Schools of Nursing Scholarship Program - Final Report FY2024
During FY2024, the Office of Nursing Workforce Distributed $842 100.00 in funding to 24 nursing schools statewide.
Allocation of Funding by Participant’s Discipline of Study
- The donut chart breaks down the funding allocation by the participant’s discipline of study within a sample size of 1,125 individuals.
- Registered Nurses (RN): The largest group, making up 65% of the sample with 736 individuals.
- Practical Nurses (LPN): The second largest group, comprising 27% of the sample, with 303 individuals.
- Advanced Degree Nurses (MSN, APRN): The smallest group, representing 8% of the sample, with 86 individuals.
Key Performance Indicator: Student Progress
- Of the 1,125 students represented, 976 (87%) are licensed, while 149 (13%) remain unlicensed. The data show a strong overall licensure attainment rate, with nearly nine out of ten students successfully obtaining their professional credentials.
- The 13% who are not yet licensed may include individuals still completing program requirements, awaiting exam results, or pursuing additional preparation before testing.