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Nursing Scholarship Program Accepting Applications

Posted by Karen A. Benson, Ph.D., MS, MN, RN | Published: May 25, 2011

 The Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) Nursing Scholarship Program (NSP) application cycle is now open.  

What is the NSP?  The NSP awards scholarships to students enrolled or accepted for enrollment in accredited RN training programs.  Scholarship recipients receive tuition, fees, other educational costs and a living stipend in exchange for at least 2 years of [...]

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Summary of Book Highlights from Educating Nurses: A Call for Radical Transformation

Posted by Karen A. Benson, Ph.D., MS, MN, RN | Published: September 7, 2010

ABOUT THE BOOK
Excerpts from a book titled, “Educating Nurses: A Call for Radical Transformation” by Patricia Benner, Molly Sutphen, Victoria Leonard and Lisa Day.  This book was published in December of 2009 by Jossey-Bass.  For additional information about the study design, findings, and recommendations, go to:  http://www.carnegiefoundation.org/elibrary/educating-nurses-highlights#summary.
Educating Nurses: A Call for Radical Transformation is part [...]

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Nurse Practitioner Eligibility Expanded for NHSC Scholarship Program

Posted by Karen A. Benson, Ph.D., MS, MN, RN | Published: May 19, 2010

The NHSC Scholarship guidance has been expanded from Family Nurse Practitioner to include Nurse Practitioners specializing in adult, family, geriatrics, pediatrics, psychiatric, or women’s health   –
Please see the updated guidance: http://nhsc.hrsa.gov/scholarship/guidance/eligibility.htm.
Nurse Practitioners are eligible for the NHSC Scholarship if they are pursuing a master’s degree, or post-master’s certificate, accredited by the National League for Nursing [...]

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