The Lois Price Spratlen Foundation is committed to ensuring that the next generation of psychiatric nurses is ready to meet the demand, continuing the legacy of leadership, mentorship, innovation, and direct care that is a hallmark of the profession. The shortage of mental health providers in Washington State is a significant problem. Community health, rural counties, and under-served communities struggle to find qualified mental health providers. To help bridge this gap, the Lois Price Spratlen Foundation funds scholarships for psychiatric nursing graduate students in Washington State. Psychiatric nursing is widely recognized as an effective mental health treatment. By identifying, encouraging, and cultivating excellence in advanced practice psychiatric nursing, we ensure that nursing model of integrated and holistic care continues to play an essential role in meeting our community's mental health treatment needs.