Deo Little Scholarship Award

Criteria

Must be accepted into a baccalaureate nursing program.
Must meet all WSNF scholarship application requirements.

Who is Deo Little?

Dolores "Deo" Little, MN, RN served as a surgical supervisor at Harborview Medical Center and instructor at the University of Washington School of Nursing for decades. A popular and dynamic teacher, Deo mentored hundreds of students over the course of her career.

A sought-after spokesperson, promoting quality nursing practice throughout the U. S. and abroad, Deo presented over 300 papers, talks at conferences, workshops, symposia, conventions, international meetings, TV and radio shows, as well as newspaper interviews. She also authored more than 60 publications which include books, journal articles, films, audio and visual tapes, many of which focused on nursing practice, the nurse specialist, nursing care planning and nurse practitioner.

Her award-winning film, "Mrs. Reynolds Needs a Nurse" reflected Deo's philosophy and beliefs about the important role of nursing as a patient advocate with clinical competencies in a complex health care delivery system. This film classic has been viewed worldwide by over two million health care providers in the US, Canada, the Philippines, Australia, Japan, England, and France. Deo was the principal author and played the role of the nursing supervisor in this film.

Deo also supported the nursing profession through her service to the Washington State Nurses association. She served on the WSNA Board of Directors from 1959 - 1972 in numerous positions including: president, first vice-president, second vice-president, and ANA/WSNA convention delegate.

Deo’s many awards and professional achievements have had a lasting impact on nursing practice and registered nurses in Washington state. The Washington State Nurses Foundation is honored to remember and celebrate her legacy through this dedicated scholarship.