Nursing Is the Heart of Healthcare

Mission Statement

The Arkansas Nurses Foundation (ArNF) was established by nurses with great vision. As a result of the many changes in health care delivery, nurses will need to continue their education. Because nurses are the heart of health care and serve patients and families, we need to help maintain their competency, expert skills and knowledge. ArNF seeks out and provides funding for professional nurses to foster and promote their continual development in areas such as education, research endeavors, and scholarships. The ArNF is affiliated with the Arkansas Community Foundation which is uniquely chartered to create and manage endowment and provide expertise to local foundations. The ultimate goal of the Arkansas Nurses Foundation is to enable professional nurses to provide quality health care services to the people of Arkansas.

ArNF AIMS, IMPACT & GOVERNANCE
Governed by a ten member Board of Trustees which are both appointed and elected, they are volunteers proficient in the areas of health care, education, research, corporate and private donations and community needs. Together they work to fulfill the mission of the Foundation and foresee assistance to nurses throughout the state of Arkansas in the areas of:

• Scholarships for undergraduate and graduate education Seed monies for continuing education Sponsorship of research projects
• Special projects

Scholarship: Apply to receive financial assistance for attending degree programs.

Research Grants: Apply to receive financial support for nursing research.