The Association of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador (ARNNL) Education and Research Trust awarded over $60,000 in scholarships and bursaries last week.
Two awards ceremonies were held – one in St. John’s on Friday, Dec. 8, and another in Corner Brook earlier in the week.
In all, 64 registered nurses (RNs) and nurse practitioners (NPs), and 11 nursing students were recognized.
Over 1,300 scholarships and bursaries have been awarded by the trust since 1986.
This year’s recipients are pursuing undergraduate nursing education, masters and doctoral degrees, nursing research, post-basic courses, specialty certification, and attending continuing education events such as conferences and workshops.
“As the regulator of the profession, public protection is our top priority,” said ARNNL executive director Lynn Power.
“We believe in advancing nursing excellence, and recognize the role that Trust support can play in helping develop competent, accountable professionals through continuing education and other opportunities.”
2017 scholarship and bursary recipients
ARNNL Education and Research Trust 25th Anniversary Scholarship - The 2017 recipient is Renee Crossman, a PhD student at MUN School of Nursing. Valued at $4,500, this scholarships is awarded to a registered nurse from Newfoundland and Labrador pursuing a doctoral degree who has demonstrated academic excellence during undergraduate and graduate studies, and leadership in the nursing profession and/or community service.
Bachelor of Nursing
BN Year 2
Carey Stoodley (CNS)
Malorie Duffy (MUN)
Chelsea Hobbs-Regular (WRSON)
BN Year 3
Allison Best (CNS)
Shane Gladney (MUN)
Whitney Shortall (WRSON)
BN Year 4
Jillian Corbett (CNS)
Sara Lockyer (MUN)
Ashley Winters (WRSON)
BN Fast Track Year 2
Beverly Wheeler (WRSON)
Flo Hillyard Memorial Scholarship
Ryley Siscoe (CNS)
Bachelor of Nursing - Post Basic
Katherine Elson
Masters and PhD
ARNNL 50th Anniversary Scholarship
Paula Kelly (PhD)
Dr. Elizabeth Summers Graduate Study Award
Edmund Walsh (MN)
Marcella Linehan Scholarship
Dawn Haines (MN)
NL Nurses Respiratory Society Legacy Scholarship
Allison Stacey (MN-NP)
Masters and PhD (Nursing)
Lindsey Cassell (DNP)
Amy Cross (MN)
Krista Lawrence (MN)
Catherine Noseworthy (MN)
Valerie Power (MN-NP)
Ashley Ryan (MN)
Carla St. Croix (MN)
Ashley Sutton (MN)
Masters and PhD (Non-Nursing)
Amy Murphy (MSc.)
Nursing Research Award
Michelle Earle-Crane
Anne Marie Lewis
Julia Lukewich
Health Educators Continuing Education Bursary
Beverly Johnson
Florrie Penney Continuing Education Bursary
Michelle Best
Violet Ruelokke Primary Health Care Award
Deanne Curnew
St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital School of Nursing Alumni Association Bursary
Lisa Hackett
Post Basic Specialty Course Bursary
Cora Day
Krystal-Ann Kavanagh
Belinda McGrath
Sharon Moores
Judy Morris-Foster
Tracy Murrin
Katrina Williams
Kay Daley Scholarship
Paul Norman
Conference Bursary
Robert Adams
Julie Bartlett
Deborah Belbin
Krista Benson
Christine Castagne
Wendy Decker
Sandra Gear
Ginger Haines
Annie Hamilton
Ashlee Leonard
Lori Littlejohn
Julia Lukewich
Laura March-Prior
Sharon Nurse
Marie Powell
Denise Pynn
Kelly Ralph
Darlene Reid
Kendra Rogers
Francine Ryan Oliver
Brett Tarrant
Karen Tulk
Alison Wheadon
Sheena Williams
Brittany Woodman
Jo-Ann Woolridge
Bay St. George Chapter Scholarship
Tatum Aston
NL Gerontological Nurses Association Bursary
Claire Penton
CNA Certification Bursary
Teresa Abbott
Joanne Andrews
Patricia Colombe
Elaine Hicks
Robin Kavanagh
Nicole Legge
Claudette Thomas
