Nancy Swank ’03N (MS)

A legacy with a healing touch: Paying it forward for future nurses

Nancy Swank ’03N (MS) spent almost the entirety of her career at Strong Memorial Hospital. While working in the pediatric emergency department, Nancy became inspired to pursue an advanced degree to become a pediatric nurse practitioner. At the School of Nursing, she was awarded the Carolyn Taksen Friedlander ’68N (MS) Scholarship.
After enjoying a wonderful career, Nancy reflected on her own experiences and decided to pay it forward with what is known as a blended gift, which includes both lifetime contributions and a bequest. Her commitment established the Nancy Morris Swank ’03N (MS) Endowed Nursing Scholarship, supporting students at the School of Nursing.

Just as she found a life-changing opportunity in the Friedlander Scholarship, Nancy hopes her scholarship will allow future nurses to achieve their life goals.

“This is something that makes it possible for someone to fulfill a dream and contribute to the University of Rochester. We have such fabulous nurses who want to go on for advanced learning and this gives them an incentive and advantage to follow that dream.”

NANCY SWANK ’03N (MS)
Member, Wilson Society
Bonita Springs, Florida