Advancing NNP Training in Atlanta
The Dr. Allison Rose Memorial Fund provides up to $25,000 per year in tuition assistance to nurses pursuing a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner degree.
About the Fund
Honoring Allison's legacy through education and care
Our Mission
The Dr. Allison Rose Memorial Fund was founded to advance neonatal nurse practitioner (NNP) training in Atlanta. Atlanta-area neonatal ICUs are frequently understaffed in NNPs, as is common throughout the country. The Fund aims to address this problem by encouraging talented Atlanta-area RNs to enroll in NNP programs and then return to help staff our NICUs upon graduation.
Purpose
The cost of Neonatal Nurse Practitioner programs can be a significant barrier to entry for many qualified candidates. The Fund is specifically designed to help "bridge the gap" for qualified candidates who otherwise would be financially unable to attend an NNP degree program. Even if you have never previously considered pursuing an NNP degree, talk with folks you work with - nurse managers, nurse educators, and existing NNPs - to see if this might be a good fit for you.
About Dr. Allison Rose
The Fund was created to honor the legacy of Dr. Allison Thomas Rose. From medical school onwards, Dr. Rose received all of her medical training at Emory, including appointments as Pediatric Chief Resident from 2016-17 and Co-Chief Fellow (Division of Neonatology) from 2019-20. From 2020-25, she served as an attending in neonatology at all three Emory/CHOA NICUs. Her clinical research focused on necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) and the NEC Society recognizes this work through the Allison Rose Advocacy Scholarship. Dr. Rose was a committed advocate for infant and maternal health. Her work with the Georgia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics led to nearly $500,000/year being allocated to the 2022-23 Georgia state fiscal budget for Medicaid coverage of donor human milk for inpatient use in premature infants.
Eligibility Requirements
Who can apply for the Allison Rose Memorial Fund scholarship
Registered Nurse
Must be a currently licensed Registered Nurse (RN) with recent neonatal nursing experience.
Emory/CHOA Employment
Must be currently employed at an Emory or CHOA NICU, and must commit to returning to work in this Neonatology group for a minimum of 3 years after graduation.
Graduate School Applicant
Must be applying to or currently enrolled in a graduate program leading to Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) certification. Awards are contingent on acceptance to a program.
Supporting the Fund
Help us continue Allison's legacy of advancing neonatal care
How You Can Help
Once the Fund submits an application for 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, we will be able to accept tax-deductible donations. 100% of all donations go directly to funding scholarships; there is no overhead, administrative costs, or fundraising expenses.
Ways to Contribute
Please check back soon! You can also request to be notified once we are able to accept donations. The fund's EIN is 33-4988146.
Contact Information
Questions or Concerns? We are here to help!
The Dr. Allison Rose Memorial Fund, Inc. is incorporated within the state of Georgia and is currently applying for 501(c)(3) nonprofit status with the IRS. For any questions about the scholarship fund, please contact Ian Rose, founder and chairman of the board of directors.