The Nursing Foundation of Pennsylvania (NFP), a supporting organization of the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association (PSNA), is now accepting scholarship applications. The following scholarships will be awarded:
- Florence (Madden) Grady-Fasick Scholarship Fund: The Florence (Madden) Grady-Fasick Scholarship Fund exists to provide scholarships to students demonstrating financial need in the pursuit of a nursing degree. Funds are for nursing students in their second semester or more of nursing school. This fund awards five $2,000 scholarships per year.
- NFP Future Nurse Leader Scholarship: NFP Future Nurse Leader Scholarship exists to provide scholarships to students demonstrating leadership skills in their pursuit of a nursing degree. Funds are for full-time nursing students in an accredited BSN program in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. This fund awards two $1,000 scholarships per year.
- Jack E. Barger, Sr. Memorial Nursing Scholarship Fund: The recipient must be at least one of the following: active duty service member, U.S. veteran, child/spouse of a veteran, or active duty service member. Recipients must be a resident of Pennsylvania and an undergraduate student. This fund awards six $1,000 scholarships per year.
- The Alumni Association Scholarship Fund of the Former Albert Einstein Medical Center – Nursing School of Philadelphia: This fund provides scholarships to students demonstrating financial need in the pursuit of a nursing degree, whether baccalaureate, graduate, or post-graduate. This fund awards five $2,000 scholarships per year.
For application requirements or to submit your application, visit www.theNFP.org/scholarships.
Applications must be received by March 30, 2019. All applications must be submitted electronically via NFP’s website. Questions can be directed to PSNA/NFP Chief of Staff Jennifer Neidig at [email protected]. To learn more about NFP, visit www.theNFP.org. NFP is organized and operated to support the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association’s (PSNA) efforts to enhance nursing and healthcare.
PSNA is holding a Members’ PSNA Election Tele-Town Hall on August 21 at 6 pm. Here’s what members need to know:
- Members (who have a phone number on file with PSNA) will be called shortly before the 6 PM start of the Town Hall on August 21.
- The phone call will instruct members on how to participate and hear from PSNA’s Vice Presidential candidates.
- Members will be able to hear from and speak with our 2019 Vice Presidential candidates.
- The Town Hall should last no more than 1 hour.
- We ask that members prepare 2-3 questions they would like to potentially present to the candidates.
Voting will be open August 13 through September 13. Watch your in-box for a “How-To” email from Vote-Now. Members without an email on file will be mailed information. Visit our News & Events page for candidate profiles.
RSVP is required – click here (limited seating)
According to the National Institute on Aging, elder abuse can happen to anyone—no matter the person’s age, sex, race, religion, or ethnic or cultural background. Each year, hundreds of thousands of adults over the age of 60 are abused, neglected, or financially exploited. This is called elder abuse.
Join PSNA on October 23 for a panel discussion to identify types of abuse, discuss the signs of abuse, address who can help, and more. There is no cost to attend this event.
This event is open to healthcare professionals, students, and the general public.
Location: PSNA Headquarters
Speakers include:
- Pamela Cacchione, Associate Professor of Geropsychiatric Nursing, UPenn
- Jennifer Cummings, Assistant Clinical Professor, Dept. of Advanced Practice Nursing, Drexel University | Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP
- Department of Aging
- Betsy Snook, PSNA CEO
The Nursing Foundation of Pennsylvania (NFP), a supporting organization of the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association (PSNA), will be accepting scholarship applications January 1 to March 30, 2019.
Click here for application requirements and criteria. All applications must be submitted electronically via NFP’s website. Questions can be directed to NFP Director of Development Paula Lasecki at [email protected].
NFP is organized and operated to support the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association’s (PSNA) efforts to enhance nursing and healthcare.
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NFP ensures nurses for tomorrow. NFP is a recipient of the Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations’ Seal of Excellence for successfully completing rigorous Standards for Excellence® accreditation program. The official registration and financial information of the NFP may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free within Pennsylvania, 800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement. www.theNFP.org
The Pennsylvania State Nurses Association (PSNA) is the non-profit voice for nurses in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Representing more than 221,000 nurses, PSNA leads, advocates, educates and connects with registered nurses across the Commonwealth. PSNA is a constituent member of the American Nurses Association. www.psna.org
The Standards for Excellence originated as a special initiative of Maryland Nonprofits in 1998 and has since expanded into a national program to help nonprofit organizations achieve the highest benchmarks of ethics and accountability in nonprofit governance, management and operations. The program has been formally adopted by 10 state, regional and national affiliate organizations, and is supported by 66 licensed consultants and over 100 volunteers with professional experience in nonprofit governance and administration. Since its inception, the program has accredited or recognized over 200 individual nonprofit organizations that completed a rigorous application and review process to demonstrate adherence to the Standards for Excellence: An Ethics and Accountability Code for the Nonprofit Sector. www.standardsforexcellenceinstitute.org
PSNA will be holding a Nurse Town Hall on Wednesday, February 24 at 8:15 am. This Town Hall will be led by PSNA President Tarik Khan and PSNA Government Affairs Specialist Noah Logan.
If you are unable to attend the 8:15 am Town Hall, we will be holding a second session on February 25 at 8:15 pm.
Use the green ticket button on the upper right to register for this free Zoom event.
PSNA will be holding a Nurse Town Hall on Thursday, February 25 at 8:15 pm. This Town Hall will be led by PSNA President Tarik Khan and PSNA Government Affairs Specialist Noah Logan.
If you are unable to attend the 8:15 pm Town Hall, we will be holding another session on February 24 at 8:15 am.
Members – use the green ticket button in the upper right corner to register for this free event.
Join PSNA President Dr. Deb Cardenas and PSNA CEO Wayne Reich for a membership Town Hall on April 28 from 8 – 9 am. Agenda items include: legislative updates on CNO of the Commonwealth and the Patient Safety Act; new initiatives like LPN membership and online education; and upcoming events like Star Leadership and our Coffee and Connect series.
Register here for this free event.
Attendees will receive a Zoom link prior to the event.
Join PSNA President Dr. Deb Cardenas and PSNA CEO Wayne Reich for a membership Town Hall on June 1 from 7:30 – 8:30 pm. Agenda items include: legislative updates on CNO of the Commonwealth and the Patient Safety Act; new initiatives like LPN membership and online education; and upcoming events like Star Leadership and our Coffee and Connect series.
Register here for this free event.
Attendees will receive a Zoom link prior to the event.
Join PSNA President Dr. Deb Cardenas and PSNA CEO Wayne Reich for a membership Town Hall on Tuesday, March 14 from 7:00 – 8:00 pm. Agenda items include: legislative updates; new initiatives like LPN membership and online education; and upcoming events like the new Leadership Series, our Coffee and Connect sessions, Legislative Day and more.
Register here for this free event.
Attendees will receive a Zoom link prior to the event.