GRANT MONEY WAS REQUESTED OF $30,000 FOR NURSING RETENTION PROGRAMS AT THE STATE HOME IN WINFIELD, KANSAS. FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR EMPLOYEE TUITION ASSISTANCE TO HELP STAFF CONTINUE THEIR NURSING EDUCATION TO OBTAIN UP TO A BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING. EMPLOYEES ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE UP TO $2,000 FOR ONE CLASS OR COURSE PER SEMESTER.