Northern Arizona University (NAU) recently received a $6.4 million grant as part of an Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) initiative meant to address Arizona’s nursing shortage. Each university will be using the grant to fund scholarships in accelerated nursing programs, with the requirement that recipients practice nursing in Arizona for at least four years after receiving their degree. The majority of NAU’s grant funding -- $5.2 million -- will go towards scholarships for students in its accelerated nursing programs. These scholarships come alongside an expansion of NAU’s nursing programs, including the accelerated program’s expansion to North Valley. Johnson said this will also help with the shortage, as nursing programs often receive more applications than they have openings.

Source: Daily Sun March 07, 2023 19:44 UTC