Donald and Mary Jo Stanley Endowment Scholarship

Criteria

Major / Minor Requirements

No

Class Requirements

No

Minimum GPA Requirement

Upper 25% of high school graduating class and B average or its equivalent. 

Financial Need Requirement

No

Other Criteria

U.S. citizen, Permanent resident of Indiana. Refrain from use of controlled drugs and / or tobacco.  Recipients shall not participate in intercollegiate athletics.

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Recipient

Kari Arnold graduated from Indiana State University with her BS with a major in nursing in 2007.  She is currently seeking a Master's Degree at ISU to become a Family Nurse Practitioner.  She lives in Evansville, Indiana with her supportive husband and two-year-old daughter.  She works at a local hospital on an Orthopedic/Joint Replacement Unit.  Kari would like to thank Mr. and Mrs. Stanley as well as the scholarship committee for being selected for this award.

Elaine Chance graduated in 1975 with a Diploma in Nursing from Marion County General Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. She completed her BSN at Indiana Wesleyan College in 2002. Currently Elaine is enrolled in the FNP concentration at ISU with a completion date of Fall 2013. After their marriage, Elaine's husband went back for a second college degree in nursing and together they raised two sons who are college graduates and both married.  Currently they have two grandsons and four grand-dogs. Elaine has worked in a variety of nursing fields including Med-Surg, ER, Oncology, OB, Pre and Post OP Surgery, IV Team, Home Care, Wellness Coaching and Occupational Health. Elaine enjoys camping and time with friends and family. She is most appreciative of the scholarship opportunity and would like to say a special thanks to Donald and Mary Jo Stanley and the scholarship committee.

Holly Coats first obtained her LPN certification in 2004.  She then went on to obtain her ASN in 2008 and her BSN in 2011.  She is now currently enrolled in the Family Nurse Practitioner concentration of the graduate nursing program at ISU.  Holly lives in Freelandville, IN with her husband and 2 beautiful daughters- ages 4 and 1.  She currently works at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes in the Radiation Oncology department, but has varied experience including time spent in cardiology, nephrology, and general surgery.  Upon graduation she hopes to open a rural practice to reach patients in outlying areas of the county.  Holly feels blessed to receive this scholarship and wishes to thank those who made this possible.

Stephanie Crain Davitto graduated from Indiana State University with a BS with a major in nursing in May 2010. She is currently working toward a graduate degree at ISU to become a Family Nurse Practitioner. She was born and raised in Terre Haute, IN and currently resides in Indianapolis, IN with her husband.   Stephanie recently accepted a new position in an Emergency Department within the IU Health group.  She would like to thank the Stanley’s and everyone on the scholarship committee for choosing her for this very gracious award.

Josh Halon is currently enrolled in the Nursing Administration concentration in the graduate nursing program. He obtained his BS with a major in Nursing from ISU in 2005 where he went to work at Methodist Hospital in the Adult Critical Care. Josh is currently the Director of Cardiovascular Services at Indiana University Health West Hospital.. Cardiovascular disease is at the passion of everything Josh does as his wife Rebecca, also a 2005 BS with a major in Nursing graduate, was struck with Cardiac Arrest in 2010. Josh is committed to the nursing profession and hopes to eventually earn his pHD and teach future Nursing students.

Donna Knaebel is a graduate student in the Nursing Education concentration of the master’s degree program at Indiana State University.  She graduated with her BS with a major in nursing and a psychology minor from ISU in 2009.  She begins her final semester this fall and plans to graduate in December 2012.  She is honored to be selected as a recipient of this award and wishes to thank Donald and Mary Jo Stanley and the selection committee.

Ashley Koehler graduated from Indiana State University with a Bachelor of Science with a major in nursing in 2006.  She is currently enrolled at Indiana State University as a graduate student in the Family Nurse Practitioner concentration of the master's program.  She works in a local Terre Haute hospital in the intensive care unit.  She would like to thank Donald and Mary Jo Stanley for their generosity in providing her with this scholarship.

Erica Mandsager graduated in 2005 with her BSN from Valparaiso University.  She is currently enrolled in the FNP concentration at Indiana State University.  Erica's past work experience includes Burn/Trauma Unit, Emergency Department, and Heart Failure.  Upon graduation she hopes to work in either a specialty clinic or emergency department.  Erica currently lives in Indianapolis with her husband and two children.  She would like to thank the scholarship committee, as well as the donors, Mr. & Mrs. Stanley for their kind gift. 

Amber Pitts is an Indiana State University graduate of 2009.  She obtained a Bachelor's degree with a major in nursing and is currently seeking a Master's degree at ISU to become a Family Nurse practitioner.  Amber currently lives with her supportive husband in Terre Haute, Indiana which is also her hometown.  She practices nursing in a local Emergency Room.  She would like to express her sincere gratitude to Mr. and Mrs. Stanley as well as the scholarship committee for the scholarship that she has been awarded.

Angela Powell graduated from Indiana State University in 1992 with an Associate of Science Degree with a major in Nursing. In the years that followed she provided patient care at the bedside in the areas of Critical Care and Emergency Nursing. In 2007 she completed her BSN through Indiana Wesleyan University. After over 18 years in clinical Nursing she decided to pursue a degree in Nursing Administration. Her current position at Union Hospital's Richard G. Lugar Center for Rural Health allows for full utilization of her administrative goals and her years of clinical expertise. She is grateful to have a family that is supportive of her career. Angela would like to thank the donors and the scholarship committee for selecting her for this award.    

Marla Small is currently in the Family Nurse Practitioner track at ISU. Her future plans include graduating in 2013 and obtaining a position in a specialty clinic. She wants to thank the scholarship committee for the award and greatly appreciates the thoughtfulness. She feels blessed to receive this gift as she continues her graduate studies at ISU. She graduated from the University of Southern Indiana with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2009. Marla has worked as a staff nurse in several positions for the past 25 years. Currently she works prn in Community Health and teaches as adjunct faculty for the Practical Nursing program at Vincennes University.

Nicoletta Wilhoite graduated from Indiana University - Indianapolis in 2007 with a Bachelor of Science of Nursing.  She has worked at Methodist Hospital on the Organ Transplant Unit for the last five years and recently took a job in home health.  After finishing her Masters degree at ISU, she hopes to work in family practice near her hometown of Lebanon, Indiana where she currently resides with her supportive husband, two dogs and two cats.  Nicoletta hopes to use her role as a family nurse practitioner to serve on mission trips.  She would like to thank Mr. and Mrs. Stanley for their generous gift.   

Duane Seaborne is an ISU Nursing Administration Graduate student.  He has thoroughly enjoyed his educational experience thus far.  Has worked in perioperative nursing for the past 10 years.  The funds awarded have assisted Duane to balance the cost of higher education and raising a family (3 kids) with his wife.  Duane is extremely grateful for this scholarship and expresses sincere appreciation for this award.

Kirby Rice Stacks graduated from Indiana State University with her bachelor's in journalism in 2007. After working for two years, she decided to return to school to obtain her degree in nursing. She graduated from the accelerated program at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis with her bachelor's degree in nursing in 2010. She is currently working on her Master's degree at Indiana State University to become a Family Nurse Practitioner. Kirby works as an RN on the medical intensive care unit at IU Health University Hospital. She lives in Indianapolis with her husband. Kirby would like to thank Mr. and Mrs Stanley for this generous scholarship.

Derek Watson works as a Registered Nurse for St. Francis-Indianapolis.  He works as an as needed float nurse on the Medical/Surgical floor.  He also works full-time at Harrison College as a Medical Instructor.  Derek is currently working towards his Master of Science in Nursing with a Nursing Education concentration at Indiana State University.  After completing his degree, Derek plans to attend University of Missouri-Kansas City to begin working towards his PhD in Nursing Science.  Derek is an advocate for the underserved populations, particularly the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered populations.   Derek is humbly thankful for the scholarship and the opportunity to continue enhancing the lives of those he touch.