Nursing receives grant to train more nurses

The FAMU School of Nursing has received a $150,000 state grant which will allow it to admit 20 additional undergraduate students without negatively impacting its current program. The grant called the SUCCEED project were designated by the state to help Florida produce more minority nurses.


The SON intends to use of clinical simulations, web-enhanced instructional delivery and a comprehensive multifaceted retention/remediation program to accomplish its goal.

National projections predict a need for more than 1.2 million new and replacement registered nurses within the next six years.

“The need to increase the workforce in Florida is acute and poses a direct threat to the quality of services provided in its medical or healthcare systems.” said Delores Lawson, associate professor and coordinator of undergraduate programs, at the SON.