NFW - Nurses Foundation of Wisconsin

Mission & Vision Statement

The mission of the Nurses Foundation of Wisconsin (NFW) is to promote health by advancing the profession of nursing through the financial support of education and research.  NFW is a fiscally sound not-for-profit organization that is visible, viable, and responsive to the Wisconsin nursing community.  Its values include patient-centered care; healthy communities; advancing education for nurses; professional commitment and service; advocating evidence-based practice and diverse leadership.

Read the NFW Bylaws

Donate to the Nurses Foundation of Wisconsin here.

Interest in Serving on the Nurses Foundation of Wisconsin (NFW) Board of Directors?

NFW is seeking WNA members interested in serving on their Board of Directors to advance these goals. Please complete the interest form linked below on or before March 1, 2021.
NFW thanks you in advance for your consideration of our request.
You can find information about these board positions by clicking here.  If you’d like to volunteer as a Member of NFW, please complete the form located here.
Please contact WNA Events and Membership Coordinator, Bri Dunbar, by email at bri@wisconsinnurses.org with any questions.

Grants and Scholarships

Mary Barker APRN Nursing Scholarship

Closed for 2021.  Check back in December for 2021 scholarship information.

NFW Scholarship

Closed for 2019.  Check back in December for 2020 scholarship information.

NFW Research Grants

Closed for 2019.  Check back in December for 2020 scholarship information.

Florence Nightingale

Florence Nightingale – Founder of Modern Nursing – “The Lady With The Lamp”

Submit a Name to the Nightingale Tribute – Get the Pamphlet – Make a Donation in Memoriam 

The Nightingale Tribute is a ceremony that can be used to honor a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse for their commitment to their patients and their dedication to nursing. You will find materials for conducting the Nightingale Tribute in the pamphlet.

The Nurses Foundation of Wisconsin will maintain this site as a memorial for Registered Nurses who have passed away. The nurses will be honored at the annual NFW Lamplight 5K Run/Walk and the Wisconsin Nurses Association’s Membership Assembly.

If you wish to submit an entry to the NFW Nightingale Tribute page, please click here. You may make a donation in honor or in memoriam of someone. There is no charge posting the dedication to the website, but a donation can be made to NFW in the nurse’s name if you wish. NFW strengthens Wisconsin’s nursing workforce by providing scholarships and research grants to nursing students.

View the list of Nightingale Tribute names on the Nightingale Tribute page of the website.