Alijean L., RN: 2024 Empowered Scholarship Winner

August 27, 2025

Congratulations to Aljean L., RN, for winning the $5,000 Tuition Reimbursement Scholarship during Nursing Careers Week!

Here is a just a small snippet of Aljean's inspiring nursing story:

"As a registered nurse and first-time mom, I’ve faced incredible challenges this year. After my son’s premature birth at 25 weeks, I balanced his care, my studies, and my mental health, striving to push forward. With the support of my family, my IES Maeve, and Health Carousel, I earned the highest GPA in my first MSN-Nursing Informatics course at Chamberlain University. Now, as my son comes home after 7 months in the hospital, I’m inspired to continue my education in January 2025 and build a brighter future."

- Aljean L., RN

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