VIM & VIGR Celebrates Four Students in Fourth Annual Nursing Scholarship Program

August 19, 2024

Scholarship recipients represent the future of nursing with commitment to patient care and excellence

Missoula, Mont. (Aug. 19, 2024)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – VIM & VIGR, maker of stylish and comfortable compression socks for all walks of life, is pleased to announce four inspiring winners of its fourth annual nursing scholarship awards. Each recipient will each receive a scholarship award of $3435 to be used towards their academic pursuits in the field of nursing.

Originally from West Africa, Texas-based Esther Iwuchukwu is a surgical/trauma intensive care unit nurse committed to continuous learning and growth. The scholarship award will assist Iwuchukwu’s goal of becoming a geriatric nurse practitioner upon completion of a Master of Science at University of Texas at Arlington. “I hope to help the ever-growing elderly population recognize the strengths and gains of aging and use them to maintain independence during their old age,” said Iwuchukwu.

Katie Caruso, currently enrolled at Solano Community College, has worked as a pediatric medical assistant for over a decade and is dedicated to providing the best care to her patients while working towards becoming a Registered Nurse. “I am passionate about lifting others up and encouraging them along the way,” said Caruso.

An immigrant from Syria, Nour Chouiki enrolled in an accelerated nursing program after a successful collegiate soccer career and graduating summa cum laude as an undergraduate. Chouiki will use her scholarship for the University of Massachusetts Boston Accelerated Bachelor of Nursing program and hopes to enter the fast-paced Emergency Department. “The chaos and urgency I experienced growing up in Syria have fueled my passion for Emergency Department nursing, where quick thinking and decisive actions make a real difference,” notes Chouiki.

Sarah Whitehouse will use her scholarship towards a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at University of Connecticut. Currently a CNA in the Hematology/Oncology unit at Boston Children’s Hospital, Whitehouse hopes to work in the Pediatric field upon graduation. “I am passionate about this field because it offers the chance to profoundly influence the health and wellbeing of young patients,” said Whitehouse.

“Each summer we can’t wait to review applications for our nursing scholarship program and select our top candidates,” said Michelle Huie, founder of VIM & VIGR. “Nurses are an integral part of the medical profession and often the first point of contact for patients. We are honored to show our support for these four amazing women in pursuit of their academic and professional dreams.”

About VIM & VIGR:

Based in Missoula, Mont. since 2013, VIM & VIGR designs and manufactures the highest-quality compression legwear to energize legs, reduce swelling, and alleviate achiness and heaviness. VIM & VIGR’s primary focus is to create true graduated compression socks, tights and sleeves that provide unparalleled fit, reliable compression and unique designs. Available in three compression levels, four fabrics and six sizes, VIM & VIGR products give people from all walks of life the support to work, play, travel and recover with vigor. For more information, visit vimvigr.com or follow @vimvigr.

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CatherineD@terrapublicrelations.com

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