U.S. Department of Labor Funds New Accelerated Nursing Program

The U.S. Department of Labor recently granted ISU $496,000 that will be split between their Nursing program and the College of Business.

As a matter of fact, just ten applicants out of approximately 50 continuing students were chosen to participate in the first year of the program based on G.P.A., a personal statement and interviews.

"These students have already shown perseverance and high dedication to the field of nursing. Our goal is to graduate 10 students as a group of mature students who are committed to the profession of nursing" Kelli Hill, the program director for MCN said. Another incentive of the program is students, once graduated, must practice the profession of nursing in Central Illinois."

ISU should be applauded for the way they allocated the funds from U.S. Department of Labor grant. It both rewards hard-working and gifted students while responding to a cry from the community for more qualified nursing staff.

There are other accelerated nursing programs being offered nationwide that are gaining popularity quickly. If you're not in Illinois and you're interested in an Accelerated Nursing Bachelor degree, here's a great article describing the program options.

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