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2023
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​Foundation of the National Student Nurses’ Association Awards Over $307,000 in Scholarships (4/27/23)
The Foundation of the National Student Nurses’ Association (FNSNA) FNSNA is delighted to continue the collaboration with Johnson & Johnson in support of Our Race to Health Equity Diversity Nursing Scholarships and BAND-AID® BRAND Champions for Health Equity Scholarships. Our Race to Health Equity Diversity Nursing Scholarships supports 84 nursing students from racially and ethnically diverse backgrounds. 

Foundation of the National Student Nurses’ Association Awards over $12,000 in Scholarships (4/27/23) 
The Foundation of the National Student Nurses’ Association (FNSNA) awarded 2 scholarships for the 2023-24 academic year in memory of Andrea E. Higham, a long-time employee of Johnson & Johnson and fierce nurse advocate who led the Johnson & Johnson Campaign for Nursing’s Future. The Scholarship Selection Committee, composed of faculty and students, met in February 2023 to review scholarship applications submitted by thousands of applicants. 

Foundation of the National Student Nurses’ Association Awards Over $12,800 in Promise of Nursing Regional Scholarships to Nursing Students (4/27/23)
The Foundation of the National Student Nurses’ Association (FNSNA) awarded 4 Promise of Nursing (PON) scholarships for the 2023-2024 academic year. Thirty-three fundraising events, sponsored by Johnson & Johnson’s Campaign for Nursing’s Future were held from 2002 until 2017. Funds were contributed by hospitals, healthcare agencies, nursing schools and by Johnson & Johnson to support gala nurse recognition dinners. Scholarships for undergraduate nursing students; fellowships for graduate students studying to become nurse educators; and grants distributed to nursing schools are administered by the Foundation of the National Student Nurses’ Association. Undergraduate scholars were chosen from the Promise of Nursing region of Tennessee. 

Foundation of the National Student Nurses’ Association Awards Over $320,000 in Scholarships (4/27/23)
The Foundation of the National Student Nurses’ Association (FNSNA) awarded 124 scholarships for the 2023-24 academic year. The Scholarship Selection Committee, composed of faculty and students, met in February 2023 to review scholarship applications submitted by thousands of applicants. The 2024 online scholarship application will be available in September at www.forevernursing.org for the 2024-2025 academic year.
2022
Trustees Elected to the FNSNA Board of Trustees (10/27/2022)
The Foundation of the National Student Nurses’ Association, Inc. (FNSNA) is pleased to announce the re-election of Pamela Thompson, MS, RN, FAAN to serve as Treasurer to the Board of Trustees. Additionally, Shirley Quarles, EdD, RN, FAAN (COL, USAR, RET) has been elected to serve on the Board of Trustees and transition to her new role as Secretary for a three-year term.
Dr. Larry Z. Slater Elected President of the FNSNA Board of Trustees (10/15/2022)
The Foundation of the National Student Nurses’ Association, Inc. (FNSNA) is pleased to announce the election of Larry Slater, PhD, RN-BC, CNE, FAAN to serve as President of the Board of Trustees.
Although not his first career, Dr. Slater discovered his passion for the nursing profession and nursing education as an undergraduate student at the University of Alabama, Birmingham (UAB). It was there that he became a member of the National Student Nurses’ Association (NSNA) and began to leave his mark on the nursing profession. After earning his baccalaureate degree in nursing in 2008, Dr. Slater continued his education at UAB School of Nursing, earning a PhD in 2011 and most recently (2022) earning a Master’s degree in accounting. While earning his doctoral degree, he also earned a Certificate of Teaching in Nursing. Today, Dr. Slater continues his career educating future nurses as the Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Clinical Professor at Lowenburg College of Nursing, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN.
FNSNA Launches the Terri Tonsetic, RN, Memorial Scholarship Match Campaign (9/12/2022)
The Foundation of the National Student Nurses’ Association, Inc (FNSNA) is proud to launch a special match campaign to support the Terri Tonsetic, RN, Memorial Scholarship Endowment. Now through November 29, 2022, anyone with an interest in supporting future flight nurses, critical care nurses, or emergency department nurses may donate to this very important fund in memory of this incredible nurse.
Foundation of the National Student Nurses’ Association Awards Over $300,000 in Scholarships (5/17/2022)
The Foundation of the National Student Nurses’ Association (FNSNA) FNSNA is delighted to continue the collaboration with Johnson & Johnson in support of Our Race to Health Equity Diversity Nursing Scholarships and BAND-AID® BRAND Champions for Health Equity Scholarships. Our Race to Health Equity Diversity Nursing Scholarships support nursing students from racially and ethnically diverse backgrounds. 
Foundation of the National Student Nurses’ Association Awards $20,000 in Scholarships (5/17/2022)
The Foundation of the National Student Nurses’ Association (FNSNA) awarded 5 scholarships for the 2022-23 academic year in memory of Andrea E. Higham, a long-time employee of Johnson & Johnson and fierce nurse advocate who led the Johnson & Johnson Campaign for Nursing’s Future. The Scholarship Selection Committee, composed of faculty and students, met in March 2022 to review scholarship applications submitted by thousands of applicants. 
Foundation of the National Student Nurses’ Association Awards Over $13,000 in Promise of Nursing Regional Scholarships to Nursing Students (5/17/2022)
The Foundation of the National Student Nurses’ Association (FNSNA) awarded 6 Promise of Nursing (PON) scholarships for the 2022-2023 academic year. Thirty-three fundraising events, sponsored by Johnson & Johnson’s Campaign for Nursing’s Future were held from 2002 until 2017. Funds were contributed by hospitals, healthcare agencies, nursing schools and by Johnson & Johnson to support gala nurse recognition dinners. Scholarships for undergraduate nursing students; fellowships for graduate students studying to become nurse educators; and grants distributed to nursing schools are administered by the Foundation of the National Student Nurses’ Association. Undergraduate scholar recipients will be chosen from the following Promise of Nursing regions: Arizona and Texas. 
Foundation of the National Student Nurses’ Association Awards Over $181,000 in Scholarships (5/17/2022)
The Foundation of the National Student Nurses’ Association (FNSNA) awarded 83 scholarships for the 2022-23 academic year. The Scholarship Selection Committee, composed of faculty and students, met in March 2022 to review scholarship applications submitted by thousands of applicants. The 2023 online scholarship application will be available in September at www.forevernursing.org for the 2023-2024 academic year.
2021
Major General (Retired) George A. Alexander, MD, Appointed to the FNSNA Board of Trustees (12/20/2021)
The Foundation of the National Student Nurses’ Association, Inc. (FNSNA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Major General (Retired) George A. Alexander, MD, to the FNSNA Board of Trustees. He is the first medical doctor to be appointed to serve on the Board of Trustees. “Major General Alexander brings a unique background, a vast network beyond nursing, and extraordinary experience. The FNSNA Board is delighted to welcome him as a Trustee,” stated Dr. Carol Toussie Weingarten, President, FNSNA Board of Trustees.
​Barbara Ward, MPA, BSN, Appointed Trustee of the FNSNA (12/20/2021)
The Foundation of the National Student Nurses’ Association (FNSNA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Barbara Ward, MPA, BSN, to serve as Trustee on the Board of Trustees. On being appointed, Ms. Ward stated, “I consider it an honor to serve as a Trustee and to contribute to supporting the mission of the FNSNA. Based upon my nursing experience, I believe it is critical to support deserving students seeking nursing careers given the future nursing shortage projections.
Sandra Gomberg, DNP, RN, Appointed Vice President of the FNSNA (12/20/2021)
The Foundation of the National Student Nurses’ Association, Inc. (FNSNA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Sandra Gomberg, DNP, RN, to the position of Vice President of the FNSNA Board of Trustees. On being appointed to serve as Vice President, Dr. Gomberg stated, “My professional identity as a nurse and leader was forever imprinted on my life from being a member in NSNA and my local Student Nurses’ Association at Villanova University Fitzpatrick College of Nursing. It is my great privilege to give back to the NSNA through serving as a Trustee for the Foundation of the NSNA, stewarding the organization’s investment in the next generation of nurse leaders.” ​
​FNSNA Raises over $8,000 through Virtual Fitness Challenge (6/8/2021)
The Foundation of the National Student Nurses’ Association, Inc (FNSNA) held its first-ever Scrubs and Sneakers Virtual Fitness Challenge. For the past nine weeks nursing students, faculty, NSNA/FNSNA staff and other individuals participated in the challenge to continue to celebrate the Year of the Nurse!  The challenge also promoted health and wellness within the nursing community and helped to raise funds to support the FNSNA undergraduate scholarship program.
FNSNA Partners with Johnson & Johnson to Award Over $240,000 in Scholarships (5/4/21)
The Foundation of the National Student Nurses’ Association (FNSNA) FNSNA is excited to partner with Johnson & Johnson in support of Our Race to Health Equity Diversity Nursing Scholarships and BAND-AID® BRAND Champions for Health Equity Scholarships. Our Race to Health Equity Diversity Nursing Scholarships support nursing students from racially and ethnically diverse backgrounds. BAND-AID® BRAND Champions for Health Equity Scholarships provided emergency funding for Black nursing students with the graduation date of spring 2021 that demonstrated financial circumstances preventing them from graduating on time. The Scholarship Selection Committee, composed of faculty and students, met virtually in March 2021 to review scholarship applications submitted by thousands of applicants. The 2022 online scholarship application will be available in September at www.forevernursing.org for the 2022-2023 academic year.
FNSNA Awards Over $49,800 in Promise of Nursing Regional Scholarships to Nursing Students (5/4/21)
The Foundation of the National Student Nurses’ Association (FNSNA) awarded 24 Promise of Nursing (PON) scholarships for the 2021-2022 academic year. The Promise of Nursing regional fundraising events, sponsored by the Johnson & Johnson Campaign for Nursing, raised over $15 million since 2002 for undergraduate student nursing scholarships, faculty fellowships, and nursing school grants.
FNSNA Awards Over $228,520 in Scholarships (5/4/21)
The Foundation of the National Student Nurses’ Association (FNSNA) awarded 47 scholarships for the 2021-22 academic year. The Scholarship Selection Committee, composed of faculty and students, met virtually in March 2021 to review scholarship applications submitted by thousands of applicants. The 2022 online scholarship application will be available in September at www.forevernursing.org for the 2022-2023 academic year.
Foundation of the NSNA Appoints New Trustee to the Board of Trustees
The Foundation of the National Student Nurses’ Association Inc. (FNSNA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Shirley Quarles, EdD, RN, FAAN to the position of Trustee on the Board of Trustees.​ Read more
2020
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 Nursing Profession Mourns the Loss of a   Great Leader

 Robert Victor Piemonte, EdD, RN, CAE, FAAN, a   highly esteemed professional leader and former   Executive Director of the National Student   Nurses' Association, succumbed to the corona   virus on April 21, 2020.


Dr. Piemonte, born in 1934, graduated from Pilgrim State Hospital School of Nursing and earned the Bachelor of Science Degree at Long Island University and Master of Arts, Master of Education and Doctorate of Education degrees from Teachers College, Columbia University.
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FNSNA Awards over $163,100 in Scholarships (3/23/20)
The Foundation of the National Student Nurses’ Association (FNSNA) awarded 80 scholarships for the 2020-21 academic year. The Scholarship Selection Committee, composed of faculty and students, met at FNSNA headquarters in February 2020 to review scholarship applications submitted by hundreds of applicants. The 2021 online scholarship application will be available in September at www.forevernursing.org for the 2021-2022 academic year.
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FNSNA Awards Over $56,700 in Promise of Nursing Regional Scholarships to Nursing Students and Awards $43,500 in Promise of Nursing Regional Faculty Fellowships (3/23/20)
The Foundation of the National Student Nurses’ Association (FNSNA)  awarded 18 Promise of Nursing (PON) scholarships for the 2020-2021 academic year and 9 Promise of Nursing faculty fellowships awarded for the 2019-2020 academic year.  

2019
FNSNA Appoints New Treasurer to Board of Trustees (07/25/19)
The Foundation of the National Student Nurses' Association (FNSNA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Pamela Austin Thompson, MS, RN, FAAN, to the position of Treasurer to the Board of Trustees. Read More

FNSNA Awards $125,625 in Promise of Nursing Regional Scholarships (4/12/19)
The Foundation of the National Student Nurses’ Association (FNSNA) awarded 50 Promise of Nursing (PON) scholarships for the 2019-2020 academic year. The Promise of Nursing regional fundraising events, sponsored by the Johnson & Johnson Campaign for Nursing, raised over $15 million since 2002 for undergraduate student nursing scholarships, faculty fellowships, and nursing school grants. Funds were contributed by hospitals, healthcare agencies, nursing schools and by Johnson & Johnson to support gala nurse recognition events. The FNSNA awarded scholarships in the following regions: Arizona, California, Maryland, Mississippi, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington. The Scholarship Selection Committee, composed of faculty and students, met at FNSNA headquarters in February 2019 to review scholarship applications submitted by hundreds of applicants. The 2020 online scholarship application will be available in September           at www.forevernursing.org for the 2020-2021 academic year.

​FNSNA Awards $294,950 in Scholarships (4/12/19)
The Foundation of the National Student Nurses’ Association (FNSNA) awarded 85 scholarships for the 2019-20 academic year. Scholars and sponsors were recognized during the National Student Nurses’ Association 67th Annual Convention, April 3 – 7, 2019, in Salt Lake City, UT. The Scholarship Selection Committee, composed of faculty and students, met at FNSNA headquarters in February 2019 to review scholarship applications submitted by hundreds of applicants. The 2020 online scholarship application will be available in September at www.forevernursing.org for the 2020-2021 academic year.
2018
National Council of State Boards of Nursing Makes Special Contribution to FNSNA
FNSNA Awards over $95,200 in Promise of Nursing Regional Scholarships 
FNSNA Awards over $244,000 in Scholarships