About the Program
A partnership between the Capstone College of Nursing and the US Department of Labor to address the nursing workforce needs in Alabama’s communities through education and mentoring
Our Mission
“The CCN will redesign nursing education and increase the number of Nurse Educators from the current population of BSN-prepared nurses from Communities in Alabama earning a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree with a nursing education specialty.”
Addressing Rural Healthcare Challenges in Alabama
41% of Alabama residents live in rural areas.
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Nursing shortages are expressed through unmanageable ratios of nurses to patients.
U.S. nursing schools turned away 65,766 qualified applications from baccalaureate and graduate nursing programs in 2023 due to an insufficient number of faculty, clinical sites, classroom space, clinical preceptors, and budget constraints.
Most nursing schools responding to the survey pointed to faculty shortages as a top reason for not accepting all qualified applicants into their programs. Information reported by the AACN in their report on 2023-2024 Enrollment and Graduations in Baccalaureate and Graduate Programs in Nursing: o https://www.aacnnursing.org/news-data/fact-sheets/nursing-faculty-shortage
Grant Support
Tuition Reimbursement
Participants in the MSN nursing program are eligible for 100% tuition reimbursement. Once the student is registered per the agreed plan of study, the award for that semester will be issued. Students must be in “good standing” to continue to receive current and continued funding.
Student Support Funds
If they apply, participants are eligible for up to $1000 per calendar year in support funds. Eligible expenses include nursing course books, nursing uniforms, clinical/lab items, and one-time support for childcare. Support funds cannot be used to reduce tuition. Participants must submit their request for support funds, including receipts, via the Needs Assessment Supportive Services Survey.
Program Flyer
Below is our program flyer which is available for download if you would like to share this with a prospective student.
