New Generation of Nurses Fund
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Overview
New Generation of Nurses Fund
Overview: Baptist Health Foundation, in partnership with Baptist Health Inc., established the New Generation of Nurses (NGN) Fund to address Alabama's critical nursing shortage by removing financial barriers to nursing education.
- 2023 Alabama Board of Nursing Survey: Alabama is short by more than 7,000 nurses
- Projected shortage: Will double to 14,000 nurses within three years
- Retirement projection: 39,000 Alabama nurses likely to retire or leave the profession by 2028
- Problem identified: Students accepted to nursing programs drop out or never start due to financial barriers
Background & Rationale
- Break down financial barriers to nursing education
- Inspire a new generation of nurses in Central Alabama
- Support nursing students at universities and colleges across Alabama
- Address the most urgent crisis in the patient care continuum
Purpose
- Nursing education and workforce development in Alabama
Focus Area
- Baptist Health Foundation and Baptist Health Inc.
Partnership
- Baptist Health Foundation Phone: 205-715-5220
- Address: 1130 22nd Street South Suite 3200, Birmingham, AL 35205
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Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
workforce-developmenteducationhealthcare
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