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Wicozani: A Place of Health and Balance

Award Number: NU11IHS0070
ORGANIZATION: INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE
OPDIV: IHS
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: DEMONSTRATION
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 07/01/2024
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 06/30/2029

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Wicozani: A Place of Health and Balance - Project Title: Wicozani: A Place of Health and Balance Applicant Organization: South Dakota State University College of Nursing Address: Box 2275 SDSU College of Nursing, Brookings, SD 57007 Project Director: Dr. Tiara Ruff, DNP, RN Contact Phone: 605-394-2884 Email: tiara.ruff@sdstate.edu Project Overview: The need for AI/AN nurses to provide culturally-congruent care in SD communities both on and off the reservation is tremendous. As the only university that trains nurse practitioners at both the doctoral level, with the largest baccalaureate nursing degree program in SD, and with program sites across the state, the College of Nursing (CON) at South Dakota State University (SDSU) is committed to increasing diversity in the profession by increasing the recruitment, retention and success of AI/AN nursing students. Project Purpose: To recruit, retain, and graduate both AI/AN RNs and nurse practitioners (NPs) to increase the number of AI/AN nurses available to deliver healthcare services to AI/AN communities in SD and the region. Target Population: Enrolled tribal members (eligible to claim Indian preference) from the Great Plains Indian Health Service (IHS) area pursuing baccalaureate or baccalaureate completion education, or pursuing or doctor of nursing practice education with a nurse practitioner focus and committed to serving in an Indian Health Services facility after graduation. Project Objectives: Project objectives are to: 1. Conduct recruitment activities that (a) encourage AI/AN individuals, including veterans and associate degree (AD) RNs and second degree students, to pursue a baccalaureate degree in nursing or (b) encourage practicing RNs to pursue advanced nursing education as NPs; 2. Employ retention activities, including scholarships and stipends for education and living expenses, mentoring, and culturally-relevant support services, that facilitate AI/AN student success and graduation; and 3. Continual evaluation of nursing student services, curriculum, and advising to ensure that AI/AN RN students and advanced practice RN students are prepared and placed to provide healthcare services to AI/AN communities, including fulfillment of scholarship program service obligations.


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2025 ( Subtotal = $320,000 )
2025	2025	SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY	940 ADMINISTRATION LN	BROOKINGS	SD	57007	BROOKINGS	USA	Health Professions Recruitment Program for Indians	00	2	7/10/2025	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$320,000
														Subtotal = $320,000

Issue Date FY: 2024 ( Subtotal = $320,000 )
2024	2024	SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY	940 ADMINISTRATION LN	BROOKINGS	SD	57007	BROOKINGS	USA	Health Professions Recruitment Program for Indians	00	1	7/16/2024	NEW	$320,000
														Subtotal = $320,000

Grand Total All Awards = $640,000

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Wicozani: A Place of Health and Balance

Award Number: NU11IHS0070

ORGANIZATION: INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE

OPDIV: IHS

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: DEMONSTRATION

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 07/01/2024

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 06/30/2029

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