Alyssa Martin-Franks
“This award will allow me to focus more fully on my education and clinical experiences during my final year of the nursing program. Thank you for investing in nursing students and supporting the next generation of nurses. I am sincerely appreciative of this opportunity.”
— Alyssa Martin-Franks
Degree program: ADN, Spokane Community College Nursing Program
Scholarship: Inland Empire Nurses Association scholarship, administered by WSNF
Award year: 2026
Alyssa has been a caregiver for nine years, helping those with physical, cognitive, and social challenges receive the care, support, and dignity they deserve. Alyssa was inspired to become a nurse by seeing the impact that nurses have had on the individuals in her care. Alyssa hopes to work with vulnerable populations as an RN to provide both care and patient education.
Alyssa is active in her student nurses association, where she’s learned the value of collective power and advocacy. She is especially excited to become a WSNA member and contribute to advocacy efforts for health equity. WSNF is proud to support Alyssa’s journey in nursing with a 2026 scholarship.
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