Please use the following outline to report project outcomes.

YEAR ONE REPORT TO WINTHROP ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION
For the period May 1, 2008 through November 30, 2008

The Bilingual Nursing Scholars Initiative grants will conclude in July 2009 after five years of piloting and proving the concept. One NEC 2008-9 goal is to seek financial support from area hospitals, clinics, practices and long-term care facilities to sustain the initative to educate “home grown” bilingual nurses with roots in the community.

Since August 2007 the nursing directors of the three Nursing Education Consortium (NEC) undergraduate nursing school partners collaborated on the design of an online calendar system to optimize the clinical experience of nursing students.

June 4, 7pm, Cost $25

Second Quarter 2008 Review

On Tuesday, August 26, the Nursing Education Consortium (NEC) board celebrated the beginning of the Bilingual Nursing Scholars Initiative (BNSI) pilot project’s fifth year.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

for more information: Walt Eilers

479-582-0784 walteilers@sbcglobal.net

The NEC Board maintains its fast pace from April, continuing through the end of the academic year in May. May is the wrap-up month for both NEC and BNSI activities.

First Quarter 2008 Review