GIFTS AND SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT UPDATES As I look back on the past year as part of the College of Nursing family, I think about all the amazing people I have met and the countless doors that have opened. The faculty offer authentic passion for their work and continuously demonstrate leadership to all those around them. They sincerely care about the education and progression of their students and making sure each one of them is given the necessary tools to be successful in their nursing career. The alumni here have a true affinity to Florida State University, but especially to the College of Nursing. Everyone has a different story and journey, but all are equally inspiring. Giving back to Florida State University’s College of Nursing is a significant opportunity that we’re given. We each have the chance to Colette Podgorski make a momentous difference for the future. Donations make it possi- Director of Development ble for alumni events, guest speakers and new equipment. Alumni gifts also benefit student scholarships, community projects, and educational travel expenses for both students and faculty. Donations can be pledged over a five-year period and can be designated toward one of the following funds:
College of Nursing Development Fund (F04552) College of Nursing Scholarship Fund (F04564) Alumni Outreach Fund (F07553) Graduate Student Scholarship Fund (F07573) Corporal Daniel B. Chaires Scholarship Fund (F04597) TMH Research Center for Evidence Based Practice (F07686)
Please contact me via phone (850-228-8536) or e-mail (cpodgorski@foundation). I would love to discuss your philanthropic goals and where Florida State University is in that picture. No one can do everything, but everyone can do something!
HRSA GRANT PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR DOCTORAL STUDENTS The College of Nursing prides itself in providing significant financial support to our doctoral students. Towards this end, the College successfully competed for the Advanced Nursing Education Traineeship Grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The grant will provide more than $688,000 in student support over the next two years. This will include funding for 13 full-time stipends at a rate of $22,000 annually, and three part-time stipends at half of that rate. The purpose of these funds is to maximize the academic success of Family Nurse Practitioners who will agree to practice in underserved areas. Currently, the college provides stipend support to > 80% of full-time doctoral students in the Family Nurse Practitioner track through this Grant, and the Advanced Nursing Education Expansion Grant, which was also awarded by HRSA. Alumni interested in making contributions to the College of Nursing can give securely online at the foundation website, or via check by including the gift form located online, and indicating your gift’s purpose. Gifts made by check should be made payable to the FSU Foundation and mailed to: FSU Foundation, 2010 Levy Avenue, PO Box 3062739, Tallahassee, FL 32306-2739.
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