FSU nursing program to receive funds

Nursing shortages have prompted public organizations to give funds

Florida is suffering through a nursing shortage that is being felt throughout much of the country, but help is on the way thanks to new funds allocated to Florida State University's nursing program.

The Health and Resources Administration has announced that two grants will be given to the program, which total more than $2.3 million. Part of the money will be used to fund a newly-founded Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree program.

The new funds will allow class sizes to increase; 11 extra students were accommodated in the program's first year.

"The faculty have been very receptive to increasing the size, but we still need to manage resources," said Lisa Plowfield, dean of the College of Nursing, quoted by Tallahassee.com. "It was extremely timely that we submitted these grants at the same time the program was being approved by the Board of Governors."

New Jersey and Texas have also been allotted public funds to improve nursing education programs within their states. Others are also making provisions to take in more students, making this a great time to embark on an education in nursing.