TOTAL REQUEST WAS $198,190 OF WHICH THE VA WILL PAY HALF OR $99,095 AND THE SVH WILL CONTRIBUTE THE OTHER HALF. FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR DIRECT RECRUITMENT INCENTIVES FOR NEWLY HIRED RNS, LPNS, AND CNAS AND A PRECEPTOR PROGRAM FOR EXPERIENCED STAFF WHO WILL MENTOR AND COACH NEW STAFF. RETENTION BONUSES WILL ALSO BE OFFERED FOR PRECEPTORS AND PRECEPTEES. OTHER EMPLOYEE INCENTIVES WILL INCLUDE FUNDING FOR WOUND CARE AND INFECTION CONTROL CERTIFICATIONS, AND UNIFORMS (FOR NEW HIRES WHO COMPLETE ONE YEAR OF EMPLOYMENT).