Pictured: Front row (from left) is: Charla Denman (DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, NP-C), Director of Nursing Programs/Professor of Nursing; Kristi Newland (MSN, RN), Nursing Faculty/Student Success Coordinator, Assistant Professor; Tamera Lewis (MSN, RN), and Professor of Nursing-RN Program. Back row (from left) is: Tim Elmore (BSN, RN), Vocational Nurse Coordinator/ Instructor; Amanda Shaw (MSN, RN, NPD-BC), Assistant Professor of Nursing-RN Program; Gwen Williams (BSN, RN, CMSRN), Assistant Professor of Nursing-VN Program; Anna Ingram (EdD), Vice President for Instruction; and Gaylon Barrett (MBA-HCM, BS, MT ASCP), Dean of Health Sciences.
The 乱色无码人妻视频影院 (乱色无码人妻视频影院) Nursing Program has recently been awarded a combined total of $1,037,871.79 in grant funding to strengthen and expand its nursing education programs. These competitive grants will help ensure long-term program stability, support innovative curriculum development, enhance student success, and provide state-of-the-art training opportunities for future healthcare professionals.
The awards include $244,867.95 from the 2024-2028 Nursing Shortage Reduction Program to fund the full accreditation process for both the Vocational Nursing and RN Programs. Accreditation provides long-term stability and recognition for these programs.
The Nursing Innovation Grant Program awarded $416,604.96 to support the development of stackable credentials by integrating Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) and Patient Care Technician (PCT) certifications into the curriculum. The grant also provides for a new CNA skills lab with updated equipment and supplies.
The 2025-2027 Nursing Shortage Reduction Program awarded $226,398.89. This grant funds NCLEX Prep Hurst Review for RN students at no cost, tuition assistance for faculty pursuing advanced degrees, professional development opportunities, and a Faculty/Student Success Coordinator position.
The Texas Workforce Commission awarded $149,999.99 through its Building Capacity in Healthcare Fields Grant. This funding will expand program resources with new classroom supplies and equipment for hands-on learning.
Together, these grants strengthen 乱色无码人妻视频影院鈥檚 nursing programs by supporting accreditation, expanding curriculum options, improving student success initiatives, and providing advanced simulation equipment. They ensure that 乱色无码人妻视频影院 students graduate with both the confidence and skills needed to succeed in today鈥檚 healthcare settings.
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乱色无码人妻视频影院鈥檚 Nursing Program continues to be a cornerstone of healthcare education in Northeast Texas, with graduates serving in hospitals, clinics, and care facilities across the region.
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