A program designed to address the state’s nursing shortage has awarded $3.1 million in grants to 21 nursing programs. Lori Scheidt runs the Missouri State Board of Nursing and explains to Missourinet’s Sue Danielson how the funding will be used.
Missouri is investing $5 million in hopes of boosting the state’s nursing education programs. A news release from Gov. Mike Parson said competitive grants will be distributed to 20 Missouri colleges and universities. “It is vitally important that we continue to...