Advanced Nursing Education Workforce (ANEW) Program Grant
Healthcare Industry
4-Year IHE
Organizations Involved
Grand Valley State University, Saginaw Valley State University, Wayne State University
Occupations Involved
Primary Care Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Certified Nurse Midwives
Workforce Development Focus
Increasing number of healthcare workers AND improving the quality of healthcare workforce
Workforce Issues Addressed
Providing educational opportunities for healthcare professionals to become more specialized in their occupation; Training current healthcare professionals in new techniques or practices
Description
Three Michigan universities received funding through the Advanced Nursing Education Workforce (ANEW) Program, which helps increase the number of practicing primary care nurses, clinical specialists, certified midwives and other high-demand fields. These are;
Grand Valley State University: $2.6 million to train 39 new students working in underserved/rural communities
Saginaw Valley State University: $2.6 million to train 31 nurses in psychiatric mental health care and 200 students in rural health equity.
Wayne State University (WSU): $2.6 million to support 72 graduate nursing students working in urban communities.
ANEW Program is funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
For more information: https://gandernewsroom.com/2024/08/13/workforce-development-program-fast-tracks-michigan-nurses-training-to-ease-shortages/
Michigan Health Council does not administer all of the programs in this database. Please see the "organizations involved" above to learn who you should contact for more information.