Carolyn Lyons Lipchack Surgical Excellence Award

Formed in 2006, the Southside Health Education Foundation (SHEF) is a 501(c)3 charitable organization serving Petersburg and the surrounding region. SHEF’s mission is to advance educational opportunities for students pursuing a career in the healthcare industry through the receipt and distribution of educational scholarships and funds to be used for tuition and other related educational expenses. By supporting the region in this way, SHEF plays a critical role in improving the lives of residents through access to education; improving the overall health and quality of life for the region by expanding the number of healthcare employees; and improving the economic vitality and future of the region by developing a skilled workforce.

SHEF utilizes the Carolyn Lyons Lipchak Surgical Excellence Award that honors the contributions of longtime SRMC School of Nursing Instructor Carolyn Lyons Lipchak. The award gift of $150 is intended to assist a graduate of Southside College of Health Sciences School of Nursing with the payment of state board examination costs, licensing fees, and other expenses the student may incur in the transition to RN practice.

Implementation:

• Students are nominated by Southside College of Health Sciences Nursing Program Director/faculty. 
• Award recipients receive a monetary award and certificate at the SCHS Commencement Ceremony.
• Award will be given until funds are no longer available. 

Awarded to:

• Graduating male or female from Southside College of Health Sciences Nursing Program.
• Award recipient is to use the award to assist with NCLEX costs, licensing fees, and other expenses the student may incur in the transition to RN practice.