Missouri State Board of Nursing Faculty & Preceptor Development Grant

Funder: Missouri State Board of Nursing (MSBN), funded by Governor Mike Parson

Award Date: February 2024

Total Grant Amount: $172,000+ (part of larger $5 million statewide nursing education initiative)

Geographic Scope: Bolivar, Missouri

Focus Areas: Nursing faculty development, preceptor training, nursing education infrastructure

Overall Purpose:
Enhance faculty and preceptor development within BTC to improve nursing education quality and address growing demand for well-trained nursing professionals.

Grant Components:

1. Faculty Advanced Degree Support

• Financial support for faculty pursuing Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degrees
• Partial tuition coverage for advanced degree programs
• Empowers faculty with latest knowledge and skills
• Ensures faculty well-equipped to educate next generation of nurses

2. Preceptor Development

• Earmarked funding: $43,000 specifically for preceptor development
• Preceptors play crucial role in clinical training of nursing students
• Guides students through real-world experiences in healthcare facilities
• Investment aligns with goal of enhancing quality of education

3. Conference & Development Participation

• Funding for faculty participation in conferences
• Support for professional development programs
• Keeps faculty current with nursing education best practices

4. Staffing Support

• Funding for hiring two support staff positions:
  • Simulation Technician: Supports simulation lab operations and student training
  • Administrative Assistant: Provides administrative support
• Allows BTC faculty to work at top of license
• Enables faculty to focus on providing excellent educational experiences

Background:

Governor Initiative:

• Part of $5 million statewide initiative approved by Governor Mike Parson
• Reflects statewide commitment to addressing nursing professional shortage
• Supports nursing education programs across Missouri

Significance:

• Addresses urgent need for well-trained nursing professionals
• Recognizes importance of well-prepared nursing faculty
• Part of broader effort to enhance healthcare education in Missouri

Impact Goals:

• Improve quality of nursing education at BTC
• Enhance clinical training through better-prepared preceptors
• Increase faculty expertise through advanced degree support
• Produce competent and compassionate nursing professionals
• Support nursing workforce development

Contact Information:

• Phone: 417.777.5062 or 800.440.6135
• Email: info@bolivarcollege.edu
• Address: 1135 N. Oakland Avenue, Bolivar, MO 65613

Key Quote:
"We've got to make sure that we've got nursing schools that are ready to take all qualified applicants, and that we have nursing faculty that are prepared to give them an excellent education so that they can enter the workforce ready to become nurses." - Erin Mock RN-MSN, Director of Nursing Education at BTC