Lead organization nameuniversity of south dakotaeducation training providervermillion, south dakotadol nursing expansion grant program partnershiprequired partnersemployer partners:avera…

Lead organization nameuniversity of south dakotaeducation training providervermillion, south dakotadol nursing expansion grant program partnershiprequired partnersemployer partners:avera healthbowdle healthcarehorizon healthhuman services centerlifescapemonument healthsanford healthchadsdahoeducation or training partners:mitchell techsoutheast techname of entities involved in administering workforce development system:south dakota department of labor regulationworker organizations, labor management organizations, or labor unions:SD board of nursingsd nurses associationoptional partners:hosa: workforce career pathway development organization for healthcarewr ahec: workforce career pathway development organization for healthcarehub SD: bipoc community organizerdepartment of education: state education systemlewis clark: nurse voicegeographic scope:statewidetotal federal funding request (total 5-year period):3 milliontotal match proposed (total 5-year period):600,000PROPOSED number of participants who start training:128SUMMARY of project purpose and employment and training activities offered:this project will create a new worker-centered sector partnership around the nursing workforce. Called the south dakota nursing network (sdnn), this group will consist of employers, workforce development, training programs, and workers voice who will come together to improve training, move towards good quality jobs, and address systemic issues related to nursing that has resulted in the critical nursing shortage being experienced in south dakota. The program will train 128 BSN and MSN nurses to work in south dakota and for employee partners. The project will specifically target rural, low-income, and historically underrepresented groups for movement into middle- and high-skilled nursing careers. Special attention will be paid to increasing behavioral health nursing pathways and improving preceptorship experience.targeted population(s) to be served:this project will train incumbent workers and currently unemployed. Specific efforts will be to include historically marginalize and underrepresented populations black, indigenous, people of color, low income, and rural populations.training track:nursing career pathwaytargeted h-1B occupations:registered nurses (RN 29-1141.00) acute care nurses (29-1141.01) and critical care nurses (29-1141.02)recognized postsecondary credentials offered:BSN msnsubrecipient roles:the SD department of labor regulation will provide case management to program participants who qualify for their services.human services center will work closely with the university to increase movement into behavioral health nursing careers and improve preceptorship experiences.