Mission
The mission of the Kansas Nurses Foundation is to advance the nursing profession by providing supporting career development of Kansas nurses.
Purpose
Receive & Manage Funds
Disburse that Income
We will receive and manage fund derived from multiple sources, such as memorials, gifts, grants, and contributions; and,
We will apply the income received via grants, or scholarships to individuals, organizations, and institutions engaged in and supporting the following activities in Kansas:
Nursing Education
Scientific activities/research, and
Special projects in Kansas, as approved by the KNF Governing Board.
Founding History
Founding
The Kansas Nurses Foundation (KNF) was formed in 1978 to offer scholarship opportunities for nursing students, assist in achieving their educational goals within the profession of nursing, and contribute to the future of healthcare in Kansas.
In 1977 a committee was convened to develop the structure of the Kansas Nurses Foundation. Dr. Carla Lee PhD, EdS, APRN-BC, FIBA, FAANP, FAAN), as Chairperson of the Committee, spearheaded the creation of the KNF along with other Kansas members, which included Gary Robbins, Assistant Director of Kansas State Nurses Association (KSNA), Ethne Barnes, Board member, and Naomi Nibbelink, ex officio KSNA President. Dean Zerr and Roberta Thiry followed with additional contributions. KNF is honored to have Dr. Carla Lee continue to serve on the KNF Board to this day.
In 1978 the committee created Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation, filed and was approved by the Kansas Secretary of State. KNF is a 501(c)3 charitable organization.
Scholarships are offered through generous donations and endowments to the Kansas Nurses Foundation, Inc.
Scholarships
General Scholarships
KNF Scholarship
Endowed Scholarships
Carla Lee- KSNA District 6, Inc.
Connie Scheffer Public Health
Dorothy Astle- KSNA District 7
Dr. Charles J. Beauchamp
Ellen K. Carson
Ernestine F. Shaw
Florence Nelson
Frank J. & Christine R. Bouska Family
Glenn & Greta Snell
Hester I. Thurston
James E. Seitz, KANS (Kansas Association of Nursing Students)
Joyce Olson
Kansas Alliance of Advanced Nurse Practitioners( KAANP), Nurse Practitioner
KSNA District l
KSNA District 2
KSNA District 7,South Central Region
KSNA District 10, RN-BSN Completion
L. Joy Walker
Morgan-Sanders
Norma Parker-KSNA District l8
Patricia Devine
Patsy Quint Occupational Health
Rose Mary Vopat Dlabal
Roberta D. Thiry
Sr. Mary Leon Pirotte
William L. “Butch” Luzier
Research Grant
Dr. Elizabeth See