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Force, Commission or Panel - The
Center for Nursing was established in 2000 to collect data on nurse supply and
demand and to develop a strategic plan to address shortages.
For more information:
Center for Nursing
Scholarships,
Loan Repayment - The
State of Nebraska offers forgivable loans to students currently enrolled in nursing
programs in the state. Recipients are required to practice nursing in Nebraska
for at least one year following graduation.
For more information: Center for
Nursing Loan - Nebraska
Loan Repayment Program offers loan repayment awards of $10,000 to health care
practitioners with a practice obligation in a state-designated underserved area.
For more information: Marlene Janssen, 402-471-2337 - The
Rural and Metropolitan Basic Occupation (RAMBO) Scholarship Program provides financial
assistance to individuals pursuing two-year allied health degrees.
For more
information: 1- 877-557-2200
Career
Ladder Development - The
Concerned Partners in the Region for Health Related Training (CPR-HRT) is a collaboration
among key stakeholders to identify strategies to address health care skill shortages.
This project creates employer led partnerships in health related occupations and
supports career ladders in nursing and allied health occupations, with a strong
focus on recruitment and training.
For more information:Nebraska Department
of Labor, 402-471-9928
Labor
Department/Workforce Investment Board - Lincoln
and Greater Nebraska WIBs are supporting health care related H1B grants. For more
information: Greater Nebraska WIB, 402-471-9928 or Lincoln WIB, 402-441-7117
Data
Collection - The
Nebraska Center for Nursing has conducted surveys of RNs and LPNs focusing on
demographics, salary, employment environment, education, and job satisfaction.
For more information: Center
for Nursing Workforce Survey Results
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