Diploma Nurses
Welcome to the Jefferson College of Nursing's Diploma Nurses page. Here you can learn about your benefits as a Jefferson alumna/us and find helpful links specific to diploma nurse alumni.
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Contact Us:
- Nurse.Alumni@jefferson.edu
- 215-955-8981
Diploma Nurses' Alumni Association
The Alumni Association of the Diploma School of Nursing at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital promotes fellowship among members; mutual assistance and comfort in times of illness, discouragement, and misfortune; and the professional and educational advancement of the graduates of the Diploma School of Nursing.
Diploma Nurses' Alumni Association Board
Officers:
- Anne O'Malley Delengowski '80, President
- Karen Mulligan Robnett '77, Vice President and Relief Fund Chair
- Aileen (Ish) Ishuin MacMillan '76, Treasurer
- Patricia Maro DeHart '77, Recording Secretary
- Rae Matz Fierro '77, President Ex Officio
Board of Directors:
- Deborah Sutton Allen '76, Social Chair
- Susan Albrecht Curcio '80, Bulletin Chair
- Deborah Cava Frye '82, Nominating Chair
- Ruth Ann Huff Iuliano '69, Office Coordinator
- Maria Gratzik Marinelli '70, Scholarship Chair
- Barbara Bachman Symons '77, Bylaws Chair
Other Committee Chairs:
- M. Joan LeVan Keller '58, Central PA Satellite Coordinator
Diploma Nurses Alumni Benefits
The Descendant Nurse Scholarship Fund
This fund offers a 50-percent tuition reimbursement for children, grandchildren, or great grandchildren who attend the Jefferson College of Nursing at any of our two campuses (Center City or Horsham). The benefit can be used for the BSN, MSN, DNP, APN, and PhD programs. Part-time, full-time, day, evening, or weekend study as well as online classes for MSN and DNP are covered.
The form is also available from the Diploma Nurses Alumni Office at 215-955-8981 or in the annual bulletin. Note that alumni are also eligible for 50-percent reimbursement; see bulletin for details.
The Relief Trust Fund
This fund benefits our alumni experiencing hardships and includes financial assistance for items such as hearing aids, chemo copays, medical bills, ADL support such as chair lifts, and disaster relief. (Items not reimbursed by insurance.)
The form is also available from the Diploma Nurses Alumni Office at 215-955-8981 or in the annual bulletin. All information related to the application is completely confidential. Given the difficulties created by the pandemic, please let us know if we can help.
Benefit requests will be considered by the Board of Directors of the Diploma Nurses Alumni Association.