Rachel Beauchamp

I am extremely grateful for the honor I have of receiving this scholarship from the Tennessee Nurses Foundation. This scholarship is going to help ease some of my financial burdens. Through this financial assistance, I will be able to concentrate more on my studies and face any challenges that may come across while pursuing my nursing degree. As I face the trials of nursing school, I’ll remain steadfast because of the immense support from my loved ones. In the world of nursing, it is incredibly important to remember the importance of humility, integrity, and compassion. As I embark on my journey to become a healthcare professional, I will never forget to uphold these values. With the support of this scholarship, I am confident that I can not only achieve my academic goals but also make a genuine and meaningful impact in the lives of every patient I encounter. 

Amount received: $5,000

Jessica Taylor, B.S.

I am humbled to be a recipient of the Tennessee Nurses Foundation West Regional Scholarship. This award will hold immense value in relieving the cost of tuition toward my Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree at Christian Brothers University. The scholarship will prove instrumental in advancing my career, allowing me to pursue my lifelong ambition of becoming a distinguished Pediatric Nurse. Through this profession, I aspire to alleviate the suffering of children and provide them with the support and patient-centered care they need to overcome their darkest moments. I am grateful to have the opportunity to pursue this purpose without undue financial burden.

I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the Tennessee Nurses Foundation for providing me with the necessary tools to continue doing God's work.

Chiara Chier

What an honor it is to receive this scholarship. I am truly humbled by and appreciative of your generous support towards my education and career aspirations. Receiving this scholarship has brought some particularly welcome relief to my current financial situation. After some health complications from surgery that prevented me from working and earning wages last Summer, this scholarship will help mitigate my financial shortfall during this challenging time, allowing me to focus on my recovery and continued pursuit of my educational goals.

I am also incredibly grateful for the validation that this scholarship represents. Despite the health challenges that I have experienced all my life, I am so proud of my self-motivation to work longer and harder than my peers, not only to keep up but to achieve the lofty goals I set for myself. Being recognized by others through scholarships like this truly validates my efforts and reinforces my determination to continue my studies and make a positive impact on the lives of others as a nurse.

With sincerest gratitude, Chiara Chier 

Amount received: $5,000

McKinley Blackburn Shuler

My name is McKinley Shuler, and I am a current student at Lincoln Memorial University in the Accelerated BSN program. I'm truly honored and deeply touched to receive the Tennessee Nurses Foundation scholarship. This generous award of $5,000 is a meaningful affirmation of my commitment to nursing. It lifts a significant financial burden, enabling me to dedicate more of myself to my studies and to the compassionate care of others. This scholarship isn't just a gift of funds; it's a gift of opportunity and faith in my potential to make a difference in the nursing field. I am wholeheartedly thankful for this support and the doors it will open in my pursuit of excellence in nursing. I can't wait to give back to the community and uphold the values that the Tennessee Nurses Foundation stands for. 

Amount received: $5,000

Helen Conley, RN, BSN, CCRN

Amount Received: $5,000

Daphny Peneza, MSN, RN, CNOR, CSSM, FAORN

My personal why is to live with compassion, grit, integrity, and positivity. I express these core values by continuously creating a healthy environment where meaningful collaboration thrives through innovative education and transformational leadership. This year, I am honored to realize this dream as the Maureen Nalle Memorial Graduate Nursing Scholarship Award recipient.

Empowering nurses to live our shared purpose of safe practice together is not achieved through a sprint or marathon; one must be part of the relay! I am determined to continue the legacy of sustainable leadership and growth through this generous support. Thank you, Tennessee Nurses Foundation!

Amount Received: $5,000

LEADERSHIP NURSING GRANT PROGRAM

Program Purpose

The Tennessee Nurses Foundation (TNF) Leadership Nursing Program is a grant initiative designed to enhance nursing leadership abilities by establishing a statewide network of nurse leaders, expanding nurses' community knowledge, and motivating them to serve as role models of increased community involvement.

Eligibility Process

TNF recognizes that additional training may be required in order for nurses to participate in public policy development. This program provides an opportunity for RNs to choose a local, regional, state, or national program to develop these skills.

Participation is limited to registered nurses who are members of the Tennessee Nurses Association (TNA). You must be practicing in Tennessee and demonstrating leadership qualities, with a commitment to professional growth and a larger role in community leadership.