Winner of the Vohra Wound Care Scholarship for Nursing Education and Nursing Certifications Announced

MIRAMAR, Fla. (Sep 9, 2020)—Vohra Wound Physicians, the nation’s most trusted wound care solution, is pleased to announce that Rachelle Zaborac, Infection Control Nurse at Farmington Country Manor in Illinois, is the first-ever recipient of the Vohra Wound Care Scholarship for Nursing Education and Nursing Certifications.

Ms. Zaborac will receive a $1,000 cash scholarship, plus free tuition for Vohra’s Wound Care Certification course (a $650 value), for a total value of $1,650. Vohra congratulates Ms. Zaborac on her prize-winning application, especially in light of the overwhelming number of submissions received for this first-time scholarship opportunity.

Ms. Zaborac’s colleague at Farmington Manor, Dr. Dickinson, has high praise for Ms. Zaborac: “She is very dedicated, hardworking and eager to learn. I am excited that she will be expanding her wound care knowledge. Farmington Country Manor is a small-town facility where the residents are treated like family. It’s one of those places you just expect everyone to have a good outcome. Her dedication to excellent wound care sure helps.”

Now more than ever, Vohra recognizes that nurses and healthcare professionals need personal and professional support to develop the skills required to excel. Due to an overwhelmingly positive response throughout the scholarship process, Vohra has announced the upcoming Vohra Wound Care Scholarship for Nursing Education and Nursing Certifications. The deadline for the upcoming opportunity is 12/17/2020 at 11:59PM EST. All medical professionals practicing nursing and/or attending nursing school are eligible to apply for the scholarship; however, those with the following credentials may benefit most: Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Practitioner (NP), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Physician Assistant (PA), or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). The winner will be announced on 12/31/2020.  

The certification includes 13 comprehensive modules, lifetime access to learning materials, up to 28 ANCC CNE credits, and the Vohra Wound Certified Nurse (VWCN™) distinction upon successful completion of a final exam.

Since launching in 2015, more than 7,000 nurses and nursing students have completed Vohra’s Wound Care Certification program. The program has expanded to include international students, educational materials in Spanish, and programs for both facility-based and home health-based nursing professionals. In addition, Vohra has been recognized as a wound care educational partner with grants from federal and state program including California, Texas, and several others.