Nurse Think/AACN Scholarship

The NurseThink® - AACN Scholarship supports students enrolled in master's and doctoral nursing programs at AACN member institutions who have a desire to become future nurse faculty. The scholarship is open to all students who are members of the Graduate Nursing Student Academy.

To apply, students must complete an online application, provide demographic information and details on their academic achievement, and submit a short essay outlining their plans to teach after graduation.

Scholarship Details

The scholarship will provide $5,000 to students twice a year through 2026.

Deadlines:

  • 1st funding cycle: The application opens on May 15 and closes on July 15. 
  • 2nd funding cycle: The application opens on November 30 and closes on January 31.
Amount
$5,000
Deadline
GPA
-
Residency
United States
Organization
AACN
Url
https://www.aacnnursing.org/Students/Financial-Aid-Scholarships/NurseThink-AACN…
Program
MSN
DNP

Heather Lachiewicz MSN, RN, CNML, NE-BC, NPD-BC, CHSE

Heather Lachiewicz, MSN, RN, CNML, NE-BC, NPD-BC, CHSE, CNE is a Clinical Associate at the Center for Nursing Discovery (CND) at Duke University School of Nursing (DUSON). In her role, Heather collaborates with faculty to define learning objectives, design teaching plans, and develop nursing skills training sessions. She also supports implementation of simulation-based learning activities across the nursing curriculum, fostering experiential education to enhance clinical competency.

Ammie Kahl

Ammie Kahl feels earning her DNP will expand and advance her knowledge and experience as a nurse practitioner and help her positively impact the diabetes community.

Sydney Lujan

Aside from being a phenomenal school with a commitment to health equity and inclusiveness, Sydney Lujan chose Duke to continue my education because its ABSN Program encompasses a holistic perspective on nursing.
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