2022 KIND Fund Scholarship recipients
CINDY MCCONNELL worked as a pediatric nurse for 30 years , 25 of which were at Children ’ s Hospital Colorado . She worked nearly everywhere in the hospital from oncology to ambulatory and had an unmistakable laugh and infectious smile that captivated everyone she met .
Cindy was admired as a friend , colleague , mother and wife . Her dedication to her work and the families at Children ’ s Colorado never wavered . Even as she fought her own battle with cancer , her resiliency and bravery carried her through . She was deeply passionate about nurses getting national certification in their specialty . She wanted everyone to have an opportunity to receive the necessary education to advance their career .
After Cindy passed away in the fall of 2017 , The KIND Fund was established to promote and support nursing continuing education in her honor — especially among those entering the workforce . With sincere gratitude for Cindy ’ s dedication to nurses , the Children ’ s Hospital Colorado Foundation and the Division of Nursing and Patient Care Services are proud to announce the 2022 KIND Scholarship recipients .
Visit MyChildren ’ sColorado to learn more about eligibility and upcoming opportunities to apply .
VICTORIA SZLASHTA COHEN , BSN RN CPN
Clinical Nurse III , Digestive Health Institute , Anschutz
YESENIA GUERRA-CRISOTO
Medical Assistant , Oncology Clinic , Anschutz
BRITTNI HAMPTON , CNA
Clinical Assistant , CICU , Anschutz
LAUREN HANES , BSN , RN , CCRN , TNCC
Clinical Nurse II , PICU , Colorado Springs
MADISON INSANA , BSN , RN , CPN
Associate Clinical Manager , Cardiac Progressive Care Unit , Anschutz
JULIA MARTIN , BSN , RN , RNC-NIC
Associated Clinical Manager , NICU , Anschutz
JESSICA L . PERDUE , MS RN NPD-BC CPS
Clinical Practice Specialist , Inpatient Medical Unit , Anschutz
KENDRA PROSSER , BSN , RN , CPN
Clinical Nurse III , Oncology Clinic , Anschutz
MARY T . SMITH , RN , BSN , CPEN , SANE-A
Clinical Nurse IV , North Emergency Department
CHELSIE YOSHIOKA , BSN RN CPN
Clinical Nurse III , Inpatient Medical Unit , Anschutz
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