The New Careers in Nursing Program: A Strong Investment in the Future of Nursing

In 2008, faced with the challenges of a looming nursing shortage and a nursing workforce that did not mirror the diversity of the population of the United States, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation considered how to contribute to a solution. A key challenge was how to rapidly and effectively build a...

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Published in:Journal of professional nursing 2016-09, Vol.32 (5), p.S1-S3
Main Author: Krol, David M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Accelerated nursing education
Diversity
Leadership
Mentoring
Philanthropy
Scholarships
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Summary:In 2008, faced with the challenges of a looming nursing shortage and a nursing workforce that did not mirror the diversity of the population of the United States, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation considered how to contribute to a solution. A key challenge was how to rapidly and effectively build a cadre of diverse nurses who were ready to take on the leadership challenges of an evolving health care system. From that challenge, the New Careers in Nursing program was developed. A collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, the program set about to change the face of nursing. After investing in over 3,500 scholars and as the program winds down, the program's impact can be seen in the scholars, the schools, the nursing profession, and the future investments of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. •The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation funded the New Careers in Nursing Program.•The program goal was to increase and diversify bachelor and master-educated nurses.•More than 3,500 students received scholarships at 130 nursing schools.•Beyond scholarships, the program supported recruitment, mentorship, and leadership.•The program affected the scholars, other students, school culture, and the profession.
ISSN:8755-7223
1532-8481
DOI:10.1016/j.profnurs.2016.02.005