Humana is investing $125,000 into Eastern Kentucky University’s School of Nursing to fund scholarships for students and support for faculty as the commonwealth faces a nursing shortage.
According to the Kentucky Hospital Association, hospitals reported approximately 2,800 open registered nurse positions in 2024, an 11.5% vacancy rate. Some specialties are experiencing greater shortages.
EKU President Dr. David McFaddin said partnerships like this are critical.
Kathy Driscoll, senior vice president and chief nursing officer at Humana, said demand for nurses continues to grow as we have an aging population so more and more people need care. Nursing is one of those professions that is 24-7, 365, so a lot of nurses is needed.
This is the second year Humana has partnered with EKU. During the first year of the agreement, the university used funds to build a home health simulation lab.
Source: WBKO
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