About Louisiana Nurses Foundation

Louisiana Nurses Foundation

The mission of the Louisiana Nurses Foundation (LNF) is to advance and support professional nurses in Louisiana through research, education, and serves as the philanthropic arm of the Louisiana State Nurses Association (LSNA).

The Foundation was founded in 1986, and since then its primary focus has been to promote professional nursing through awarding academic scholarships, providing professional development, recognizing nursing accomplishments, and establishing and distributing funds for the Nurse Relief Fund.

The purpose of this Foundation shall be to:

Service: Support the quality of health care in Louisiana by the promotion, and improvement of nursing practice.
Education: Promote education through advancement of nursing and health-related learning and scholarship.
Recognition: Recognize nursing accomplishments within the profession and public at large.
Research and Evidence Based Practice: Promote the development, implementation, and utilization of nursing research and  evidence based practice.
Support: Collect and distribute funds to assist nurses, nursing students or groups of nurses:

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5 Key Benefits of Donating to the Louisiana Nurses Foundation

You will help achieve the mission to foster high standards for professional nursing practice for all Registered Nurses and advocate for quality healthcare for the citizens of Louisiana.
Your gift will make a difference in improving the lives of nurses and nursing students in Louisiana.
Your gift will support nurses whose lives are turned upside down by life changing events, so they may stay in the profession.
Your gift will promote excellence in nursing by recognizing achievements of nurses and nurse-employers in Louisiana.
Your gift will support projects to improve nursing education and practice and contribute to safe, quality patient care.

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