WE ARE SO THANKFUL TO THOSE WHO GIVE TO THE MISSION OF THE MNRS FOUNDATION!

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens
can change the world: indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.
-Margaret Mead

The inspiring quote by Margaret Mead is just as true today as it was then! As a membership association that relies on diverse funding to ensure the fulfillment of our mission, the Midwest Nursing Research Society appreciates each donor who generous supports the Foundation and the funding of numerous grant opportunities for nursing research. 

We say THANK YOU to those who give of their time, talent, and their treasure to ensure the field of nursing research continues to elevate. 

THE GEMSTONE SOCIETY

RUBY DONORS

[Annual Gifts of $2,500- $4,999]

2023- 2024 Donors: 

Advocate Aurora Health
Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science
The Joseph & Jean Buckwalter Foundation

SAPPHIRE DONORS

[Annual Gifts of $1,000- $2,499]

2023- 2024 Donors: 

Cindy Anderson
Marilyn and Thomas Frenn
Janet Larson
Sally and Jon Lusk
Barbara Polivka

TOPAZ DONORS

[Annual Gifts of $500- $999]

2023- 2024 Donors: 

Lauren Aaronson
Amy Hoffman
Angel McBride
Ann Himmler
Jean Wyman
Sharon Tucker
Helen Lach
Susan Rawl

EMERALD DONORS

[Annual Gifts of $250 - $499]

2023- 2024 Donors: 

Bernadette Melnyk
Diane Von Ah
Kelly Wierenga
Laurel Northouse
Lynne Connelly
Sonja Meiers

PEARL DONORS

[Annual Gifts of $100- $249]

2023- 2024 Donors: 

Elizabeth Swanson
Ann Marie McCarthy
Audrey Nelson
Carol Musil
Eileen Collins
Eileen Hacker
Elizabeth Swanson
Joachim Voss
Juliann Sebastian
Laurel Northouse
Leigh Small
Linda Chlan
Marcia Shade
Masako Mayahara
Mikel Hand
Robin Newhouse
Qiuhua Shen
Keela Herr

TURQUOISE DONORS

[Annual Gifts of up to $99]

2023- 2024 Donors: 

April Vallerand
Betsy Frank
Caroline Morrison
Cynthia Coviak
Dawn Keglor
Deidre Wipke-Tevis
Elizabeth Madigan
Jeana Holt
Lisa Blair
Lisa Broderson
Lorraine Robbins
Marge Bott
Meg Tomlins
Rebecca Williams (Cherney)
Sheria Robinson-Lane
Teresa Johnson
Thomas Stenvig
Vorachai Sribanditmongkol
Wilawan Christaksa

THE LEGACY CIRCLE

The Legacy Circle is a group of special individuals who have left a gift to the Midwest Nursing Research Society Foundation in their will or trust. We established the Legacy Circle so we can recognize your future gift today. Your Legacy Circle donation is the most lasting gift you can give to the The Midwest Nursing Research Society Foundation.

Nancy Bergstrom
Dr. Sally and Jon Lusk
Al and Nola Pender
Anonymous

A Legacy Circle donation is the most lasting gift you can give to the The Midwest Nursing Research Society Foundation.

There are many options for bequests and we encourage you to consult with your legal and/or financial advisers to ensure your financial and philanthropic goals are achieved. As you are considering this gift opportunity, please see sample Bequest Language.

Please contact the Executive Office if you are interested in more information or have included MNRS in your will or trust.

THE FOUNDER'S CIRCLE

The Foundation began philanthropically with two very important groups of donors: the Founders Circle and the Ambassadors Circle. Donors to these Circles pledged gifts over three years to endow funds for nursing research. While these Circles are no longer available for donors to join, the impact of the founding gifts will continue to foster nursing science for years to come.

The Founders Circle recognizes donors who generously contributed $3,000 or more over three years.

Lauren S. Aaronson, PhD, RN, FAAN*
Donna Lee Algase, PhD, RN, FAAN, FGSA
Ida M. Androwich, PhD, RNC, FAAN
Nancy T. Artinian, PhD, RN, FAAN*
Joan K. Austin, PhD, RN, FAAN
Ann M. Berger, PhD, APRN, AOCNS, FAAN*
Nancy I. Bergstrom, PhD, RN, FAAN
Diana L. Biordi, PhD, RN, FAAN*
Michael R. Bleich, PhD, RN, CNAA, BC
Jo Ann Brooks, DNS, FAAN, FCCP*
Marion English Broome, PhD, RN, FAAN*
Kathleen Coen Buckwalter, PhD, RN, FAAN*
Victoria Lee Champion, PhD, RN, FAAN*
Marlene Z. Cohen, PhD, RN, FAAN*
Vicki S. Conn, PhD RN FAAN*
Cynthia P. Coviak, PhD, RN, CNE*
Connie J. Delaney, RN, PhD, FAAN, FACMI*
Holli A. DeVon, PhD, RN
Joanne Disch, PhD, RN, FAAN
Claire Burke Draucker, RN, PhD, FAAN*
Melanie C. Dreher, PhD, RN, FAAN
Susan Elek, (DECEASED)*
Nancy Fahrenwald, PhD, RN, APHN-BC
Carol J. Farran, RN, DNSc, FAAN
Carol Estwing Ferrans, PhD, RN, FAAN
Joyce J. Fitzpatrick, PhD, MBA, RN, FAAN, FNAP*
Phyllis M. Gaspar, PhD, RN*
Marion P. Good, PhD, RN, FAAN
Keela Ann Herr, PhD, RN, AGSF, FAAN
Linda M. Herrick, PhD, RN
Ada Sue Hinshaw*
Janean E. Holden, PhD, RN, FAAN*
Vicki A. Keough, PhD, APRN-BC, ACNP, FAAN
Mi Ja Kim, PhD, RN, FRCN, FAAN
Jane M. Kirkpatrick, PhD, RNC-OB, ANEF
Janet L. Larson, RN, PhD, FAAN
Carol J. Loveland-Cherry, PhD, RN, FAAN
Sally L. Lusk, PhD, RN, FAAN, FAAOHN*
Elizabeth A. Madigan, PhD, RN, FAAN*
Katharyn A. May, PhD, RN, FAAN*
Angela Barron McBride, PhD, RN, FAAN
Ann Marie McCarthy, PhD, RN, FAAN
Beverly J. McElmurry Living Trust, EdD, FAAN
Norma A. Metheny, PhD, RN, FAAN
Mary Minton, PhD, RN, CNS, CHPN
Shirley M. Moore, PhD, RN, FAAN
Robin Newhouse, PhD RN NEA-BC FAAN
Roberta K. Olson, PhD, RN*
Gayle G. Page, DNSc
Nola J. Pender, PhD, RN, FAAN*
Susan J. Pressler, RN, PhD, FAAN*
Karen F. Pridham, PhD, RN, FAAN
Susan M. Rawl, PhD, RN, FAAN*
Virginia Hill Rice, PhD, RN, APN, FAAN
Carolyn M. Sampselle, PhD, RN, FAAN
Juliann G. Sebastian, PhD, RN, FAAN
Marilyn S. Sommers, PhD, RN, FAAN*
Joann Stevenson (DECEASED)
Elizabeth A. Swanson, PhD, RN
Virginia Tilden, DNSc, RN, FAAN
Toni Tripp-Reimer, PhD, RN, FAAN
Susan Noble Walker, EdD, RN, FAAN*
Sandra E. Ward, PhD, RN, FAAN
Terri Weaver, PhD, RN, FAAN*
Mary E. Wierenga, PhD, RN
Diana J Wilkie, PhD, RN, FAAN
Tsu-Yin Wu, Ph.D. RN FAAN
May L. Wykle, PhD, RN, FAAN, FGSA
Jean F. Wyman, PhD, RN, GNP-BC, FAAN, FGSA*
Christine A. Wynd
Joanne M. Youngblut, PhD, FAAN