Follow in the footsteps of generations of nursing leaders. For more than fifty years, nursing students have helped the American Red Cross deliver critical community services. Volunteering will give you hands-on experience with relevant nursing skills and can lead to a lifelong opportunity for service. Volunteer today!
"I worked hard and enjoyed having to use my knowledge, skills and creativity!"
"I liked being involved in ‘meaningful’ projects!"
"It was fun and enlightening working with such diverse and dedicated people."
"…the commitment and enthusiasm were catching."
"Prospective employers were impressed with my ‘real work’ experience."
Jane Delano was the principal organizer of the Red Cross Nursing Service. Thanks to her efforts, more than 20,000 Red Cross nurses served in World War I. She died in France in 1919, while traveling on behalf of the Red Cross. In recognition of her service to our country, she received the Distinguished Service Medal and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
The Red Cross honors her memory through the Jane Delano Nursing Student Scholarship which promotes nursing as a career and encourages new nurses to get involved with the Red Cross. A limited number of scholarships are awarded each year.
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Jeeline Martinez
Texas Gulf Coast Region
Manvel, TX
Alfredo Sanchez
American Red Cross Central and South Texas Region
Round Rock, TX
Kaitlyn Pierson
Northern California Coastal Region
San Francisco, California
Larry Wiedenhoft
Cascades Region
Portland, Oregon
Chelsea Bostelman
American Red Cross Stuttgart Station
Stuttgart, Germany
Teona Feldpausch
Great Lakes Blood Services Region
Charlotte, Michigan
Josh Korb
Northern California Coastal Region
San Francisco Bay Area
Lindsay Spurgeon
Indiana Region
West Central Indiana
Athena Plichta
US Naval Support Activity Station
Naples, Italy
Jeeline Martinez
Texas Gulf Coast Region
Manvel, TX
Alfredo Sanchez
American Red Cross Central and South Texas Region
Round Rock, TX
Kaitlyn Pierson
Northern California Coastal Region
San Francisco, California
Larry Wiedenhoft
Cascades Region
Portland, Oregon
Chelsea Bostelman
American Red Cross Stuttgart Station
Stuttgart, Germany
Teona Feldpausch
Great Lakes Blood Services Region
Charlotte, Michigan
Josh Korb
Northern California Coastal Region
San Francisco Bay Area
Lindsay Spurgeon
Indiana Region
West Central Indiana
Athena Plichta
US Naval Support Activity Station
Naples, Italy
This pin recognizes the contributions of nursing students who are providing valuable Red Cross services to their communities. If you are a nursing student who has worked for the Red Cross in a volunteer or paid capacity for 10 or more hours, you can get your pin! The silver and blue pin is inscribed with the words, "Nursing Student…Answering Humanity's Call."
It can be ordered through your local Red Cross Chapter.
Are you a member of the National Student Nurses’ Association (NSNA)? The Red Cross is proud to participate in your annual convention and midyear conference. Please attend the Red Cross presentations!