Support for Nursing Department Continues with State Grant
Twenty Missouri colleges and universities were awarded competitive grants through the Nursing Education Incentive Program (NEIP). For Truman, the funding will enable the Nursing Department to create more opportunities for associate degree nurses (ADN) in the area who want to continue their education by obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.
“The purpose of this project will be to partner with the community colleges and health care facilities in north central and northeast Missouri where the RN vacancy rate is 16.4% and the RN turnover rate is 19.5%,” said Cynthia Waller, chair of the Nursing Department. “Because nurses tend to stay and work where they are educated, Truman has an opportunity to strengthen the nursing profession in this geographic area by producing more BSN-prepared nurses and subsequent nurse leaders in the communities in which we live.”
This is the third NEIP grant earned by Truman, each in the amount of $150,000. In 2019, the funding was used to provide more clinical experiences and purchase additional technology. The grant received in 2021 increased seat capacity and again expanded clinical partnerships, along with providing funds to hire a full-time clinical coordinator to aid in clinical scheduling.
Also in 2021, the Nursing Department received $500,000 from the state in the form of GEER funding, which allowed for an increase in the number of students in the program and the acquisition of a high-tech geriatric nursing simulator.
For those interested in pursuing a nursing career through Truman, the University offers a four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, as well as an Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) that can be completed in 15 months for qualified applicants. For more information, visit the department website, email nursing@truman.edu or call 660.785.4557.
