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Brooklyn, NY - September 12, 2022 – The Foundation of the National Student Nurses’ Association, Inc (FNSNA) is proud to launch a special match campaign to support the Terri Tonsetic, RN, Memorial Scholarship Endowment. Now through November 29, 2022, anyone with an interest in supporting future flight nurses, critical care nurses, or emergency department nurses may donate to this very important fund in memory of this incredible nurse.
Established in 2011 by family and friends, the Terri Tonsetic, RN, Memorial Scholarship Endowment fund supports scholarships for nursing students interested in pursuing flight nursing, critical care nurse or emergency department nursing. This endowment fund is sponsored by the MetroSquared Foundation (www.metrosquaredfoundation.org) – an organization established by Terri’s husband, James Sagan, to fulfill a dream that they both shared of starting a charitable foundation.
Terri Tonsetic left a mark on the lives of those who knew her. Colleagues remember her “unparalleled work ethic, her unmatched enthusiasm and appreciation for education.” Her friends remember a kind, generous, and beautiful soul that was always outgoing, incredibly witty, intelligent, and fun to be around. Terri loved being a nurse and dedicated her life to the care of others. Her husband James explains, “Terri was a great example of someone who really loved her work, had a strong work ethic, and everything she accomplished reflected who she was and where she came from.”
Although Terri is no longer with us, her legacy and dedication to the most trusted profession lives on through the Terri Tonsetic, RN, Memorial Scholarship Endowment. As part of this special match campaign administered by the FNSNA, the MetroSqared Foundation has agreed to match all donations that the FNSNA receives, dollar for dollar, in memory of this wonderful nurse!
The mission of the FNSNA is to support nursing education and promote the nursing profession. Memorial scholarship endowments are an integral component to the FNSNA undergraduate scholarship program. Endowed funds provide a legacy of scholarship funding in memory of a nurse or someone who avidly supported nursing and provide scholarships in perpetuity.
There are many lasting benefits to nursing students who receiving scholarship funding from the FNSNA. It not only increases a students’ ability to focus on their studies, it also increases their involvement in nursing student organizations and community health activities as well as reducimg future student loan debt.
Support from the nursing profession serves as a commitment to future flight nurses, emergency department and critical care nurses who will provide quality care for their patients in moments of dire need and insurmountable odds. Without nurses, many patients would not be able to receive lifesaving treatments and care.
Today, your gift can make a difference in the life of a future nurse! Click here to make a tax-deductible donation today to support the Terri Tonsetic, RN Memorial Scholarship Endowment Match Campaign.
Click here to read the story of Terri Tonsetic, RN and the impact this memorial scholarship is having on new nurses!
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