Learning on the job is transforming nursing education
New apprenticeship program gives nursing students real-world experience, financial support and a direct path to employment. “I can’t emphasize enough the importance of thinking differently about how we transition folks from the student environment into the professional environment. This is the way of the future. I’m excited to see what’s next.” ~ Dr. April Prunty, Allina Health System Director of Nursing Professional Development
Asia pursues her caring career dreams with support from an innovative Drive for 5-funded nursing apprenticeship
Asia is on track to reach a major milestone in achieving her career dreams: graduation from nursing school. The Center for Nursing Equity and Excellence (CNEE), which is a partnership between the University of Minnesota School of Nursing and the Minnesota State HealthForce Center of Excellence, was awarded a $740,000 Drive for 5 grant from DEED to launch a Pre-Licensure Nursing Apprenticeship pilot program. This pilot allows students to earn while they learn, allowing them to stay focused on their studies and clinical experience.
DEED awards grant to launch Pre-Licensure Nursing Apprenticeship pilot program
The Center for Nursing Equity and Excellence (CNEE) awarded a $740,000 grant from the Department of Employment and Economic Development’s (DEED) to launch a Pre-Licensure Nursing Apprenticeship pilot program.
CNEE becomes Minnesota’s official nursing workforce center
Minnesota Center for Nursing transfers its membership in National Forum of State Nursing Workforce Centers
Keeping Rural Health Care Healthy
Margaret Kalina has spent her career advancing rural health care.
U of M and MN State collaborating to address nursing crisis
The universities announced they will be working together to “reimagine” nursing education programs and address the growing workforce shortage.
UMN, Minnesota State colleges join forces to take on nursing shortage
A dire shortage of nurses in the workforce is the focus of a new collaboration between the University of Minnesota and Minnesota State college and university system.
Nursing schools form coalition to attract students in Minnesota
A critical shortage of nurses could soon leave Minnesota hospitals understaffed.
U of M and MN State collaborating to address nursing crisis
The universities announced they will be working together to “reimagine” nursing education programs and address the growing workforce shortage.
UMN, Minnesota State colleges join forces to take on nursing shortage
A dire shortage of nurses in the workforce is the focus of a new collaboration between the University of Minnesota and Minnesota State college and university system.