NEF Scholars Named 2026 American Academy of Nursing Fellows
Four NEF Scholars have been named 2026 Fellows by the American Academy of Nursing, recognized for their contributions as nurse leaders:
- Yvette N. Conyers, DNP, RN, FNP-C, FADLN, FNAP, 2017 NEF Scholar
- Suja P. Davis, PhD, RN, CGRN, CGNC, 2019 NEF Scholar
- Jennifer D. Eccles, PhD, RN, FAADN, 2016 NEF Scholar
- Annie George, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, NPD-BC, CCRN, 2018 NEF Scholar
NEF congratulates all of the 2026 Fellows on their achievements and well-earned recognition.
Click here to see the AAP press release with the full list of 2026 fellows.
FEATURED SCHOLAR
Roque Anthony F. Velasco
(2023-2024 Winner)
Roque Anthony F. Velasco, MS, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, CNS, CMSRN, ACRN, AAHIVS, is the recipient of the NEF/Johnson & Johnson 2023 Health Equity Scholarship. He is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Colorado Ansch... read more.
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Nurses Educational Funds, Inc. (NEF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established by nurses for nurses in 1912, and since then, the organization has awarded over 1,500 scholarships to support the pursuit of advanced degrees in nursing.
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