Nursing Foundation of Rhode Island
  P. O. Box 41702                                            
  Providence, Rhode Island 02940
  contact us at:
nfri@rinursingfoundation.org  or 401-223-9680
 Fostering the advancement of nursing through research and scholarship



Latest News
 

March, 2009

RI Nursing Foundation Accepting 2009 Scholarship Applications
 

The Nursing Foundation of Rhode Island is accepting applications for its 2009 Nurse Scholarship Program. Scholarships range from $500 to $1,000 and are awarded on a competitive basis to students enrolled in Rhode Island schools of nursing including degree, diploma and practical nursing programs. Students must demonstrate financial need, have maintained a 3.0 GPA (2.0 for practical nursing) in their formative years. Preference is given to students who are residents of Rhode Island and who are in the latter half of their nursing program.
      The application deadline for the scholarships is June 1st for RN students and May 1st for practical nurse students. To apply a student must submit a short essay with a cover letter, a copy of student’s official transcript and two letters of recommendation, one from nursing faculty, to the Scholarship Committee. The application materials should be mailed to:
      Scholarship Committee
      Nursing Foundation of RI
      PO Box 41702
      Providence, RI 02940
Applications and details on the application process can be found on the Nursing Foundation's website at www.rinursingfoundation.org. Notification for the practical nurse scholarships is in May and for the RN scholarships in mid-July.

 


 

History and Mission
The Nursing Foundation of Rhode Island (NFRI) was incorporated as a non-profit organization in the state of Rhode Island in 1991. The purpose of NFRI is to promote nursing in charitable, educational and scientific ways. Its mission is threefold:

bulletto increase public awareness of nursing and its role in promoting  health and well-being,
bulletto foster the advancement of nursing through the awarding  of research grants and scholarships; and
bulletto preserve the history of nursing in Rhode Island.

Programs

The two major programs provided by NFRI which provide direct benefits or assistance are:
bulleta scholarship program for student nurses and nurses seeking graduate degrees, and
bulleta research grant program for graduate level nurses.

Accomplishments
bullet Awarded student nurse scholarships to over 120 undergraduate and graduate students attending Rhode Island nursing education programs including the Community College of Rhode Island, Rhode Island College, Salve Regina University, St. Joseph’s Hospital School of Nursing and the University of Rhode Island.  Many of the students who have received scholarships are non-traditional students trying to juggle their studies with work and family responsibilities, including child rearing.
 
bullet Initiated the Clare Sullivan Nurse Leader graduate scholarship named after a noted Rhode Island nurse leader and founding member of the NFRI Board of Trustees who died during 1998. Clare Sullivan nurse leader scholarships of $1,000 have been awarded to eight individuals.
 
bullet Provided $35,207 in research grants ranging from $765 to $2500. Research grants are used to support research on clinical nursing that will improve patient care and for nursing education research that will improve curriculum and/or retention of students.  Projects have included studies on the effectiveness of patient care models and ethics and human rights in nursing practice.
 
bulletProvided financial support to both the State Nurses Association and the State Student Nurses Association to assist with various educational programs and conferences.
 
NFRI will consider any proposal of benefit to nursing. For more information, write to us at the address above or email us at nfri@rinursingfoundation.org.

    

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