NADONA/LTC Announces Stephanie Carroll Memorial Scholarship Recipients Sponsored by PharMerica

Cincinnati, Ohio – The National Association Directors of Nursing Administration in Long-Term Care (NADONA/LTC) has announced the recipients of its Stephanie Carroll Memorial scholarships. These scholarships, sponsored by PharMerica, honor the memory of Stephanie Carroll, a long-time employee of NADONA/LTC.

The Stephanie Carroll Memorial Scholarship Awards are designed to support nursing students who are enrolled in accredited nursing programs or undergraduate programs and have committed to pursuing a career in long-term care or geriatrics after graduation.

Sherrie Dornberger, RN, Executive Director of NADONA, emphasized the importance of these awards. “We are so proud to partner with PharMerica for over 10 years to award these scholarships to deserving members of our CAREFORCE!! With the severe shortage of CAREFORCE staff, we need to encourage and reinforce the importance of supporting them to achieve their highest potential to assist and care for the residents, their families and loved ones who depend upon us and our well-trained and educated staff!” Dornberger stated, underscoring the relevance to communities like Wilton Manors in Broward County, Florida, where long-term care plays a vital role in supporting the local retiree population.

Lisa Bowen, PharMerica’s Vice President of Marketing, echoed this sentiment. “We are honored to support the advancement of nurses with these scholarship awards. The tireless dedication and compassion of those who choose long-term care as their profession directly translates into driving quality outcomes for facilities and helping residents live their best life. We wish the award winners the best in their educational and professional pursuits and thank them for their commitment to some of our country’s most vulnerable,” Bowen commented.

The 2023 scholarship recipients, who received funds paid directly to their colleges or universities to assist with their nursing education, include:

• Nicole Matheu – $5,000
• Anna Christenson – $2,500
• Sharda Shangroula – $2,500
• Julianna Adams – $1,000
• Crystal Case – $1,000
• Mindi Estes – $1,000
• Martha Kaniaru – $1,000
• Jillian Paulk – $1,000
• Catherine Rodriguez – $1,000
• Kathleen St. Jacques – $1,000
• Lauren Stroup – $1,000
• Tionne Tucker – $1,000
• Theresa Wertz – $1,000

Award winners were selected by a committee of NADONA/LTC members after completing an application that included university information and a narrative detailing their reasons for pursuing a degree and how the scholarship would enhance their nursing practice.

Information regarding the 2024 Stephanie Carroll Memorial Scholarship application will be made available on September 1, 2023, at www.nadona.org.