MNF Updates and Alerts

• Nightingale nominations are due January 09, 2012

• Oneita Dongieux Award for Excellence-Deadline-February 03, 2012
• School of Nursing Scholarships call for entries-March 1, 2012
• Nigtingale Awards Gala-March 5, 2012
  

From Our Executive Director

As I closeout my third year as Executive Director for the Nurses’ Foundation, I can truly say I’ve learned a lot, about people and why they give to certain causes. I’ve learned just because I think my idea will change and save the world, others may disagree and let me know they disagree, but the most important thing I’ve learned that continues to hold true, is that nurses really do touch lives.  They have proven themselves over and over, and that bit of truth give me courage and confidence to perfect my job in supporting nurses through the Foundation. Because “Nurses Touch Lives” is more than just a brand, it’s what we stand by when we advocate, promote and say the name “nurse” in our quest to raise money and awareness of the Foundation.  I am confident we are on the move to greatness but “total greatness“  cannot be realized without your help. Please make a committment to support nurses and the Foundation in 2012.

In review of 2011 fiscal year, we were successful in offering and awarding  $1,000 scholarship to each school of nursing in Mississippi. We also, for the first time, awarded three reseach grants to support graduate students in their research efforts. Grant funding has allowed us to expand our services to sponsor 30 nurses at MNA’s Centennial Convention, teach nursing students about tobacco cessation , promote nursing as a career in the Delta, and teach school children across the state about infection control. This expansion of services has been achieved while continuing the core programs of student stipends and continuing education.

For the 2011-2012 fiscal year, the Board of Trustees identified three aims for the MNF. 1. Further the development of a responsive and efficient organization; 2. Increse the organization’s visibility; and 3. Grow a stable and diversified funding base. 

What a great picture of success for the Nurses Foundation. Your donations and support of MNF will make the difference in showing how Nurses Touch Lives in our state.
Please continue to give to the Mississippi Nurses Foundation because every dollar is appreciated.

Warmest Regards,

Rosalyn Howard, MEd.
Executive Director