Meet the 2020 scholarship recipients

In her final year at Bellevue College and expects to graduate after Winter Quarter in 2021.

“I’m from Detroit, Michigan, but have been living in Seattle, Washington for the last 5 years — and I absolutely adore the Pacific Northwest. I love hiking, crafting and all things medicine. Becoming a nurse has been a lifelong dream of mine, and I’m so happy and proud to be on the path to finally attaining my dream.”

In her final year at Clark College and expects to graduate in June 2021. After completing her associate degree in nursing, she hopes to further her education with a BSN.

“I have always wanted to be a nurse and love advocating for my patients while bringing a new perspective into the mix. I bring a willingness to learn and leadership skills to the table and hope to further my education with a bachelor’s degree in the future. This scholarship will help me to achieve my dream and I look forward to the challenges that come my way.”

Student at Everett Community College.

“It is my pleasure to accept this award. I appreciate the work that is being done by the Washington State Nurses Association. With your help, I look forward to advancing my education. It is with my sincerest gratitude toward those who have provided their funds and their time in helping me with this journey.”

An RN in Wenatchee. She is in the process of completing her bachelor’s degree in nursing through Boise State University.

“I am a registered nurse in Wenatchee, Washington. I work on a cardiac step-down unit at our local hospital. I am in the process of completing my bachelor’s in nursing through Boise State University. My dream is to work in labor and delivery, and to use my education to better serve my community.”

Senior at Gonzaga University in Spokane.

“I am excited about beginning my career as a nurse. Throughout all types of jobs and lifestyles, being a nurse encompasses each characteristic I have and provides me with a multitude of opportunities to expand and develop new characteristics, values and beliefs. I am a firm believer in the notion that other people bring out the best in you, and I know that by choosing a career that allows me to interact with many different people in many different types of scenarios, I will be better because of it. I hope that as a nurse, I can be a source of compassion and a light to others as they walk through their life journey!”

An RN in Pasco pursuing a bachelor’s degree in nursing at Boise State University. Because of her work advocating for the Spanish-speaking population in her community, the WSNF Board of Trustees selected her to receive an American Nurses Foundation Scholarship.

“Thank you so much for this scholarship. This foundation will be of great help for me and my family; it takes a huge weight off our shoulders, especially during these uncertain times. I can’t wait to continue my education; because of your contribution, I won’t have to stop and stress about how I will be paying for next quarter. Thank you so much, again.”

First semester student at Bellevue College.

“As the eldest of four and daughter to the most wonderful and hard-working immigrant parents, I have been blessed with experiences that have strengthened and molded me into the compassionate and driven individual I am today. I am extremely grateful to have the privilege to pursue nursing as my career and humbled to have a platform that will allow me to advocate for the changing needs of our health care system and the people in it. Thank you so much for this scholarship! My ultimate goal is to be a nurse educator while working out in the field, and it is my aim to pay it forward by helping inspire and enable others like me to reach their educational goals.”

Third-year nursing student at Seattle University.

“I’m a third-year nursing student at Seattle University. In addition to clinicals and classes, I also am busy as the director of Camp Kesem at Seattle University, an organization that provides support for kiddos affected by a parent’s cancer. Once I graduate, I plan on working as a registered nurse in a NICU, labor and delivery unit, or oncology unit and potentially pursuing my doctorate in nursing practice. Thank you for this opportunity to finish my degree and accomplish my goals!”

Just finished her first year at St. Martin’s University in Olympia. Because of the strength of her application, she was named to receive the Deo Little Scholarship.

“Hi, my name is Kristine Ramirez. I am a student at Saint Martin’s University located in Lacey, Washington. I’m originally from Honolulu, Hawaii. I feel very honored to have been chosen as the WSNF Deo Little Scholarship recipient for the year 2020-2021.” 

Critical care nurse pursuing a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree at the University of Washington.

“I am honored to be a recipient of the Judy Huntington Scholarship. I am a critical care nurse with a passion for improving the health of underserved communities. This has led me to pursue a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from the University of Washington. This scholarship will allow me to continue my family’s legacy of nursing and make a meaningful contribution to the improvement in health for Washington state’s population.”

Graduate student at Gonzaga University, where he is in the Family Nurse Practitioner program.

“I’m thankful WSNF/WSNA has selected me for this scholarship. These funds will allow me to further my education towards becoming an advanced registered nurse practitioner (ARNP). As a future ARNP, I want to give back to my community and educate my patients to achieve an optimum state of wellness.”

Master of Nursing student at the University of Washington Bothell and full-time staff nurse at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake’s high-risk OB clinic.

Kat is committed to finding ways to improve perinatal outcomes and the health and well-being of vulnerable populations. She is particularly interested in examining factors that contribute to maternal health disparities and ways to improve maternal and infant health outcomes. Because of her work in developing a policy that outlines the process and guidelines for their clinic medical assistants to place fetal monitors and parameters to urgently alert the physicians, the Foundation Trustees selected her to receive an American Nurses Foundation Scholarship.