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This program aims to develop and implement innovative career ladder programs to increase the enrollment, progression, and graduation of veterans in Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) programs. It supports HRSA’s strategic plan to improve access to quality health care, strengthen the healthcare workforce, and improve health equity. The initiative seeks to reduce barriers for veterans transitioning into nursing careers, develop BSN career ladder programs tailored to veterans’ needs, award academic credits for prior military health training, and prepare participants for the NCLEX-RN exam. Additionally, the program focuses on addressing unique challenges veterans may face in education and employment, and enhancing faculty understanding of military culture. Application deadline: Feb 18, 2014.
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Opportunity ID: 249594
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General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | HRSA-14-071 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Nurse Education, Practice, Quality and Retention (NEPQR) Program – Veteran¿s Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Health |
| Category Explanation:: | https://grants.hrsa.gov/webExternal/SFO.asp?ID=b72536b5-6cde-41dd-9fca-93fcefdf6f7d |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 8 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 93.359 — Nurse Education, Practice Quality and Retention Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Dec 27, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Feb 18, 2014 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Feb 18, 2014 |
| Archive Date:: | Apr 19, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 2,800,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $0 |
| Award Floor:: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: | Eligible applicants include accredited schools of nursing as defined in section 801(2), of the Public Health Service Act, a health care facility as defined in section 801(11) of the Public Health Service Act, or partnership of such a school and facility. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | Health Resources and Services Administration |
| Description:: | This announcement solicits applications for the Nurse Education, Practice, Quality and Retention (NEPQR) – Veteran¿s Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (VBSN) Program. For FY 2014, the Division of Nursing (DN) will solicit three-year cooperative agreements that propose to develop and implement innovative career ladder programs that will increase the enrollment, progression, and graduation of veterans in Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) programs. The VBSN program supports HRSA¿s strategic plan to improve access to quality health care and services; strengthen, the nation¿s healthcare workforce; build healthy communities; and improve health equity. Awarded VBSN applications will complement the collaborative efforts of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Department of Veteran¿s Affairs (VA) that seek to:
Reduce barriers that prevent veterans from transitioning into nursing careers; The intermediate program goals are to facilitate the transition of veterans into the field of professional nursing, while building upon skills, knowledge, and training acquired during their military service in order to increase employment opportunities. Sub-goals include increasing and diversifying the health workforce, and ensuring that healthcare providers are trained to provide high quality care that is culturally and linguistically aligned with the communities they will serve. The VBSN project will: (1) provide program participants with the opportunity to receive academic credit for prior military medical training and experience, (2) provide participants with knowledge, skills, and support(s) needed to successfully matriculate through innovative BSN career ladder training programs, and (3) prepare program participants for the National Council Licensing Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX- RN). The methods for awarding credit may include challenge or competency exams and other innovative methods as applicable. Under the VBSN program, applicants are expected to prepare veterans to enter the professional nursing field through evidenced-based pathways that will increase veterans¿ enrollment, advancement, graduation, employment and retention within the field of nursing. It is anticipated that VBSN projects will: Incorporate career ladder development for veterans into an existing BSN program; |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | 93.359 |
| Competition ID: | HRSA-14-071 |
| Competition Title: | Nurse Education, Practice, Quality and Retention (NEPQR) Program – Veteran¿s Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00191391 |
| Opening Date: | |
| Closing Date: | Feb 18, 2014 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Contact HRSA Call Center at 877-Go4-HRSA/877-464-4772 or email CallCenter@HRSA.GOV |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization Applicants |
| mendatory_forms |
SF424 (R & R) [V2.0] Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424B – R & R) [V1.1] Project/Performance Site Location(s) [V2.0] Research & Related Senior/Key Person Profile [V1.1] Research And Related Other Project Information [V1.3] Research & Related Budget [V1.3] Attachments [V1.1] |
| optional_forms |
R & R Subaward Budget Attachment(s) Form [V1.3] Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) [V1.1] |
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Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93.359 | HRSA-14-071 | Nurse Education, Practice, Quality and Retention (NEPQR) Program – Veteran¿s Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing | PKG00191391 | Feb 18, 2014 | View | Contact HRSA Call Center at 877-Go4-HRSA/877-464-4772 or email CallCenter@HRSA.GOV | Organization Applicants |
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