Directory of Scholars


David A. Self 2007-2008 Winner | Master’s Degree Scholarship
Nursing is a second career for me following my retirement from the Air Force. I began a career as an Air Force officer in 1977 after graduating from college. I went through flying training, and flew KC-135 refueling missions in support of SR-71 recon... read more.

Amy Smith 2007-2008 Winner | Doctoral Degree Scholarship
Originating from a family of patriots and veterans, improving the lives of America's veterans by improving health care in the Department of Veterans Affairs has been the focus of Amy Smith's health care career. Beginning as a caregiver and coordinato... read more.

Carolyn Terry 2007-2008 Winner | Master’s Degree Scholarship
Carolyn L. Terry has been a Registered Nurse for 30 years and has practiced in a variety of settings. Over the last 18 years, she has provided expert care to high-risk neonates and their families a Level III NICU and in the home care setting. She is... read more.

Nicholas Till 2007-2008 Winner | Master’s Degree Scholarship
Since I was a junior in high school, my professional goal was to become a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA). I have been consistently motivated to achieve this goal by organizing my educational and professional experiences toward this out... read more.

Marcia Wertz 2007-2008 Winner | Doctoral Degree Scholarship
A native to northern California, Marcia Wertz is the married mother of three children. Marcia received her BSN degree in 1982 from the University of San Francisco. Specializing in the care of neonates, Marcia spent her first 12 years in nursing in th... read more.

Michael Williams 2007-2008 Winner | Doctoral Degree Scholarship
Michael L. Williams, MSN, RN, CCRN, CNE, is an Associate Professo r of Nursing at Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI. During his time at EMU, he has served as BSN Program Coordinator, Faculty Advisor for the EMU Student Nurses Association and... read more.

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