Sara’s Story

For Sara Morris, BSN, RN, RN-BC, receiving a scholarship was key to advancing her nursing training. Soon after the birth of her second child Morris enrolled in an online RN-to-BSN program through Kaplan University with support from Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital’s Haden Institute of Nursing Excellence and Innovation. Morris earned her degree in 2013 and is now mom to five children. “I’m so grateful for that support.

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