The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration awarded a $105,800 Project Grant (CFDA 64.053 - Payments to States for Programs to Promote the Hiring and Retention of Nurses at State Veterans Homes) to the Texas General Land Office to support the Honor Health Career Program. This program will provide training to assist Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) with transitioning to Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs). The grant will also fund direct recruitment incentives for newly hired Registered Nurses (RNs), LPNs, and CNAs, as well as referral bonuses. The total project cost is $211,600, with the VA providing 50% of the funding and the State Veterans Home contributing the remaining 50%. The grant period runs from December 27, 2024 to September 30, 2025.
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