund is established to honor Agnes Naughton who was a lifelong FNA member and the mother of FNA Executive Director Paula Massey. She valued education and this scholarship will assist a RN who is continuing his or her education;
District 3 Scholarship- Two scholarships annually; Preference to Marion County Residents, BSN generic students only, GPA-3.0 or higher; and
Ingeborg Mauksch Scholarship– Preference to Lee County Residents.
Research Grants
Evelyn Frank McKnight Open to all qualified applicants;
Frieda Norton- District 5 Charitable Trust Open to all qualified applicants;
Undine Sams and Friends Research Grant Fund(District 5 Charitable Trust) Preference given to nurse researcher from South Florida;
Blanche Case Research Fund (District 5 Charitable Trust)Preference given to nurse researcher from South Florida;
Edna Hicks Research Fund- (District 5 Charitable Trust)Preference given to nurse researcher from South Florida; and
District 20 The Evelyn Baxter Memorial Fund Manatee County; 60% to scholarship for ADN, BSN, MSN, PhD/DNS ARNP students; 40% to research grants in graduate program.
Imogene King Research Fund Open to graduate students from all over the state.
Nurses in Need
The Nurses in Need Fund Nurses in Need was established by the nurses of FNA to be able to give small grants to help nurses in immediate need of help. An initial fundraiser was held at a past convention with a donation from the District 5 Charitible trust along with a challenge at the House of Delegates that year. Since then the Foundation has helped several nurses with issues such as rent, or even a license renewal. Nurses must be able to document the need and the grants are usually available in 24-72 hours depending on completion of the application. The Foundation encourages you to donate to this fund to help colleagues in crisis.
Undine Sams (District 5 Charitable Trust) - Fund for Nurses in Need
Maureen Finney (District 5 Charitable Trust) - Fund for Nurses in Need Fund
Katherine Gutwald/Lillian Smith (District 9 Fund)
Paula Massey - Fund for Nurses in Need
These funds are limited and based on availability and number of requests in a given budget year. Contact the Foundation office for information at (407) 896-3261 or email foundation@floridanurse.org.
Barbara Lumpkin Institute
The Barbara Lumpkin Institute exists to promote public policy education for nurses and friends of nursing. FNA has long been an advocate for nurses and healthcare policy, especially since many of FNA's legislative priorities exist to protect the health of Florida residents.
The Barbara Lumpkin Institute supports public policy education through an annual symposium and financial support of nurses getting involved in healthcare policy. Click here to learn more about the annual public policy symposium.
The Barbara Lumpkin Institute has developed a legislative resource toolkit, chockful of tips on activism and lobbying. Click here for your own copy of the Barbara Lumpkin Insitute Legislative Resource Toolkit.
Click here to donate to the Barbara Lumpkin Institute.
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