Sandra Lee Schafer Certification Scholarship

Sandra (Sandy) Lee Schafer, MN, RN, AOCN

This scholarship was developed in honor of the late Sandy Schafer. Sandy served as director of credentialing for the Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center (HPCC) and worked with the organization for 14 years. Sandy was instrumental in the credentialing of tens of thousands of nurses and other members of the interdisciplinary team. She displayed great passion for professional certification and worked tirelessly to promote its value. Learn more about Sandy.

In 2022, HPNF will provide 20 scholarships to nurses nationwide to cover the cost of certification fees. Valid for those earning a new Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center (HPCC) certification or those who are renewing their current HPCC certification. Individuals can apply for the scholarships before or after taking the exam.

Eligibility:

  • If you earned or recertified your ACHPN, CHPN, CHPPN, CHPLN CHPNA, CHPCA, or CPLC credential since January 2022, or plan to before December 31, 2022.
  • Personally pay for the exam or HPAR fee
  • Individuals who have been reimbursed for their certification/recertification fees by any other institution or organization are not eligible for this scholarship


To Apply:

Submit a completed certification scholarship application including all required attachments:

  • One professional letter of reference from a supervisor or manager on letterhead.
  • Provide a 250-word maximum essay and address each of the following points for the Awards Selection Committee:
  1. Professional long/short term goals
  2. Why certification is important


Sandra Lee Schafer Certification Scholarship Application 

This scholarship means a lot to me because it recognizes my passion for palliative care and helping others strive for certification. I want to serve my patients, other healthcare members, and my community through palliative care. This scholarship provided me with a certification that shows my dedication and value in palliative care. - Samantha Langley, MSN, APRN, AGCNS-BC

Certification Scholarship Recent Recipients  

2021

  • Tracy Bier, FNP-BC
  • Barbie Campbell, CHPNA, CAN
  • Noelle Cooper, MS, A-GNP-C
  • Natasha Curry, ACHPN
  • Tiffany Dougherty, RN, MSN, FNP-BC
  • Kjersten Evans, DNP-AGNPPC, ACHPN
  • Tammy L. Fallert, RN, CHPN
  • Lisa Fallico, BSN, RN-BC, CHPN
  • Megan Flicker, BSN, MSN, RN, AGPCNP-BC
  • Patricia Fogelman, DNP, ACHPN
  • Kristin Fox, ANP-BC, APRN, ACHPN
  • Lisa Gates, CNA
  • Charla Yvonne Jacobs, BSN, RN
  • Heather Johnson, RN, MSN, CHPN
  • Patricia Matthews, MHA, BSN, RN, CHPN
  • Beth Lyda McKinnon, BSN, RN, CHPN
  • Michelle Popek, RN, BSN, CHPN
  • Julia Rivera, MSN, RN, CHPN
  • Beverly San Juan, CNA
  • Lindsey Rebecca Shelley, FNP-C, ACHPN
  • Marsha Smith, RN, PED-BC, CCM, CHPPN
  • Christy Sybrant, RN, MSN, RNC-OB

2020

  • Amber Ballard, RN, BSN, CHPN
  • Hayley Bustos, RN, MSN, FNPC, ACHPN
  • Erin Collins, BSN, RN, CHPN
  • Melody Draper, MSN, NP-C, ACHPN
  • Amy Dykman, BSN, RN, CHPN
  • Tyler Fair, CNA, CHPNA
  • Dorothy Harsen, MSN, FNP, GNP, ACHPN
  • Leighanne Hartman, MSN, RN, CHPN, CCRC
  • Clare Ironside, FNP-BC, ACHPN
  • Benjamin Keigley, BSN, RN, CHPN
  • Brittany Kettles, BSN, RN, CHPN
  • Samantha Langley, MSN, APRN, AGCNSBC, ACHPN
  • Susan Lee, PhD, RN, CNP, ACHPN, FAAN
  • Eleanor Melton, MSN, RN, AGACNP-BC, ACHPN
  • Kristin Le Ann Mills, RN, BSN, CHPN
  • Andrew Patrick-Baudet, MBA, RN, CHPN, CHPCA
  • Thea Peck, RN, CHPN
  • Caroline Rohr Martinek, MPH, MSN, CNP, FNP-BC, ACHPN
  • Jennifer Ruff, BSN, RN, CHPN
  • Cynthia Werhane, RN, BSN, CHPN
  • Robin Wilson, MSN, RN, CCM, CHPN

2019

  • Holly Lynn Clanton, BSN, CCRN, CHPN
  • Michelle Cooley, MSN, FNP-C, ACHPN
  • Erin R. Currie, PhD, RN, CPLC
  • Rebecca Lynn Edwards, DNP, APRN, ACNP, AOCNP, ACHPN
  • Brandi Holloway, MSN, RN, CNL, CHPN
  • Lisa Kenney, MA, CHPNA
  • Katelyn Linker, BSN, RN, CHPN
  • Tiffani L. McKenna, MSN, ANP-BC, ACHPN
  • Theresa Pietras, RN, CHPN
  • Sharon Seaton, RN BSN CHPN HCS-D, HCS-O

2018

  • Geraldine Abbatiello, PhD, GNP-BC, ACHPN, RN-BC
  • Alexander Ambuehl, RN, CHPN
  • Nanci Berg, ANP, ACHPN
  • Anne Cantine, MSN, RN, CHPN
  • Rayona Canty, CHPNA
  • Rebecca Cline, RN, CHPN
  • Susan Compton, RN, MSN
  • Georgia Hantzsche, CNA, CHPNA
  • Mary Ellen Levine, MSN/Ed, RN, CHPN
  • Lisa Ilene Machlin, RN, IBCLC, CPLC
  • Youngsook Theresa Olsson, DNP, FNP-BS, RN, ACHPN
  • Eugenia Parlet, MSN, RN, CHPN
  • Yvonne Patton, MSN, RN, CHPN
  • Kathy Plakovic, MSN, FNP-BC, AOCNP, ACHPN
  • William Rosa, MS, AGPCNP-BC, ACHPN, AHN-BC, CCRN-CMC
  • Penny Lynn Smith, BSN, RN, CHPN
  • Charonne Sutherland, RN, CHPN
  • Lisa Wild, RN, CHPN

2017

  • Susan Irene Alexander, BSN, RN, CHPN
  • Erica C. Bolar, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, CHPN
  • Lauren Crandall, BSN, RN, CHPPN
  • Kristin Fox, ANP-BC, ACHPN
  • Susan Grasse, BSN, RN, CHPNA
  • Jennifer Jolly Grinage, BSN, RN, CHPN
  • Melinda Marie Hansen, RN, MS, ACNS, ACHPN
  • Vicki T. Haye, BSN, RN, CHPN
  • Rebecca Hoh, BSN, RN, OCN, CHPN
  • Daniek Mackenzie, BSN, RN, CHPCA, CHPN
  • Suzanne Markham, LPN, CHPLN
  • Carol J. Nichols, BSN, RN, CHPN
  • Julia Janelle Rivera, BSN, RN, CHPN
  • William Rosa, MS, AGPCNP-BC, ACHPN, AHN-BC, CCRN-CMC

Certification Scholarship Winners 2012-2016