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 who attend Southside College of Health Sciences Nursing Program are eligible to apply for this award.
- Award recipients receive a monetary award in the amount of $150 to help offset the NCLEX examination cost.
- Award will be awarded until the 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.
- Recipients of this award are required to obtain employment within the SHEF Service Region upon graduation and maintain employment within the service region for a minimum of two (2) years.