University of Louisville’s School of Nursing is getting a big boost for its training programs, which is expected to bring better access to healthcare in medically underserved areas.
The two grants, worth $6.5 million, were awarded to the school by the Health Resources and Services Administration. The money will support recruitment and retention of nursing professionals across the state.
Nearly $4 million of the funding will go toward an accelerated Licensed Practical Nurse-to-Bachelor of Science in Nursing (LPN-to-BSN) pathway. The grant will support scholarships for up to 83 students to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
Then, $2.6 million will go toward a project aimed to increase the number and diversity of nurse practitioners.
According to a news release, Kentucky has a “severe shortage” of health care workers. Officials report that a portion of 113 of the state’s 120 counties are designated as Health Professional Shortage Areas, including parts of Jefferson County.
Source: WHAS11
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