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School of Nursing
Updated Pre-Nursing Student Application and Clinical Sequence Student Application Forms Posted
http://troy.troy.edu/nursing/HRSA
Iota Theta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Recognized for Excellence
Sigma Theta Tau International's Leadership Academy will recognize Troy University's Iota Theta chapter in the 2008 Showcase of Regional Excellence at the society's 40th biennial convention to be held in September in Indianapolis, Indiana. The group developed a community-based breast cancer awareness program that reflects the honor society's mission and vision. School of Nursing Faculty Dr. L. Diane Weed, Dr. Amy Spurlock, Dr. Sue Hayden, and Ms. Kelly Johnson directed program development. More about Sigma Theta Tau International can be found at www.nursingsociety.org
BSN Program Awarded Grant to Increase the Professional Nursing Workforce
Troy University’s School of Nursing has been awarded a three-year Nursing Workforce Diversity grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to develop learning and practice communities ultimately aimed at increasing the academic success of students in the attainment of undergraduate nursing degrees. The total award is $888,000. The majority of the funds will go directly to students in the form of scholarships and stipends. The funding will also establish learning communities for pre-nursing majors; develop workshops on critical thinking, test-taking, and computer skills; and provide tutorial assistance for students. Retention activities for students enrolled in nursing clinical courses will include study courses for national licensure examinations, tutoring and enhanced clinical experiences.
Students eligible for scholarships and stipends must be from the Alabama counties of Barbour, Bullock, Butler, Coffee, Covington, Crenshaw, Dale, Dallas, Escambia, Geneva, Henry, Houston, Lowndes, Macon, Monroe, Montgomery, Pike, Russell or Wilcox. The School of Nursing will be expanding partnerships with area health care agencies to provide additional learning opportunities for TROY nursing students, externships, and a move to encourage graduates from those counties to practice in those areas.
The program will start with the fall semester. Questions regarding the Nursing Workforce Diversity Program may be directed to the Troy University School of Nursing at 334-670-3428.
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