Federal Grant Money Will Help Nurse Practioner Programs Across the Nation

Exciting news is here for many State Universities and Colleges who offer Nursing degree programs. Twenty six schools across the country have received funds to expand their nurse practitioner programs. This is welcomed news to an ever needed medical industry where shortages are a reality. 


The grant spans a total of 5 years. It gifts over one million dollars and comes from the Department of Health and Human Services Administration. The goal is to add more nurses, supporting nurse practitioner programs online, and in the classroom. Nurse practitioners are advanced nurses who can provide similar care to that of a doctor.


Students who receive the grant will be given over twenty thousand dollars yearly for up to two years. They are hoping, with this help and incentive, students will enroll in these advanced nursing programs. There is an ever increased need for nurse practitioner and more and more schools are offering programs that will accommodate this demand. These grants will also encourage nurse practitioner programs to speed up graduation for these fine nursing students.


Schools are excited about the welcomed news, as are the students who will receive the grants. As our health care continues to advance and change there will be greater demands for schools to offer nurse practitioner programs. Many schools have begun to offer their nurse practitioner programs online making it easier for students to return to school or take classes around family and work. It is an exciting time for these advanced nursing students who will benefit our nation and our health care system through their continued education.  These 26 schools, including Michigan State are excited to be part of the program.