This $434,272.40 Project Grant awarded on January 16, 2025 by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) under the "Payments to States for Programs to Promote the Hiring and Retention of Nurses at State Veterans Homes" (CFDA 64.053) program supports a comprehensive initiative to address nursing workforce challenges at the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs' state veterans homes.
The grant funding will be used to implement a variety of employee recruitment and retention strategies, including sign-on bonuses of $2,000 for direct care staff such as Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs). Additionally, the grant will fund a tuition assistance program for new and current employees, a $1,500 employee referral bonus program, a discretionary merit award program to incentivize attendance and performance, and a nursing retention bonus program. Funds will also support the implementation of a technology application for nurses. This collaborative project between the VA and the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs aims to enhance the state's ability to recruit, retain, and support nursing personnel in its veterans' long-term care facilities.
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