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Scholarship Program

** Richard J. Howard Scholarship

This scholarship was established in memory of Richard J. Howard, who represented long-term care providers for a number of years and was committed to assisting providers in their goal of excellence in the provision of care. The purpose of this scholarship program is to help improve the knowledge, skills, and abilities of Caregivers, Nursing Assistants-Certified, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Registered Nurses who wish to advance their degree. This program also represents the commitment of the Washington Association of Housing and Services for the Aging’s member organizations’ interest in quality resident care and a commitment to the employees who are in pursuit of nursing excellence and a career in the long-term health care profession.

2008 Award Winners:

• Jenny Ford, NAC at Living Care Retirement Community (2007)
• Svetlana (Lana) Pimenova, LPN at German Retirement Home (2007)
• Lisa M. Ferris, North Valley Nursing Home (2006)
• Mei Chu Yuen, Kin On Health Care Center (2006)

The funding for the Richard J. Howard Scholarship is provided by Ryan, Swanson, Cleveland and matched anonymously by an Aging Services of Washington member community.

 ** Aging Services of Washington Educational Scholarship for    Nursing & Other Long Term Care Support Staff

Application Link (both)

Winners were recognized at our Fall Leadership Summit, September 22, 2008 (more to follow)

Last Updated: September 30, 2008