The Colorado Center for Nursing Excellence, in partnership with the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), has created a program designed to increase the number and capacity of trained and upskilled healthcare workers in the eastern plains of Colorado. This program will support healthcare fellows’ educational journey with both financial and non-financial support.
Program Objective
Increase the number of upskilled healthcare workers in eastern Colorado.
The Details
Many healthcare workers consider furthering their education but are limited by various factors which typically include barriers in location, costs, childcare, transportation, flexibility in the workplace, time and now the pandemic.
This program aims to support eastern Colorado healthcare workers with both financial and non-financial resources to increase the number of highly skilled healthcare workers to support these underserved communities.
Eastern Colorado healthcare workers looking to increase their education/training for ANY level of degree, certification or training are eligible to apply.
The fellowship provides:
- Financial stipend of up to $5,000.
- 1:1 individualized coaching by trained coaches, designed to insure the successful completion of their education.
Fellow requirements:
- Participate in monthly meetings with an assigned mentor – up to 1 hour in length.
- Complete all required surveys and provide proof of good academic standing in program of choice.
- Attend an accredited school for healthcare degree, certification or training
Upon graduation or completion of training or certifications, fellow must contractually agree to practice in eastern Colorado for a minimum of two years for every year funded by this stipend.
Apply HERE for the fellowship.
For additional information about this program you may contact Susan Moyer, MS, RN, CNSPH, at the Colorado Center for Nursing Excellence for assistance:
Susan@coloradonursingcenter.org | 720-699-7839.
Below is a list of supporting documentation that will be required in order to complete the online application. Please prepare these documents for upload prior to beginning the application process.
- Letter of Intent
- Resume
- Be prepared to provide a short response to the following questions:
- Describe your intentions for practice if you are accepted in the fellowship program
- Describe what barriers you may encounter during your practice
NOTE: 1 Letter of Reference will be required if you are chosen to interview for the fellowship, however, you will not need to have that in order to complete the initial application process
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