Directory of Scholars

1980s Cycles

Mary Lou Schmidt 1982-1983 Winner | Master’s Degree
Mary Lou Schmidt was awarded the Liesel M. Hiemenz Scholarship. read more.

Rita Sara Schreiber 1982-1983 Winner | Master’s Degree
Rita Sara Schreiber was awarded the Liesel M. Hiemenz / NEF Scholarship & Fellowship. read more.

Seta S. Shahen 1982-1983 Winner | Doctoral Degree
Seta S. Shahen was awarded the American Journal of Nursing / Isabel McIsaac Scholarship. read more.

Jane C. Slagel 1982-1983 Winner | Doctoral Degree
Jane C. Slagel was awarded the AJN/Thelma Schorr Scholarship. read more.

Susan J. Smith 1982-1983 Winner | Doctoral Degree
Susan J. Smith was awarded the Isabel McIsaac Scholarship. read more.

Karen A. Thomas 1982-1983 Winner | Doctoral Degree
Karen A. Thomas was awarded the AJN/Thelma Schorr Scholarship. read more.

Linda Diane Vlastuin 1982-1983 Winner | Master’s Degree
Linda Diane Vlastuin was awarded the NEF / AJN Scholarship. read more.

Carolyn Sue Witt 1982-1983 Winner | Master’s Degree
Carolyn Sue Witt was awarded the Micheal Kelly / E. Brooks Scholarship. read more.

Naomi Yoshimoto 1982-1983 Winner | Master’s Degree

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