Kathryn Mitchell
“Balancing graduate school, clinical practice, and personal responsibilities requires dedication, and this award helps ease that burden while reminding me that my goals are valued and supported.”
— Kathryn Mitchell
Degree program: DNP-FNP, Washington State University
Scholarship: WSNF Scholarship
Award year: 2026
Kathryn is motivated by a deep passion for trauma-informed care. Throughout her nursing career, she has worked to help improve and implement trauma-informed practices in her workplaces to support the social and emotional needs of patients.
Kathryn hopes to use her advanced degree to continue serving patients and help expand the use of trauma-informed practices across healthcare systems and with individual nurses. Kathryn has demonstrated leadership and commitment, and we are proud to support her with a 2026 WSNF scholarship.
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