Directory of Scholars

2000s Cycles

Faisal H. Aboul-Enein 2007-2008 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Mr. Aboul-Enein is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Texas Woman’s University and Family Nurse Practitioner/ Nursing Instructor at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Mr. Aboul-Enein began his nursing career working in Saudi Arabia providing primary care. He... read more.

Dorothy D. Adair 2001-2002 Winner | Master’s Degree: Dorothy D. Adair was awarded the Isabel McIsaac Scholarship. School attended: University of South Florida Degree: FNP read more.

Jaleh Akhavan 2007-2008 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Jaleh Akhavan, Ph.D. candidate, MHA, BSN, R.N., CNOR is currently a full-time student at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She has completed her coursework, passed her oral qualifying exam, and awaits the IRB approval process to get her d... read more.

Jeanne Alhusen 2008-2009 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Jeanne Alhusen attended Johns Hopkins. Degree: DNP read more.

Victoria Ball 2009-2010 Winner | Master’s Degree: My career goals have always involved working with and helping others. Since a career in nursing involves serving a community, socializing, helping others, and assisting people in reaching optimal health, it seemed a natural fit. I was able to fulfill... read more.

Karla Baning 2008-2009 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Karla Baning attended the University of Arizona. read more.

Marguerite Baty 2005-2006 Winner | Doctoral Degree: My entry into the nursing profession has been somewhat circuitous, and yet, I see it as a natural path. Many of my past experiences have been building blocks for me to become a compassionate health care provider. My desire to serve my community has b... read more.

Rachel G. Beaver 2000-2001 Winner | Master’s Degree: Rachel G. Beaver was awarded the Nurses Educational Funds, Inc. Scholarship. School attended: University of Pittsburgh Degree: Nurse Anesthesia read more.

Tasha Beck 2005-2006 Winner | Master’s Degree: As a native of rural Nebraska, Miss Beck is well aware of the unique obstacles to health care that rural Nebraskans endure. In fact, these obstacles have brought Beck to Johns Hopkins University to pursue a Masters of Public Health and a Masters of S... read more.

Jennifer L. Behmlander 2002-2003 Winner | Master’s Degree: Jennifer L. Behmlander attended the University of Michigan. read more.

Wendy Blakely 2001-2002 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Wendy Blakely was awarded the Isabel Hampton Robb Scholarship. School attended: Johns Hopkins Degree: PhD read more.

Jennifer Bonemer 2004-2005 Winner | Master’s Degree

Kristina Bowen 2002-2003 Winner | Master’s Degree: Kristina Bowen attended the University of South Carolina. read more.

Kristen Bradley 2008-2009 Winner | Master’s Degree: Kristen Bradley attended UCLA. read more.

Abraham Brody 2006-2007 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Abraham (Ab) is currently a third year doctoral student and John A Hartford BAGNC Scholar at the University of California San Francisco School of Nursing. He began his education at New York University where he graduated with a B.A. in Biology. While... read more.

Esther E. Brown 2001-2002 Winner | Master’s Degree: Esther E. Brown was awarded the Liesel M. Hiemenz / NSNA Scholarship. School attended: Oregon Health Sciences University Degree: FNP read more.

Mary L. Burnett 2002-2003 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Mary L. Burnett was awarded the Nurses Scholarship and Fellowship / Liesel M. Hiemenz Scholarship. School attended: University of Kansas Medical Center Degree: PhD read more.

Beth Cameron 2000-2001 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Beth Cameron was awarded the Liesel M. Hiemenz / Lucy C. Perry Scholarship. School attended: Rush University Degree: DNP read more.

Tammy Clark 2001-2002 Winner | Master’s Degree: Tammy Clark was awarded the BOC/ Nurses Scholarship. School attended: Virginia Commonwealth University Degree: Nurse Anesthesia read more.

Shannon Cohen 2008-2009 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Shannon Cohen attended the University of HI, Manoa. read more.

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