Department of Labor Nursing Expansion Grant Programs
New programs now available dedicated to expanding and diversifying the pipeline of highly qualified nursing instructors and educators
Two new programs are now available to nurses interested in furthering their careers as nurse faculty and clinical instructors: the Nurse Faculty Residency and Clinical Instructor Internships. Both programs pay a generous stipend — please see program details for more information.
At this time nurses currently employed at UC Davis Health cannot enroll; however, this may change in the future. Join our email list to receive updates on opportunities to join these programs.
The Nurse Faculty Residency (NFR) is a 12-month program for nurses who possess a master's degree or are currently in or entering a master's degree program. The program is comprised of three portions:
- Completion of a graduate academic certificate in education
- Co-teaching with faculty preceptor
- Participation in active learning sessions and reflective journaling across the year
While partnered with an experienced faculty member, participants will learn and practice classroom teaching skills. These include:
- Developing course curriculum
- Writing learning objectives
- Designing interactive coursework
- Assessing student learning, including designing NGN format test questions and rubrics
- Evaluating student psychomotor and application of learning
- Evaluating outcomes of learning utilizing evidenced-based teaching principles and innovative and/or emerging technologies
Completion of this program will prepare RNs to site for the NLN CNE® novice exam.
Learn more about program details, application process and eligibility requirements at the link below.
The Clinical Instructor Internship (CI2) will train nurses in a three-month structured program offered throughout the year and includes:
- Completion of education modules designed to prepare participants for the NLN CNE®cl exam
- Theory and techniques needed to prepare clinical instructors teaching future RNs
- Pairing with experienced clinical instructor to apply knowledge and skills in clinical environment with RN prelicensure students
The program will train 48 participants enrolled over the next four years. Preference for participants is provided to veterans and their spouses.
Learn more about program details, application process and eligibility requirements at the link below.
These programs are available through $78 million in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to support workforce training programs in 17 states, in recognition of significant staffing shortages in the nursing profession. The Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing recently received one of the largest of the grants - $6 million in funding to expand and diversify nurse faculty and clinical instructors. These programs support the school’s mission to address the health equity gap in California’s underserved communities.
