OpportunityTitle: American Indians into Nursing
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Only these types or organizations may apply:  &#8226; Accredited public or private schools of nursing  &#8226; Accredited Tribally controlled community colleges  &#8226; Accredited Tribally controlled post-secondary vocational institutions  &#8226; Nurse midwife programs and nurse practitioner programs that are provided by any public or private institution    Other eligibility criteria  &#8226; All schools of nursing must be fully accredited without restrictions at the time of application by a national nurse educational accrediting body or state approval body recognized by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education for the purposes of nursing education.  &#8226; The schools offering a degree in nurse midwifery must provide verification of accreditation by the American College of Nurse Midwives.  &#8226; Tribally controlled community colleges nursing programs and post-secondary vocational institutions must be fully accredited by an appropriate recognized nursing accrediting body without restrictions.
Description: PurposeOur purpose is to recruit, retain, graduate, and increase the number of registered nurses, certified nurse midwives, and nurse practitioners who deliver health care services to AI/AN communities. Our primary objectives are to:&#8226; recruit and train Indian people in nursing fields&#8226; increase the skills of, and provide continuing education to nurses and advanced practice nursesRequired activities&#8226; Recruit and train AI/AN people to become baccalaureate-prepared nurses and advanced practice nurses; nurse midwives; and nurse practitioners&#8226; Provide a scholarship program that encourages registered nurses and advanced practice nurses to provide or continue to provide health care services to AI/AN communities&#8226; Provide scholarships to AI/AN people to cover tuition, books, fees, room and board, stipend for living expenses, or other expenses related to baccalaureate-level nursing or advanced practice nursing programs&#8226; Develop and maintain nursing education programs and recruit people to become registered nurses and advanced practice nurses who will provide services to AI/AN people
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Division of Grants Management
GrantorContactText: Division of Grants Management &lt;br/&gt;Phone 301-443-5204