The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) awarded a $119,000 Project Grant to the TN State Veterans Home (SVH) under the Payments to States for Programs to Promote the Hiring and Retention of Nurses at State Veterans Homes program (CFDA 64.053). The grant, awarded on January 8, 2025, will fund a mentor retention program and tuition/student loan reimbursement initiative. Specifically, new hires at TN State Veterans Home will be paired with a mentor for 3 years and receive $2,500 bonuses in year one, as well as $5,000 reimbursements for tuition or student loans. Bonuses will also be provided in years two and three. Additionally, the grant will support a referral incentive plan to assist with the attraction of Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs). This federal funding, combined with a $119,000 contribution from TN State Veterans Home, will enable comprehensive strategies to address nursing workforce challenges and improve long-term care services for veterans in Tennessee.
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