Directory of Scholars

2010s Cycles

Carrie Rewakowski 2017-2018 Winner | Doctoral Degree
The recipient of the 2017 Judith G. Whitaker Scholarship is Carrie Rewakowski, who has practiced as a registered nurse for 19 years in a wide variety of roles. Carrie has held positions in acute care, oncology, clinical research, geriatric home care,... read more.

Kristen Selig 2017-2018 Winner | Doctoral Degree
Winner of the Mathy Mezey Scholarship, Kristen is currently enrolled in the PhD program at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. The Mathy Mezey Scholarship is dedicated to nurses engaged in graduate geriatric nursing programs. Kristen graduated wit... read more.

Leigha Shilhanek 2017-2018 Winner | Doctoral Degree
Leigha has been awarded the Edith M. Pritchard Fund Scholarship. She received her BSN from Carroll College in Montana in 2012, and is currently in the DNP-FNP program at Arizona State University. As an RN, she has worked primarily in cardiology and m... read more.

Jennifer Withall 2017-2018 Winner | Doctoral Degree
Jennifer Withall is the recipient of the 2017 American Journal of Nursing Scholarship. She is currently a PhD Candidate at the Barbara H. Hagan School of Nursing at Molloy College in Rockville Centre, NY. Jennifer received her AAS in Nursing from Uls... read more.

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