Geographic scope: statewide - north dakotatotal federal funding requested: 2,329,543.00TOTAL match proposed: 1,764,385.00PROJECT title name: embedded learning center modelproposed number of…

Geographic scope: statewide - north dakotatotal federal funding requested: 2,329,543.00TOTAL match proposed: 1,764,385.00PROJECT title name: embedded learning center modelproposed number of participants who start training: 180SUMMARY of grant purpose and employment and training activities offered: the purpose of this grant is to launch an accredited nursing program embedded in a hospital setting. The accredited nursing curriculum is delivered by the university of jamestown and designed to simultaneously prepare students for employment in the sanford health system. There are two new education tracks: associate of science in nursing (ASN) and direct-entry master of science in nursing (demsn). Graduates are guaranteed employment at sanford upon obtaining their registered nurse (RN) credentials and are incentivized to remain employed in north dakota by receiving student loan repayment over their first four years of employment at sanford. Our project increases preceptor uptake through an accelerated second degree masters program for individuals with undergraduate degrees in other disciplines who wish to transition into anursing career. Grant funds will support curriculum development, simulation lab construction, and a portion of staff salaries.target populations: our target population is adults aged 18 55 who hold a high school diploma GED, associate degree in nursing, or a bachelors degree in a non-nursing discipline. We aim to recruit 90 of our enrolled students from low-income and minority communities.selected training track: nursing career pathwaystargeted occupations: registered nurses o net code 29-1141.00RECOGNIZED postsecondary credentials offered: associate of science in nursing, direct-entry master of science in nursingsubrecipient roles:synergis: CO-develop ASN and demsn curricula conduct outreach and program marketing support application process CO-develop lab and clinical coordination.sanford: supply space for classroom and simulation lab provide preceptors hire program graduates offer four-year-long repayment program.new or existing program: new: associate of science in nursing and direct-entry master of science in nursing (these programs will be offered at the proposed embedded learning center in fargo). Existing: bachelor of science in nursing (this program is currently offered at university of jamestowns main campus in jamestown).