Louisiana Long Term Care Foundation Awards Nine Nursing Scholarships

The Louisiana Long Term Care Foundation (LLTCF) has awarded nursing scholarships to nine recipients employed in long-term care facilities across the state. Recipients will receive $500 to further their professional development within the long-term care profession and to continue their mission to bring high-quality care to the residents they serve.

The scholarship recipients are:

-Doneisha Atkinson, Gonzales Healthcare Center, Gonzales

-Jennifer Brock, Colonial Oaks Living Center, Metairie

-Bianca Cantu Brown, Pontchartrain Health Care Centre, Mandeville

-Lucas Corona, Consolata Home, New Iberia

-Torri Corrao, Heritage Manor of Houma, Houma

-Angela Ducote, Naomi Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation Facility, Alexandria

-Shelby Fourroux, Jefferson Healthcare Center, Jefferson

-Emily Jones, Good Samaritan Living Facility, Franklinton

-Brittany Pluckett, Colfax Reunion, Colfax

“With our aging population, the need for quality nursing staff in Louisiana is more critical than ever,” said Karen Miller, Director of the Louisiana Long Term Care Foundation. “This scholarship recognizes staff members who go above and beyond to provide the best possible care while helping them reach their professional goals. This program is a win for the staff, a win for the facilities and, most of all, a win for the residents served throughout our state.”

“This year’s scholarship recipients stood out with their undeniable commitment to providing Louisiana’s frail and elderly with the highest level of care while also achieving academic excellence,” said Mark Berger, Executive Director of the Louisiana Nursing Home Association. “Their drive to always learn more is commendable, and as we look towards the future of our profession, it is vitally important to recognize excellence and provide support to encourage these individuals to continue their pursuit of a rewarding, lasting nursing career.”

01/16/2018