NSU Nursing School Initiates Emerging Leaders Program

 

Norfolk, Va.—The Norfolk State University School of Nursing is launching a program designed to increase the enrollment and success of underrepresented and disadvantaged students in the field of nursing. A $100,000 grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation will provide $10,000 each to 10 nursing students who are seeking a second degree that allows them to enter the field. Students who have an associate degree or a baccalaureate in another field are eligible for the program. The scholarships will be awarded to new students during the spring 2009 semester.

The initiative, the Emerging Nurse Leaders Program, will help significantly reduce the financial burden of students who are seeking a second degree but are ineligible for federal financial aid. Additionally, the students will receive mentoring and leadership development via participation in the National Student Nurses Association Leadership University which includes professional socialization, mentoring, service-learning and networking activities.

NSU has offered a second degree track leading to a baccalaureate degree in nursing since 1991, graduating more than 300 nurses. For more information, contact the Office of Communications and Marketing at (757) 823-8373.