2025 Care Initiatives New DON Scholarship
Applications for the 2025-2026 academic year are closed.
About the 2025 Care Initiatives New Director of Nursing (DON) Scholarship

Care Initiatives New DON Scholarship
These scholarships were made for new DONs employed by an IHCA member facility to attend the DON Fundamentals - A Playbook for New Nurse Leaders held in September. This scholarship program provided a great opportunity for new DONs to learn, grow and connect with others in the same role. Six scholarships were awarded in 2025.
These scholarships were made possible by:

Contact
If you have questions, please contact Natalie Thompson or Brent Willett at 515-978-2204.
