Tristen Hensen is using her NEF scholarship to pursue a Master’s in Nursing Administration and Management from Norwich University. During the past 3 years she has worked on an Orthopedic/Trauma/Plastics medical-surgical floor and for 2 of those years she has precepted junior nursing students, senior practicum students, summer nurse externs and new graduate nurses. She became a member of UBC (Unit Based Council) to get involved and a member of SWIT (Skin and Wound Improvement Team) to become an advocate for patients and a resource for her peers. After obtaining her Masters she will pursue her DNP and one day transition to a position closer to the rural area of New Hampshire that is her home so that she may give back to the community.
NEF’s only purpose is to provide nursing scholarship assistance to make graduate level nursing education possible. NEF is the largest, single, private, professionally endorsed source of funds for advanced nursing study with over one hundred years of service to and for professional nursing.
NEF’s Board of Directors is comprised of leaders from nursing, education, technology, and business communities. Members donate their time and talent to the advancement of the nursing profession. NEF operates with exceptionally low overhead. NEF employs only one individual who serves in several capacities. NEF is a non-profit organization with 501(c) status; thus, your contributions are fully tax-deductible.
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