Southwestern Pennsylvania
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Our Mission & Objectives
Mission
The Southwest PA RN Club exists exclusively for charitable, educational, and social purposes as a not-for-profit association and provides scholarship opportunities to individuals pursuing education within the field of Nursing.
Purpose
The SWPA RN CLUB is an organization designed to support Nursing and those who are pursuing a career in Nursing. The specific objectives and purpose of this organization shall be:
The SWPA RN club has provided scholarships to 142 students in the past 54 years as of 2026. The total amount given is over $285,280. We have additionally supported the Mary Agnes Powers scholarship which has been given to 44 recipients to date. Please see the scholarship tab for information regarding applying for scholarships.
Our recipients for 2026 are:
Jacqueline Shorthouse , Carlow University will receive the
Mary Agnes Powers Memorial award plus the SWPARN club award
Gabriella Morgan, University of Pittsburgh will receive the
Elaine Farney Memorial scholarship club award
The Southwest PA RN Club exists exclusively for charitable, educational, and social purposes as a not-for-profit association and provides scholarship opportunities to individuals pursuing education within the field of Nursing.
Purpose
The SWPA RN CLUB is an organization designed to support Nursing and those who are pursuing a career in Nursing. The specific objectives and purpose of this organization shall be:
- To sponsor and host regular meetings, educational programs, and networking events to encourage interest and support of nurse professionals in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- Provide publicly available scholarships for students actively pursuing a career in Nursing by active enrollment in a nursing program of study.
- Provide donations to charitable organizations with missions relating to the health and welfare of the community
The SWPA RN club has provided scholarships to 142 students in the past 54 years as of 2026. The total amount given is over $285,280. We have additionally supported the Mary Agnes Powers scholarship which has been given to 44 recipients to date. Please see the scholarship tab for information regarding applying for scholarships.
Our recipients for 2026 are:
Jacqueline Shorthouse , Carlow University will receive the
Mary Agnes Powers Memorial award plus the SWPARN club award
Gabriella Morgan, University of Pittsburgh will receive the
Elaine Farney Memorial scholarship club award
At the memorial service of a club member, a white rose is laid with the deceased member and the Florence Nightingale Tribute is read. In remembrance of their loved one's work as a nurse, a copy of the Florence Nightingale Tribute is given to the family.
Monthly Meeting Programs*
monthly meetings** are held at Salvatore event and catering Hall
500 one Curry Road. Pittsburgh, PA 15236
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September 16, 2025 Senior Olympian cyclist Author of “Road to 100–10 pillars for Strong and Happy Aging” speaker Jack Eckenrode October 21, 2025 End of Life Doula – an overview speaker Lynn Ireland-Knight end of life Doula with Promise Me Momma November 18, 2025 The art of flexibility and how it promotes wellness - An interactive session Speaker Lisa Hopkins OTR/L, Encompass Health Rehabilitation Monthly meetings convene at 9:30 AM on the third Tuesday of the following months: September, October, November; January, February, March, and April. 9:30 AM: Networking, coffee/tea, refreshments 10 AM - 11 AM: Educational program* 11 AM - 12 Noon: The member meeting |
January 20, 2026 Alzheimer’s: it’s impact, reduction, strategies, resources, and fight against the disease speaker, Sarah, Murphy, vice president programs and services, Alzheimer’s association, greater PA chapter February 17, 2026 Holly Hempe Major Medical Ethics Concerns Facing Today’s Nurses March 17, 2026 UPDATED Michelle Bulger Ageism: What it is, and what can we do? April 21, 2026 The safety of flavors and public perception Speaker Colleen Roberts, director of labor dynamics, Inc Rolf DeRovira Sr. , CEO Senior Flavor Chemist Please note: * Scheduled programs are subject to change due to unexpected circumstances. ** Guests who are nurses may attend a meeting up to two times without being a member. There is no need to pre-register. Membership forms are available at all meetings. *** meetings may be canceled due to inclement weather. Cancellations will be noted on KDKA and/or on the website |
Special events***
Fall Fundraising Luncheon in September/October
open to all Registered Nurses and to the public
Veterans Day Memorial, 12 Noon, November 11th at South Park Nurses War Memorial, Corrigan Drive
Christmas Luncheon in December
Spring Luncheon & Officer Installation in May.
*** flyer invitations will be sent to all members for the
Fall luncheon, Christmas luncheon and Spring luncheon
SPECIAL EVENT 2026
NURSES NIGHT OUT
MAY 21, 2026
5 TO 7 PM
AT SHANNONIGANS
300 MOUNT LEBANON BOULEVARD
PITTSBURGH PA 15234
Hosted by the Southwestern PA RN club
Fall Fundraising Luncheon in September/October
open to all Registered Nurses and to the public
Veterans Day Memorial, 12 Noon, November 11th at South Park Nurses War Memorial, Corrigan Drive
Christmas Luncheon in December
Spring Luncheon & Officer Installation in May.
*** flyer invitations will be sent to all members for the
Fall luncheon, Christmas luncheon and Spring luncheon
SPECIAL EVENT 2026
NURSES NIGHT OUT
MAY 21, 2026
5 TO 7 PM
AT SHANNONIGANS
300 MOUNT LEBANON BOULEVARD
PITTSBURGH PA 15234
Hosted by the Southwestern PA RN club
About our members:
Our 170+ members are registered nurses who live, work at, or are retired from, hospitals in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Many have work throughout the United States.
Membership dues are $25 per year. Honorary members are free. Honorary members are members who are 90 years of age and older, or have been a member for 35 years or more.
Join now by clicking the "contact us " link above.
The Nightingale Pledge
I solemnly pledge myself before God and in the presence of this assembly, to pass my life in purity and to practice my profession faithfully.
I will abstain from whatever is deleterious and mischievous, and will not take or knowingly administer any harmful drug.
I will do all in my power to maintain and elevate the standard of my profession, and will hold in confidence all personal matters committed to my keeping and all family affairs coming to my knowledge in the practice of my calling.
With loyalty will I endeavor to aid the physician in his work, and devote myself to the welfare of those committed to my care.
I will abstain from whatever is deleterious and mischievous, and will not take or knowingly administer any harmful drug.
I will do all in my power to maintain and elevate the standard of my profession, and will hold in confidence all personal matters committed to my keeping and all family affairs coming to my knowledge in the practice of my calling.
With loyalty will I endeavor to aid the physician in his work, and devote myself to the welfare of those committed to my care.
