JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) School of Nursing received a $2 million dollar grant to support undergraduate programs through the establishment of the Joanne and William Conway Nursing Scholarship.
The donation, made by the Bedford Falls Foundation – DAF, will create 167 full scholarships for traditional and accelerated BSN programs at the School of Nursing’s locations in Jackson and Oxford over the next three years.
Poll reveals healthcare, living concerns in Mississippi
“Nurses are the heart of every health care team,” said Dr. LouAnn Woodward, vice chancellor for health affairs. “Their expertise, compassion and dedication not only save lives but also shape the future of health care. We cannot achieve our vision of a healthier Mississippi without increasing the number of nurses in our state.”
According to a 2017 U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration report, Mississippi could see a 16.9% shortfall in the number of nurses by 2030, making nursing education critical for meeting the state’s future health care needs…