Empowering The Next Generation of Nurses

2023 Scholarship Recipient

We want to congratulate Kierra Spottswood on receiving the 2023 Tobi Tajomavwo Nursing Foundation Scholarship!

Kierra is currently attending Germanna Community College in her second semester as a nursing student. She completed her first semester with academic honors!

Kierra’s future goal is to become a Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse.

A fun fact about Kierra is that she loves to go on new adventures in her city with friends and family. She enjoys trying new experiences with the people she loves most, which makes her very happy.

Here is a message from Kierra – “As a single mom to an amazing son who is non-verbal and on the autism spectrum, I never thought I’d be here today. Becoming a nurse has always been my dream and I am proud to say I am finally on the path to making my dream come true. I’ve completed my first semester with academic honors. I know my adversities, nor my past will define me. I am doing my best and God will do the rest.”


Click below to meet our past scholarship recipients.

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Scholarships

Many students can not afford tuition or the educational materials needed to successfully complete their nursing program, we want to end that.

Getting into Nursing School is hard enough, we want to help you graduate.

If you are a full-time undergraduate or graduate student, 18 years of age or older, and a U.S. Citizen you may qualify.

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Educational Resources

Nurses are facing the highest rates of burn-out and turn over now more then ever, we want to change that.

Nurses work hard for their license! In turn, we work hard to make sure nurses don’t give up by providing educational resources such as the “TobiTalks - A Nursing Career guide for millennials” podcast. This podcast is geared toward helping current and aspiring nurses become more familiar with the various career opportunities within the field.

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Mentor and Volunteer Opportunities

Becoming a nurse is one thing, reaching back and helping others succeed is our mission. We provide a variety of opportunities for nurses to give back to the community through mentoring and volunteering.

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Follow Our Journey

If you haven't applied yet, it's not too late! Today is the last day to apply. Apply Now! No GPA requirements. 🧑🏾‍⚕️👩‍⚕️👩🏻‍⚕️Tag a nurse who needs financial assistance Link to the application is in the bio! #nurses #nursingstu
If you haven't applied yet, it's not too late! Today is the last day to apply. Apply Now! No GPA requirements. 🧑🏾‍⚕️👩‍⚕️👩🏻‍⚕️Tag a nurse who needs financial assistance Link to the application is in the bio! #nurses #nursingstudent #scholarships #nursing
Mark your calendars for May 15th! The Tobi Tajomavwo Nursing Foundation Scholarship will be accepting applications to help nursing students who are in need of financial assistance. We will be awarding $1,000.00 dollars scholarships to recipients this fall 2022. Apply here or share with any nursing student who needs our support. No GPA requirements. Link to the application is in the bio! #nurses #nursingstudent #scholarship
March 8th is International Women's Day, celebrated globally to honor the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women everywhere. This year the campain theme is #BreaktheBias to bring awareness to gender inequality. For more infor
March 8th is International Women's Day, celebrated globally to honor the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women everywhere. This year the campain theme is #BreaktheBias to bring awareness to gender inequality. For more information visit https://www.internationalwomensday.com
Virginia A. Lynch received her nursing degree from Texas Christian University in 1982, where she first encountered forensic sciences during a clinical rotation. Following graduation during the 1980's, she established the first post-sexual assault car
Virginia A. Lynch received her nursing degree from Texas Christian University in 1982, where she first encountered forensic sciences during a clinical rotation. Following graduation during the 1980's, she established the first post-sexual assault care clinic in Parker County, Texas. Ms. Lynch also served as a county medical-legal death investigator in Georgia. In 1991, the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) asked that she define the practice of forensic nursing and establish a place for forensic nurses in the organization. Forensic nursing gained specialty recognition by the American Nurses Association (ANA) in 1995. Virginia has been a pioneer throughout her nursing career also authoring textbooks on Forensic Nursing Science. Her work has helped make "HERstory" in forensic nursing! #womenshistorymonth #herstory #forensicnursing #forensicnurse #girlpower #thefutureisfemale
Tobi Tajomavwo Nursing Foundation is proud to celebrate #womenshistorymonth! We are excited to honor women who have broken professional barriers in healthcare and exemplify nursing excellence this month. Stay tuned as we highlight women who are makin
Tobi Tajomavwo Nursing Foundation is proud to celebrate #womenshistorymonth! We are excited to honor women who have broken professional barriers in healthcare and exemplify nursing excellence this month. Stay tuned as we highlight women who are making “HER-STORY” #womenshistorymonth #thefutureisfemale #nursingexcellence #girlsruntheworld #nursesofinstagram #nursesrock
As nurses may we continue to use education to impact the lives of our patients and the communities we serve. #blackhistorymonth #blacknurses #nurse #nursesofinstagram #nurselife #nursesrock
As nurses may we continue to use education to impact the lives of our patients and the communities we serve. #blackhistorymonth #blacknurses #nurse #nursesofinstagram #nurselife #nursesrock
Goldie D. Brangman was born in Maryland but her passion for helping others started at a young age as a volunteer for the Red Cross. This ultimately led her to Harlem, New York where she attended the Harlem Hospital nursing program and graduated in 19
Goldie D. Brangman was born in Maryland but her passion for helping others started at a young age as a volunteer for the Red Cross. This ultimately led her to Harlem, New York where she attended the Harlem Hospital nursing program and graduated in 1943. After graduation she took a job at the Harlem Hospital. In 1951 she helped establish the Harlem Hospital nurse anesthesia program. She also held leadership in education on respiratory therapy, before becoming the director of the nurse anesthesia program for 34 years. Brangman’s most famed career moment happened when she was part of the surgical team who worked to save the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. after an attempted assassination on September 20, 1958 at the Harlem Hospital. A year later in 1959 she was elected president of the New York State Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Goldie served as the first and only African American to hold the role as president of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists from 1973 to 1974. Following her retirement in 1987 she continued to volunteer with the Red Cross and was awarded the Ann Magnussen Award in 1996 for 67 years of service. For more information, please visit https://www.aana.com/about-us/aana-diversity-and-inclusion #blackhistorymonth #blacknurses #blackcrna #AANA #nursesofinstagram #nursesrock #anesthesia #nurseanesthetist
...because nursing requires the courage to take on what most fear and a hope to help heal all! #blackhistorymonth #blacknurses #inspiration #nursesofinstagram #nursesrock
...because nursing requires the courage to take on what most fear and a hope to help heal all! #blackhistorymonth #blacknurses #inspiration #nursesofinstagram #nursesrock
Hazel Johnson was born on October 10, 1927 in West Chester, Pennsylvania. At 12 years old, Johnson knew she wanted to become a nurse. Johnson applied and was denied admission to Chester County Hospital School of Nursing for being black. She then move
Hazel Johnson was born on October 10, 1927 in West Chester, Pennsylvania. At 12 years old, Johnson knew she wanted to become a nurse. Johnson applied and was denied admission to Chester County Hospital School of Nursing for being black. She then moved to New York City to attend the Harlem School of Nursing in 1947. After graduating her nursing career started at the Harlem Hospital in the emergency ward. She later relocated and began working at the Philadelphia Veteran’s Hospital in 1953 and went on to join the U.S. Army in 1955, after President Truman banned segregation in the military. She served on the female medical-surgical ward at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and an obstetrical unit at the 8169th Hospital in Camp Zama, Japan before her two year term was finished. Johnson also served as the first nurse on staff at the Medical Research and Development Command, where she was most recognized as the director of the Field Sterilization Equipment Development Project. In 1979, the Army nominated Johnson to become the 16th chief of the Army Nurse Corps, along with a promotion to brigadier general. She was the first ever African American woman to achieve this rank.  As the Chief of the Army Nurse Corps, Brig. Gen Johnson oversaw many operations in eight Army medical centers, fifty-six community hospitals and one hundred forty-three freestanding clinics in the United States, Japan, Korea, Germany, Italy, and Panama. Her service to our country and the nursing profession is noteworthy of honor. For more information please visit https://www.awfdn.org/trailblazers/brig-gen-hazel-johnson-brown/ #blackhistorymonth #blacknurses #militarynurses #nursesofinstagram #nursesrock
To every nurse in every specialty and every nursing student! You are enough, you are needed and your work will help change lives! #blackhistorymonth #blacknurses #nursesofinstagram #inspiration #nursesrock
Ernest J. Grant was born October 6, 1958 in Swannanoa, North Carolina. He was the youngest of seven children. Grant's first career choice was to be a medical doctor, but family funds wouldn’t allow for the required education. At the insistence
Ernest J. Grant was born October 6, 1958 in Swannanoa, North Carolina. He was the youngest of seven children. Grant's first career choice was to be a medical doctor, but family funds wouldn’t allow for the required education. At the insistence of his high school guidance counselor, he began a Licensed Practical Nursing program at Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College in the fall of 1976. He continued his education at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, ultimately earning a doctorate degree in nursing in 2015, making him the first African American male to obtain a Ph. D from the university. Dr. Grant specializes in burn care and treatment. He has received extensive training and has many years of experience working with burn patients in his nursing career. President George W. Bush presented Dr. Grant with a Nurse of the Year Award for his work caring for burn victims from the World Trade Center terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. In 2018 he became the first African American male to become president of the American Nurses Association after serving as president for the North Carolina Nurses Association from 2009 to 2011. Dr. Grant continues to be a champion for nurses in leadership. For more information please visit https://congress.ache.org/speakers/ernest-grant-phd-rn-faan #blackhistorymonth #blacknurses #blacknursesinleadership #blacknursesrock #nursesofinstagram
Nursing is not an easy profession and those who dedicate their life to caring for others should be appreciated and respected! #blackhistorymonth #thankanurse #bekind #heroesinscrubs #nursesrock #nursesofinstagram
Nursing is not an easy profession and those who dedicate their life to caring for others should be appreciated and respected! #blackhistorymonth #thankanurse #bekind #heroesinscrubs #nursesrock #nursesofinstagram
Eddie Bernice Johnson was born December 3, 1935 in Waco, Texas. After graduating high school attended Saint Mary’s College of Notre Dame, located in Indiana, where she received her nursing certificate in 1955. She then transferred to Texas Chri
Eddie Bernice Johnson was born December 3, 1935 in Waco, Texas. After graduating high school attended Saint Mary’s College of Notre Dame, located in Indiana, where she received her nursing certificate in 1955. She then transferred to Texas Christian University, where she received a bachelor’s degree in nursing. Johnson later attended Southern Methodist University to earn a Master of Public Administration. She became the first African American woman to work as chief psychiatric nurse at the Dallas Veterans Administration. A position she held for 16 years prior to starting her political career. Since beginning her career in politics, Congresswoman Johnson has maintained a reputation of working with both parties to get things done and has been recognized as one of the most effective legislators in Congress. Currently she is serving her 15th Congressional term representing the 30th District of Texas. She is also the first African American and woman to chair the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology. Through her work Congresswoman Johnson has authored and co-authored more than 177 bills to address issues concerning diversity, homelessness, and Lupus to name a few within our local communities. For more information, visit https://www.ebjohnson.house.gov #blackhistory #blackhistory365 #blackwomeninnursing #blacknurses #nurse #blackwomeninhealthcare
Maya Angelou was an inspirational poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist whose words have inspired nurses for many generations. Life can be tough, shine your light and be kind to EVERYONE! #blackhistorymonth #inspirationalquotes #inspiration
Maya Angelou was an inspirational poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist whose words have inspired nurses for many generations. Life can be tough, shine your light and be kind to EVERYONE! #blackhistorymonth #inspirationalquotes #inspiration #nurses #nursesofinstagram
Do you know Nurse Mary Eliza Mahoney? Mary Eliza Mahoney was born in 1845 in Dorchester, Massachusetts. Mahoney's parents were freed slaves, originally from North Carolina, who moved north before the American Civil War in pursuit of a life with less
Do you know Nurse Mary Eliza Mahoney? Mary Eliza Mahoney was born in 1845 in Dorchester, Massachusetts. Mahoney's parents were freed slaves, originally from North Carolina, who moved north before the American Civil War in pursuit of a life with less racial discrimination. Mary was the first African American to study and work as a professionally trained nurse in the United States. In 1879, Mahoney was the first African American to graduate from an American school of nursing As the first Black nurse in history, she championed increased access to nursing education and fought against discrimination in the profession throughout her career, supporting the creation of the National Association of Colored Graduate Nurses (NACGN) in 1908.   For more information, visit https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/mary-mahoney #blackhistory #nurse #blackwomeninhealthcare #blackwomeninnursing #Nurses
Do you know Nurse Lucy Higgs Nichols? Lucy Higgs Nichols was born April 10, 1838 into slavery. She later escaped and became a #nurse for the 23rd Indiana Infantry Regiment during the Civil War. After the war, she settled in New Albany, Indiana wher
Do you know Nurse Lucy Higgs Nichols? Lucy Higgs Nichols was born April 10, 1838 into slavery. She later escaped and became a #nurse for the 23rd Indiana Infantry Regiment during the Civil War. After the war, she settled in New Albany, Indiana where she found work and married John Nichols. In 1892 Congress passed the Army Nurses Pension Act, because the War Department had no record of Nichols her pension was denied. A total of fifty-five surviving veterans from the 23rd Indiana Infantry Regiment petitioned Congress on her behalf for a pension they felt she had rightfully earned. The pension was later granted and Lucy Higgs Nichols was also inducted as the only female honorary member of the Grand Army of The Republic until her death in 1915. In 2011 a historical marker and statue were erected by the Indiana Historical Bureau located on E. Market St., in New Albany, Indiana. For more information, visit https://www.in.gov/history/state-historical-markers/find-a-marker/lucy-higgs-nichols/ #blackhistory #nurse #blackwomeninhealthcare #blackwomeninnursing
Tobi Tajomavwo Nursing Foundation is proud to celebrate #blackhistorymonth! We want to acknowledge and honor black excellence throughout this month by highlighting the achievements of our past and present African-American and Black nurses.
Tobi Tajomavwo Nursing Foundation is proud to celebrate #blackhistorymonth! We want to acknowledge and honor black excellence throughout this month by highlighting the achievements of our past and present African-American and Black nurses.
This is the Season of Giving and your contribution will impact the next generation of nurses through our scholarships, mentorship program and community outreach! To donate, click the link in our bio! #givetuesday #giveback #nurses #tobitalksroots
This is the Season of Giving and your contribution will impact the next generation of nurses through our scholarships, mentorship program and community outreach! To donate, click the link in our bio! #givetuesday #giveback #nurses #tobitalksrootsforme
We had the honor of speaking to the students at Danny Jones Middle School for career day. Their minds were blown away by the various nursing career opportunities in the field. Our fellow board member/ER nurse @sincerelycarra, did an amazing job deb
We had the honor of speaking to the students at Danny Jones Middle School for career day. Their minds were blown away by the various nursing career opportunities in the field. Our fellow board member/ER nurse @sincerelycarra, did an amazing job debunking the fears around IV's with a little show and tell (I was the patient). We definitely left the room with a hand full of students thinking about choosing the nursing field. Thank you to our Donors, your donations makes it possible for us empower the next generation of nurses! #careerday #nursingleadership #empowerment #education
We want to congratulate Iteoluwakisi Okelana on receiving our first Tobi Tajomavwo Nursing Foundation Scholarship! Iteoluwakisi is currently attending Prairie View A&M University, in her sophomore year, as a nursing student.Iteoluwakisi’s
We want to congratulate Iteoluwakisi Okelana on receiving our first Tobi Tajomavwo Nursing Foundation Scholarship! Iteoluwakisi is currently attending Prairie View A&M University, in her sophomore year, as a nursing student.Iteoluwakisi’s future goal is to enter the field as a Scrub Nurse. A fun fact about her is that her favorite color is black! Join us in wishing Iteoluwakisi a successful semester ahead! #scholarship #nursingstudent #nursingschool
If you haven't applied yet, it's not too late! Today is the last day to apply. Apply Now! No GPA requirements. 🧑🏾‍⚕️👩‍⚕️👩🏻‍⚕️Tag a nurse who needs financial assistance Link to the application is in the bio! #nurses #nursingstu
Mark your calendars for May 15th! The Tobi Tajomavwo Nursing Foundation Scholarship will be accepting applications to help nursing students who are in need of financial assistance. We will be awarding $1,000.00 dollars scholarships to recipie
March 8th is International Women's Day, celebrated globally to honor the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women everywhere. This year the campain theme is #BreaktheBias to bring awareness to gender inequality. For more infor Virginia A. Lynch received her nursing degree from Texas Christian University in 1982, where she first encountered forensic sciences during a clinical rotation. Following graduation during the 1980's, she established the first post-sexual assault car Tobi Tajomavwo Nursing Foundation is proud to celebrate #womenshistorymonth! We are excited to honor women who have broken professional barriers in healthcare and exemplify nursing excellence this month. Stay tuned as we highlight women who are makin As nurses may we continue to use education to impact the lives of our patients and the communities we serve. #blackhistorymonth #blacknurses #nurse #nursesofinstagram #nurselife #nursesrock Goldie D. Brangman was born in Maryland but her passion for helping others started at a young age as a volunteer for the Red Cross. This ultimately led her to Harlem, New York where she attended the Harlem Hospital nursing program and graduated in 19 ...because nursing requires the courage to take on what most fear and a hope to help heal all! #blackhistorymonth #blacknurses #inspiration #nursesofinstagram #nursesrock Hazel Johnson was born on October 10, 1927 in West Chester, Pennsylvania. At 12 years old, Johnson knew she wanted to become a nurse. Johnson applied and was denied admission to Chester County Hospital School of Nursing for being black. She then move
To every nurse in every specialty and every nursing student! You are enough, you are needed and your work will help change lives! #blackhistorymonth #blacknurses #nursesofinstagram #inspiration #nursesrock
Ernest J. Grant was born October 6, 1958 in Swannanoa, North Carolina. He was the youngest of seven children. Grant's first career choice was to be a medical doctor, but family funds wouldn’t allow for the required education. At the insistence Nursing is not an easy profession and those who dedicate their life to caring for others should be appreciated and respected! #blackhistorymonth #thankanurse #bekind #heroesinscrubs #nursesrock #nursesofinstagram Eddie Bernice Johnson was born December 3, 1935 in Waco, Texas. After graduating high school attended Saint Mary’s College of Notre Dame, located in Indiana, where she received her nursing certificate in 1955. She then transferred to Texas Chri Maya Angelou was an inspirational poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist whose words have inspired nurses for many generations. Life can be tough, shine your light and be kind to EVERYONE! #blackhistorymonth #inspirationalquotes #inspiration Do you know Nurse Mary Eliza Mahoney? Mary Eliza Mahoney was born in 1845 in Dorchester, Massachusetts. Mahoney's parents were freed slaves, originally from North Carolina, who moved north before the American Civil War in pursuit of a life with less Do you know Nurse Lucy Higgs Nichols? Lucy Higgs Nichols was born April 10, 1838 into slavery. She later escaped and became a #nurse for the 23rd Indiana Infantry Regiment during the Civil War. After the war, she settled in New Albany, Indiana wher Tobi Tajomavwo Nursing Foundation is proud to celebrate #blackhistorymonth! We want to acknowledge and honor black excellence throughout this month by highlighting the achievements of our past and present African-American and Black nurses. This is the Season of Giving and your contribution will impact the next generation of nurses through our scholarships, mentorship program and community outreach! To donate, click the link in our bio! #givetuesday #giveback #nurses #tobitalksroots We had the honor of speaking to the students at Danny Jones Middle School for career day. Their minds were blown away by the various nursing career opportunities in the field. Our fellow board member/ER nurse @sincerelycarra, did an amazing job deb We want to congratulate Iteoluwakisi Okelana on receiving our first Tobi Tajomavwo Nursing Foundation Scholarship! Iteoluwakisi is currently attending Prairie View A&M University, in her sophomore year, as a nursing student.Iteoluwakisi’s

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