This session will delve into Ivy Tech Community College's innovative response to the pressing demand for nurses by expanding its statewide associate degree nursing program. Expansion was made possible through a collaborative effort to support Indiana House Enrolled Act 1003-2022 (HEA 1003), Nursing Indiana Back to Health, which advocated for flexibility in nursing program administration, leading to expansion opportunities. Strategies utilized and lessons learned will be explored with the audience.
Learning Objectives:
Discuss the importance of advocating for nursing education to clinical partners and policy makers to create awareness.
Define the essential role of community colleges and associate degree programs in addressing the nursing workforce shortages.
Examine the considerations involved in finding timely and scalable solutions in expanding nursing enrollment.
Identify ways to mitigate risks associated with advocacy and working with policymakers.
Explore sustainable strategies to support the continued growth of the nursing workforce, ensuring long-term capacity to meet evolving healthcare demands.
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