Graduate Nursing Loans and Traineeships
The School of Nursing has opportunities for Graduate Nursing Students to apply for the Nurse Faculty Loan Program (NFLP) and B.S.N. to D.N.P. Family Nurse Practitioner ANEW Traineeship. See further eligibility details for the opportunities below.
BSN to DNP Nurse Practitioner Program Receives $2.6M Federal ANEW Grant
FCCU School of Nursing, BSN to DNP Nurse Practitioner Program has received a $2.6 million grant over four years 2023-2027, to increase the number of nurse practitioner students educated to provide high-quality primary care to rural and underserved populations. Students will receive specialized education through an innovative academic-practice partnership between FGCU and Healthcare Network of Southwest Florida.
The project, 2023 FGCU Advanced Nursing Education Workforce (ANEW) Program* is funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The focus is on improving the health outcomes and to develop emphasis on health inequities, social determinants of health, mental health and substance use disorder for rural and underserved populations.
Students selected to participate in the FGCU ANEW Program based on eligibility criteria may receive awards based on credit hours enrolled
- up to $25,000 for full-time study and
- up to $15,000 for part-time study.
Traineeship awards may be used to assist with tuition, books, and housing expenses. Eligibility criteria include meeting the FGCU BSN to DNP Family Nurse Practitioner Program or the Psychiatric Mental Health NP admissions criteria, a statement of need, and a desire to work in a rural or medically underserved area upon graduation.
FGCU BSN to DNP Nurse Practitioner Program accepts applications after each fall admission cycle. Prospective students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds with a desire to work in rural and underserved communities are strongly encouraged to apply. Please read about the BSN to DNP Nurse Practitioner Program Admissions process.
*“This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $2,599,174 with zero percentage financed with nongovernmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.”
BSN to DNP Nurse Anesthetist Program Receives $466,216 NAT Grant
The FCCU BSN to DNP Nurse Anesthetist Program has been awarded a $466,216 Nurse Anesthetist Trainee (NAT) Grant for the years 2023-2027. This grant aims to increase the number of highly qualified Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) who can practice independently as part of collaborative, interprofessional teams. The focus is on delivering the full continuum of anesthesia and pain management services, aligned with HRSA’s priority of combatting the opioid crisis and improving mental health.
Funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), the NAT Grant focuses on improving health outcomes, addressing health inequities, and tackling social determinants of health, mental health, and substance use disorders, particularly for rural and underserved populations.
Trainees are selected by the Grant Project Directors based on financial need and academic performance. The funds awarded are intended to assist with tuition, books, and housing expenses.
“This program is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $466,216, with no percentage financed by non-governmental sources. The contents reflect the views of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor are they endorsed by, HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government.”
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