Wednesday, May 14, 2025
5/14/2025
Nurse Faculty Loan Program - Project Title: Nurse Faculty Loan Program Applicant Organization Name: University of Texas Arlington Address: 411 S. Nedderman Drive, Box 19407, Arlington, Texas 76019 Project Director Name: Dr. Margarita C. Treviño Contact Telephone: 817-272-3874 Fax: 817-272-2950 Email: trevinom@uta.edu Website: http://www.uta.edu/conhi/ Program Abstract: The purpose of the Nurse Faculty Loan program (NFLP) is to provide financial support for students who are preparing themselves to be nursing faculty members. The students eligible for the program at our university are pursuing either a doctoral degree (PhD or DNP) or a master’s degree in nursing education (MSNED), Nursing A Administration (MSN-ADM) or Nurse Practitioner (MSN-NP). All students who receive NFLP funds will commit to completing four courses of specific curriculum focused on nursing education as part of their degree. While the MSNED students are already required to complete this curriculum as part of their degree plans, all other graduate nursing students will be required to add these courses to their degree plan in order to receive the funding support. Post masters doctoral level students who completed equivalent nursing education curriculum during a previous degree program would be exempt from repeating coursework. The project has two major objectives: 1. Develop improved and sustainable internal processes at CONHI for managing this program including a. Develop/maintain/oversee policies for offering this program to graduate nursing students who are preparing to become nursing faculty members. b. Develop a website for students who receive NFLP funds that provides information as well as a hub of connection for them to remain engaged with CONHI after graduation and while they are in their new roles as nursing faculty members. c. Appoint a committee of graduate nursing leaders and staff who will meet each semester to make funding and policy decisions as needed to assure sustainability of the program. 2. Provide funds to support 5 PhD, 5 DNP, 10 MSN ED, 10 MSN-ADM, and 10 MSN-NP students in addition to the 6 current PhD students. The PD and administrative assistant will continue to collaborate with the Financial Aid Office and Business Office of the university and the external loan servicing company to approve, disburse, and monitor NFLP loans. Since the College began receiving NFLP funds to disburse, 22 nurses have graduated with a PhD or a master’s in nursing education, 77% of whom are currently employed full time as faculty.
HHS’ Tracking Accountability in Government Grants System (TAGGS) website provides access to detailed descriptions of grants, loans, aggregated direct payments and other types of financial assistance awarded by the HHS Operating Divisions (OPDIVs) and the Office of the Secretary Staff Divisions (STAFFDIVs).