About
Friends Of Nursing
About Us
In 1981, co-founders Greta Pollard and Janet Pirkey established Friends of Nursing of the University of Denver as a non-profit scholarship support group for the school’s nursing program. After DU phased out its nursing program in 1985, the organization was renamed Friends of Nursing (FON) and broadened the scope of Colorado college and university nursing programs it supported. Today, FON awards scholarships to students seeking a baccalaureate or higher degree in nursing through nine Colorado schools of nursing.
Help Friends of Nursing
Support the next generation of nurses in Colorado. We are seeing a rise in need for qualified and dedicated nurses. The recipients of FON scholarships show exemplary skill and passion for their chosen career path.
Our Mission
The purpose of Friends of Nursing is to advance professional nursing by providing scholarships for quality education in baccalaureate and higher degree programs in Colorado Schools of Nursing.
Our
Executive Committee
President Appointments for FON 2025-2026
Schools We Support
Adams State University
Colorado Christian University
Colorado Mesa University
Colorado State University – Pueblo
Metropolitan State University
Regis University/Loretto Heights School of Nursing
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
University of Colorado Denver
University of Northern Colorado School of Nursing