Department of Labor Grant to Support Nurses in Rural, Underserved Hospitals

University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Oct 2, 2024

Highlights the Delta Nurse Scholars program at the University of Tennessee. The program supports nursing graduates as they transition to rural or underserved hospitals in the Delta region through financial support, mentoring, and specialized training. Discusses the challenges with recruiting nurses to rural areas and the high cost of turnover.

Delta Region · Health workforce education and training · Nurses · Recruitment and retention of health professionals · Tennessee