Providence College Receives $600,000 Funding Boost for Mental Health Nursing Education Program
Exciting news has recently reached Providence College, courtesy of the state’s federal delegation. In the 2024 Omnibus Appropriations bill, a $600,000 Congressionally Directed Spending request for funding was secured for the School of Nursing and Health Sciences. This significant allocation is earmarked to establish a Mental Health Nursing Education and Workforce Collaborative and launch a graduate-level mental health nursing education program.
The impact of these initiatives is far-reaching. Not only will they enhance the educational and nursing workforce pipeline, but they also promise to address critical needs within psychiatric and mental health care facilities across Rhode Island. By expanding local resources and expertise, the program aims to empower nurses-in-training to deliver preventive and therapeutic mental health care services directly to Rhode Island residents.
Anticipating an annual delivery of services by 75 to 100 nurses-in-training from the School of Nursing and Health Sciences, this collaborative model is poised to make a substantial difference in the mental health landscape of our community. Through education, innovation, and partnership, we’re forging a path toward a healthier future for all. Stay tuned for updates as this transformative initiative unfolds.
