activities · 17
what they do
direct service · 11
- Administers nursing scholarships for entry and graduate level students Healthcare Career Scholarships for Underserved CommunitiesOffers academic nursing scholarships at both entry and graduate levels for all care settings, including 10 annual ANCC certification scholarships through the Sasmor Scholarship fund via the Success Pays Program.
- Administers nursing scholarships in Arizona Healthcare Career Scholarships for Underserved CommunitiesProvides entry and graduate level academic nursing scholarships for all care settings, including 10 annual ANCC certification scholarships through the Sasmor Scholarship fund via the Success Pays Program, and supports a broader scholarship fund for the nursing profession in Arizona.
- Conducts memorial recognition for fallen nurses and healthcare providers Veteran Commemoration and Memorial EventsHosts the Fallen Nurses Tribute program and partnered with Better Place Forests in May 2021 to establish the Arizona Nurses Association Memorial in Flagstaff—a permanent 160-acre forest honoring fallen nurses and healthcare heroes from the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
- Expands school nurse access and support School Nurse Support and AdvocacyOperates the Arizona School Nurse Access Program (also referred to as the Arizona School Nurse Access Project) to increase the number of school nurses in Arizona and support their professional growth and development.
- Fallen Nurses Tribute and Memorial Veteran Commemoration and Memorial EventsConducts an annual recognition of fallen nurses and healthcare providers through its Fallen Nurses Tribute program and partnered to build the Arizona Nurses Association Memorial in Better Place Forests Flagstaff to recognize fallen nurses and healthcare heroes from the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
- Honors fallen nurses and healthcare providers Veteran Commemoration and Memorial EventsConducted an annual Fallen Nurses Tribute program and partnered with Better Place Forests in May 2021 to establish the Arizona Nurses Association Memorial in Flagstaff, a permanent 160-acre forest honoring fallen nurses and healthcare heroes from the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
- Nursing Scholarship Fund Healthcare Career Scholarships for Underserved CommunitiesSupports a scholarship fund for the nursing profession in Arizona, offering entry and graduate level academic nursing scholarships for all care settings, including 10 ANCC certification scholarships annually through the Sasmor Scholarship fund via the Success Pays Program.
- Operates the Arizona School Nurse Access Program School Nurse Support and AdvocacyRuns the Arizona School Nurse Access Program (also referred to as Project) to increase the number of school nurses in Arizona and support their professional growth and development.
- Provides psychological well-being support for frontline healthcare workers Mobile Mental Health Support for Frontline WorkersDelivered opt-in text message-based psychological first-aid to frontline healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic through the RNconnect 2 Well-Being program.
- RNconnect 2 Well-Being Program Mobile Mental Health Support for Frontline WorkersProvides opt-in text messages to support psychological first-aid for frontline healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Supports frontline healthcare worker well-being Mobile Mental Health Support for Frontline WorkersProvided psychological first-aid support to frontline healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic through opt-in text messages via the RNconnect 2 Well-Being program; previously operated the RNconnect program.
capacity building · 6
- Advances nursing leadership and innovation through educationOffers professional development certificate programs in Healthcare Leadership, Innovation in Healthcare Management, and Nurse Leadership to build capacity within the nursing workforce.
- Arizona School Nurse Access Program School Nurse Support and AdvocacyOperates the Arizona School Nurse Access Program to increase the number of school nurses in Arizona and support their professional growth and development.
- Delivers leadership and professional development certificate programsOffers structured certificate programs in Healthcare Leadership, Innovation in Healthcare Management, and Nurse Leadership to support professional advancement in nursing.
- Funds initiatives to advance nursing research, education, and workforce development School Nurse Support and AdvocacyRaises and allocates funds to support the nursing profession through research, education, workforce expansion, and leadership development in Arizona.
- Funds nursing profession advancement initiatives School Nurse Support and AdvocacyRaises funds to support research, education, workforce development, and leadership growth in the nursing profession in Arizona.
- Healthcare Leadership Certificate ProgramsOffers a Certificate in Healthcare Leadership program, a Certificate in Innovation in Healthcare Management program, and a Certificate in Nurse Leadership program.
strategies · 9
how they think
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- Community Engagement and Nursing Recognition community engagementConducts outreach and supports innovative programs to elevate the visibility and value of the nursing profession within Arizona communities.
- Community Engagement and Professional Recognition community_engagementThe organization supports innovative programs and conducts community outreach to recognize the value of nursing, aiming to elevate the profession's standing and foster thought leadership within the field.
- Member and Profession Service with Thought Leadership member and profession serviceAdvances the nursing field by serving both individual members and the broader profession, while positioning itself as a leader in shaping nursing practice and policy in Arizona.
- Member and Profession Service with Thought Leadership member and profession serviceAdvances the nursing field by serving both individual members and the broader profession, while establishing influence and innovation through thought leadership.
- Professional Development and Certification Support professional development supportSupports practicing nurses in advancing their expertise and leadership roles through specialty certification scholarships and access to professional development opportunities, such as the AzNA Annual Convention.
- Professional Development and Certification Support professional development supportSupports practicing nurses in advancing their expertise and leadership roles through specialty certification scholarships and access to professional development opportunities, such as state nursing conventions.
- Workforce Development and Support workforce_developmentThe organization aims to ensure a sustainable and high-quality nursing workforce in Arizona by providing scholarships for academic progression, specialty certifications, and professional development opportunities. This approach enhances nurses' ability to deliver safe, quality care and supports their growth as leaders, educators, and advocates.
- Workforce Development through Scholarships and Leadership Support workforce developmentThe organization invests in long-term sustainability of Arizona’s nursing workforce by providing scholarships, supporting academic progression, and fostering leadership development to enhance the capacity of nurses to deliver safe, quality care.
- Workforce Development through Scholarships and Leadership Support workforce developmentThe organization invests in building a sustainable nursing workforce in Arizona by providing scholarships, supporting academic progression, and fostering leadership development to enhance nurses' ability to deliver safe, quality care.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Academic Nursing Scholarships
Offers entry and graduate level academic nursing scholarships for all care settings to support nursing students.
Academic Progression Support
Supports a seamless academic progression to ensure an adequate supply of qualified nurses in Arizona.
Leadership Skill Development
Promotes and assists Arizona nurses to develop and enhance their leadership skills.
relationships · 14
who they work with
- Arizona Nurses Association Partner — AzFFN is the philanthropic arm and research, education, and charitable affiliate of the Arizona Nurses Association.
- Arizona Nurses Association Partner — Collaborates to advance nursing and healthcare initiatives.
- Arizona Nurses Association Partner — Donations are accepted through their website, and they provide administrative support.
- Arizona Nurses Association Partner — Provides administrative support to the Arizona Foundation for the Future of Nursing.
- Arizona Nurses Association Partner — Receives administrative support from the Arizona Nurses Association.
- Arizona Nurses Association Partner — The AzNA President (or designee) and AzNA Executive Director serve as ex officio voting members of the Foundation's Board of Trustees. A majority of the Foundation's board members must be current members of the AzNA. The Executive Director of AzNA also serves as the Executive Director of the Foundation, managing staff support and providing an interface between the two organizations.
- Arizona Nurses Association (AzNA) Partner — Receives administrative support from AzNA.
- Arizona Nurses Association (AzNA) Partner — The Arizona Foundation for the Future of Nursing is the charitable and philanthropic arm of the Arizona Nurses Association.
- Banner Health Partner — Engages with Banner Health for healthcare initiatives and fundraising.
- Better Place Forests Partner — Partnered to build the Arizona Nurses Association Memorial in Better Place Forests Flagstaff.
- Better Place Forests Partner — Partners for the annual recognition of fallen nurses and healthcare providers.
- Chamberlain University Partner — Partners with Chamberlain University for nursing education and leadership development.
- Foundation of the National Student Nurses Association Partner — Offers Promise of Nursing Academic Scholarships and Promise of Nursing Faculty Fellowships for Graduate Study through the Foundation of the National Student Nurses Association.
- HonorHealth Partner — Works with HonorHealth to improve healthcare delivery and nursing practices.