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Nurse Education Grant Program (NEGP) Report September 1, 2019 through August 31, 2020
Section 4723.063, Ohio Revised Code (ORC), authorizes the Board to establish the Nurse Education Grant Program (NEGP) through which the Board awards money to nurse education programs that establish partnerships with other education programs, community health agencies, patient centered medical homes, or health care facilities. The NEGP recipients are to establish partnerships to increase the nursing education program’s enrollment capacity. Methods of increasing a program’s enrollment capacity may include hiring faculty, gaining preceptors through clinical agency partnerships, purchasing education equipment and materials, and other actions acceptable to the Board. Grant money cannot be used to construct or renovate buildings. The NEGP is funded through the transfer of ten dollars of each nursing license renewal fee to the NEGP account.
During the first year of the two-year 2019-2021 NEGP grant cycle, the Board disbursed a total of $1,513,500 to sixteen NEGP recipients. By the end of this first year of the grant cycle, thirteen recipients reported unspent funds totaling $396,892.05 (amounts ranged from $6,424.05 to $73,277.99) that will be carried over for use in the second year.
Below is a summary of NEGP recipient partnerships, fund use, student enrollment capacities, goals achieved, and applicable recipient explanation of unspent funds that will carry over.
Programs and Partnerships
PN Programs
Ø Collins Career Technical Center Partners: Morning Pointe of Russe, Harbor Healthcare Center of Ironton, Southern Ohio Medical Center, Best Care Nursing and Rehab, Concord Nursing and Rehab of Wheelersburg, HCR ManorCare of South Pointe
Ø North Central State College Partners: Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center, Madison Adult Career Center, Mansfield City Schools, Avita Health Systems, Heartland of Bucyrus
RN Programs
Ø Ashland University Dwight Schar College of Nursing and Health Sciences Partners: OhioHealth Mansfield and Shelby Hospitals
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Ø Capital University, Department of Nursing Partners: OhioHealth Riverside Hospital and Center for Medical Education and Innovation
Ø Muskingum University Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program Partners: Genesis Healthcare System, Coshocton Regional Medical Center
Ø Ohio Northern University Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program Partner: Mercy Health Saint Rita’s Medical Center
Ø Ohio University School of Nursing Partners: Barnesville Hospital, Genesis Healthcare System, Marietta Memorial Hospital, Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Wheeling Hospital
Ø Walsh University Gary and Linda Byers School of Nursing Partner: Mercy Medical Center
Post-Licensure Programs
Ø Ashland University Dwight Schar College of Nursing and Health Sciences Partners: Avita Health System, Brethren Care, Mansfield Memorial Homes, Stark State College
Ø Bowling Green State University RN to BSN Program Partner: Firelands Regional Medical Center
Ø Capital University Department of Nursing Partner: Ohio Health Riverside Hospital and Center for Medical Education and Innovation
Ø Lourdes University Master of Science in Nursing Program Partners: HCR ManorCare, Kingston Healthcare
Ø Ohio University School of Nursing Master of Science in Nursing Partners: Ohio Health, Cleveland Clinic, The Christ Hospital, Miami Valley Hospital, Holzer Health Systems, Kent State University Medical Center, Kettering Hospital, Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Ø The Ohio State University Partners: Marion Technical College, Edison Community College, Columbus State Community College, Central Ohio Technical College, Rhodes State College, Clark State Community College, Muskingum University, North Central State College
Ø The University of Toledo Partner: ProMedica Healthcare System
Ø Walsh University Gary and Linda Byers School of Nursing Partner: Mercy Medical Center
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Disbursed Funds
PN Programs Funds Funds Used Funds Carried Disbursed Over Collins Career Technical Center $99,005.90 $89,369.00 $9,636.90
North Central State College Practical $94,973.00 $47,556.23 $47,416.77 Nurse Program
RN Programs Funds Funds Used Funds Carried Disbursed Over Ashland University Dwight Schar College $75,000.00 $75,000.00 $0 of Nursing and Health Sciences
Capital University, Department of $101,341.96 $66,145.20 $35,196.76 Nursing
Muskingum University $75,000.00 $48,343.05 $26,656.95
Ohio Northern University $186,614.00 $164,717.07 $21,896.93
Ohio University $68,325.14 $68,325.14 $0
Walsh University Gary and Linda Byers $56,240.00 $47,255.75 $8,984.25 School of Nursing
Post-Licensure Programs Funds Funds Used Funds Carried Disbursed Over Ashland University Dwight Schar College $100,000.00 $100,000.00 $0 of Nursing and Health Sciences
Bowling Green State University RN to $98,523.00 $91,861.53 $6,661.47 BSN Program
Capital University Department of Nursing $132,769.40 $59,168.00 $73,601.40
Lourdes University $62,723.00 $52,257.43 $10,465.57
Ohio University School of Nursing $104,394.00 $31,116.01 $73,277.99 Graduate Program
The Ohio State University $100,000.00 $93,575.95 $6,424.05
The University of Toledo College of $58,994.60 $25,153.93 $33,840.67 Nursing
Walsh University Gary and Linda Byers $99,096.00 $56,254.66 $42,841.34 School of Nursing
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Student Enrollment Capacities and Goals Achieved
PN Programs
Ø Collins Career Technical Center Reported student enrollment capacity: 200 as of September 1, 2019, and 200 as of August 31, 2020. Simulation equipment was purchased and is in use. Decided to delay advertisements due to COVID-19 circumstances. The Program is maintaining its prior capacity increase.
Ø North Central State College Reported student enrollment capacity: 64 as of September 1, 2019, and 64 as of August 31, 2020. Career Center students are being tracked as future applicants. Maintaining prior capacity increase. Articulation of NCSC LPN graduates into the RN program has increased over the last grant cycle.
RN Programs
Ø Ashland University Dwight Schar College of Nursing and Health Sciences Reported student enrollment capacity: 308 as of September 1, 2019, and 372 as of August 31, 2020. As of August 2019, 302 Junior, Senior and Accelerated pre- licensure students were enrolled. A new accelerated group was not scheduled for summer 2020 due to COVID-19 pandemic.
Ø Capital University Department of Nursing Reported student enrollment capacity: 159 as of September 1, 2019 and reports will not be able to determine increase until Fall 2021. Nursing 400 for the CNAP- Hybrid cohort was postponed until Fall 2020 due to COVID-19. Proceeded with purchase of skills lab equipment, remaining equipment will be purchased in Fall 2020.
Ø Muskingum University Reported student enrollment capacity: 114 as of September 1, 2019, and 141 as of August 31, 2020. The nursing lab is now equipped with nine beds that includes a high-fidelity patient simulation station. COVID-19 forced the university to shut down all face-to-face classes and move to a virtual/online format. Nursing faculty created virtual laboratory and learning activities to meet course objectives during the shutdown period. Laboratory sections have been re- organized for efficiency and to increase time for open laboratory hours.
Ø Ohio Northern University Reported student enrollment capacity: 40 as of September 1, 2019, and 48 as of August 31, 2020. COVID-19 delayed prospective students from visiting campus as was planned, though virtual tours were held. Direct admissions increased. Student diversity exceeded the 10% goal. Formal training of full-time faculty in running high fidelity simulation was delayed until August 2020.
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Ø Ohio University Reported student enrollment capacity: 35 as of September 1, 2019, and 35 as of August 31, 2020. In January 2020, twenty-two students were vetted for selection to the nursing major and twelve accepted admission, but some later declined due to the pandemic. The nursing simulators and accessories have been installed and are in use, and faculty have been trained.
Ø Walsh University Gary and Linda Byers School of Nursing Reported student enrollment capacity: 20 as of September 1, 2019, and 31 as of August 31, 2020. Hired part time MSN prepared coordinator for new Fast Track of BSN program. Adjustments were made to offer non-clinical courses in summer 2020. Fast Track students have been divided into three clinical groups for courses that are resuming. Traditional nursing courses continue to be revised for the Digital Campus.
Post-Licensure Programs
Ø Ashland University Dwight Schar College of Nursing and Health Science Reported student enrollment capacity: 102 as of September 1, 2019, and 116 as of August 31, 2020. On track to meet the projected enrollment capacity increase of 75 by the end of the grant cycle. Faculty are participating in virtual recruiting events, meeting regularly with the marketing team, and events have been limited due to the pandemic. The Nurse Educator Certificate (NEC) program and Faculty Mentorship Program was a success. The 11 NEC students were provided an AU faculty mentor through December 2019.
Ø Bowling Green State University RN to BSN Program Reported enrollment capacity: 50 as of September 1, 2019, and 100 as of August 31, 2020. The Assistant Clinical Professor has been contracted with NEGP funds. Although recruitment opportunities were limited during the summer, two virtual events were held with Lakeland Community College. Other marketing activities have continued. Student enrollment continues to increase, and able to offer Fall, Spring and Summer start dates.
Ø Capital University Department of Nursing Reported student enrollment capacity: 10 as of September 1, 2019, and 50 as of August 31, 2020. With NEGP support, the MSN-Education track has increased both capacity and enrollment. Capacity has increased from 10 to 50. Education track courses have been redesigned to be offered in the online-hybrid flexible format.
Ø Lourdes University Reported enrollment capacity: 18 as of September 1, 2019, and 18 as of August 31, 2020. Fall 2019 admissions exceeded target and target was met for Spring 2020 admissions. Fall admissions did not meet target due to pandemic influences. Faculty was hired and equipment purchased.
Ø Ohio University School of Nursing Graduate Program Reported enrollment capacity: 9 as of September 1, 2019, and 31 as of August 31, 2020. The number of students enrolled in nurse educator classes significantly increased in year one. This was due to increased marketing, both formal and
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informal. The Graduate Clinical Enrichment Managers have developed several continuing education modules related to best educational practices.
Ø The Ohio State University Reported enrollment capacity: 80 as of September 1, 2019, and 99 as of August 31, 2020. The number of enrolled students has exceeded expectations. Data is being collected to monitor 2-year and 4-year time to degree, and to track student diversity to improve accessibility of BSN to underrepresented student groups. Though the pandemic delayed some data collection in 2020, it will resume in year two. MOUs with partners are being revised to integrate a more holistic process to admission with the Path2BSN option.
Ø The University of Toledo Reported enrollment capacity: 20 as of September 1, 2019, and 86 as of August 31, 2020. Made progress in launching a robust marketing campaign. Exceeded capacity expectation and admitted 86 new students.
Ø Walsh University Gary and Linda Byers School of Nursing Reported enrollment capacity: 35 as of September 1, 2019, and 40 as of August 31, 2020. Retained part time Certified Nurse Educator, who has transitioned activities to comply with pandemic conditions. Nurse Educator courses are being reviewed for content related to underrepresented minorities in nursing.
Program Explanations of Fund Carry Over to Year Two
PN Programs
Collins Career Technical Center Practical Nursing Program: $9,636.90. Did not advertise as planned due to COVID-19 conditions, and the remaining piece of equipment will be purchased in year two.
North Central State College: $47,416.77. Personnel costs were reduced by hiring BSN prepared faculty rather than MSN, and faculty did not accept benefits offered. In addition, the simulation equipment purchase has been delayed to year two due to COVID-19.
RN Programs
Capital University Department of Nursing: $35,196.76. Personnel costs were impacted in year one by over-budgeting of adjunct clinical instructor salary for over-budgeted for two courses, and another clinical instructor utilization was delayed due to no clinical placement availability due to COVID-19. In addition, planned equipment purchases were delayed and will be completed in year two.
Muskingum University: $26,656.95. These funds are being added to the quarter 5 disbursement to purchase high fidelity infant simulator.
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Ohio Northern University: $21,896.93. These funds were targeted to aide marketing and recruitment, which was delayed due to the pandemic. Proceeding with these activities in year two.
Walsh University Gary and Linda Byers School of Nursing: $8,984.25. The pandemic resulted in reduction of pay for all faculty/staff including project director. The coordinator position was reduced to part time. In addition, funds planned for faculty course delivery were not utilized. The unspent funds will be used in year two.
Post License Programs
Capital University Department of Nursing: $73,601.40. Due to the pandemic, Capital University has been restructuring laboratory experiences for students and has therefore delayed the equipment purchase. Equipment needs are being re- examined and will either purchase planned equipment in year two or contact NEGP if reallocation of funds to purchase other equipment is needed.
Bowling Green State University RN to BSN Program: $6,661.47. The contracted salary and fringe for the Assistant Clinical Professor’s first year was less than projected.
Lourdes University: $10,465.57. Amount of carry-over is faculty salary that will be paid in year two and delayed purchase of two injection arms due to manufacturer going out of business.
Ohio University School of Nursing Graduate Program; $73,277.99. There was a delay in hiring and project implementation due to the pandemic during year one. However as of the submission of this report the project is in rapid implementation. It is anticipated that funds will be fully utilized in year two.
The Ohio State University: $6,424,05. The remaining amount is the result of a delay in hiring an individual into the seamless progression advisor role. The funds will cover the position in year two.
The University of Toledo: $33,840.67. There were delays in both hiring the graduate nursing RN to BSN advisor and preparation of recruitment materials.
Walsh University School of Nursing Gary and Linda Byers School of Nursing: $42,841.34. Remaining funds pertain to delays resulting from pandemic conditions, the need to change planned workshop venues, marketing production costs that were less than projected, and an agreement to delay the consultant’s deliverables regarding work to address student diversity.
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