NEF Scholars Named 2026 American Academy of Nursing Fellows

Four NEF Scholars have been named 2026 Fellows by the American Academy of Nursing, recognized for their contributions as nurse leaders:

Yvette N. Conyers, DNP, RN, FNP-C, FADLN, FNAP, 2017 NEF Scholar
Suja P. Davis, PhD, RN, CGRN, CGNC, 2019 NEF Scholar
Jennifer D. Eccles, PhD, RN, FAADN, 2016 NEF Scholar
Annie George, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, NPD-BC, CCRN, 2018 NEF Scholar

NEF congratulates all of the 2026 Fellows on their achievements and well-earned recognition.

Click here to see the AAP press release with the full list of 2026 fellows.

FEATURED SCHOLAR

Lauren Pfeifer

(2018-2019 Winner)

Lauren E. Pfeifer, MSN, RN is the 2018 recipient of the Lucy C. Perry Scholarship. Lauren is a native of Boston, Massachusetts and was inspired to become a nurse after watching how committed her grandmother, au... read more.

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