2010.06.23: Burkina Faso RPCV Amy Starke awarded scholarships by the March of Dimes for graduate studies in the field of maternal-child nursing
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2010.06.23: Burkina Faso RPCV Amy Starke awarded scholarships by the March of Dimes for graduate studies in the field of maternal-child nursing
Burkina Faso RPCV Amy Starke awarded scholarships by the March of Dimes for graduate studies in the field of maternal-child nursing
Amy Starke, MPH, RN, of Ann Arbor, Michigan, who is pursuing a master's degree in nursing, specializing in midwifery, at the University of Michigan. Ms. Starke has significant international experience, including work in the Peace Corps in Burkina Faso, Republic of Congo and India. She is currently working on a project in Liberia, West Africa, to help reduce maternal and infant mortality in that country. The ultimate goal for this project is to develop targeted community-based interventions for severe pregnancy complications. She plans to continue this international work in the service of women and infants when she completes her midwifery degree.
Burkina Faso RPCV Amy Starke awarded scholarships by the March of Dimes for graduate studies in the field of maternal-child nursing
Four Outstanding Nurses Recognized for Their Dedication to Maternal and Infant Health
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., June 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Four exceptional registered nurses have been awarded scholarships by the March of Dimes for graduate studies in the field of maternal-child nursing, it was announced today.
These nurses are passionate about nursing and work tirelessly to improve maternal and infant health, the March of Dimes says.
"The March of Dimes is proud to help these nurses succeed and continue their nursing education," said Dr. Jennifer L. Howse, president of the March of Dimes. "We hope these scholarships will help them achieve their goals of improving the health of women and babies."
The March of Dimes Graduate Nursing Scholarship was founded in 1997 to recognize and promote excellence in the nursing care of mothers and babies. Each recipient receives $5,000 to continue their graduate maternal-child nursing studies. The four scholarship winners for 2010 are:
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Amy Starke, MPH, RN, of Ann Arbor, Michigan, who is pursuing a master's degree in nursing, specializing in midwifery, at the University of Michigan. Ms. Starke has significant international experience, including work in the Peace Corps in Burkina Faso, Republic of Congo and India. She is currently working on a project in Liberia, West Africa, to help reduce maternal and infant mortality in that country. The ultimate goal for this project is to develop targeted community-based interventions for severe pregnancy complications. She plans to continue this international work in the service of women and infants when she completes her midwifery degree.
Qualified applicants for the March of Dimes graduate nursing scholarships are registered nurses currently enrolled in a graduate program in maternal-child nursing at the master's or doctorate level. Applicants must be a member of the American College of Nurse-Midwives, the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, or the National Association of Neonatal Nurses. Applications for the 2011 scholarships will be available this fall on the March of Dimes website at www.marchofdimes.com/scholarship, or by calling the March of Dimes at (914) 997-4609. Applications are due January 15, 2011.
The March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health. With chapters nationwide and its premier event, March for Babies®, the March of Dimes works to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. For the latest resources and information, visit marchofdimes.com or nacersano.org.
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