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Florida Nurses Foundation

Promoting nursing and the delivery of healthcare through the
advancement of research, education and practice

Nurses Week 2025: Honor a Nurse with Your Donation

This National Nurses Week, the Florida Nurses Foundation invites you to honor a
nurse who inspires. With your donation, you can pay tribute to a colleague, friend or
mentor that has made a significant impact on your life or the lives of others.

About the Foundation

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.

Mission: 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:

  • Development financial support for research
  • Advance knowledge of the nursing profession
  • Encourage nursing research and career development
  • Assist nurses in need

Scholarships and Research Grants

Each year, the Foundation awards scholarships and grants to qualified registered nurses and students. For more information on available scholarships and grants, please click the button below.

Board of Trustees

Jayne Willis

PRESIDENT

Frances Downs

VICE PRESIDENT

Debbie Conner

TREASURER

Barbara Russell

SECRETARY

Marie O. Etienne

TRUSTEE

Stacy McClelland

TRUSTEE

George Peraza-Smith

TRUSTEE

Bill Pierce

TRUSTEE

Guillermo Valdes

TRUSTEE

Selma Verse

TRUSTEE

Florida Nurses Association
1235 E. Concord St.
Orlando, FL 32803
Phone: 407.487.2230

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 536985
Orlando, FL 32853-6985