1. Arkansas Partnership for Nursing’s Future (APNF)
February 13, 2014
APNF Employer Advisory Meeting

2. Arkansas Partnership for Nursing’s Future (APNF)
Amount of Grant: $4,952,848
Timeframe:
April 1, 2012 to
April 2, 2016

3. APNF Purpose
The overall goal of the H-1B Technical Skills Training grants funded by DOL is to reduce H-1B visas for foreign workers by educating Americans to fill those jobs.
APNF Target: Serve a minimum of 1,500 individuals for careers in the nursing profession, which ranges from Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to Registered Nurses (RN).

4. APNF Project Partners
Arkansas Association of Two-Year Colleges (AATYC)
14 Participating Two-Year Colleges
ASUMH
ASUN
BRTC
CCCUA
EACC
NWACC
OZC
PTC
PCCUA
RMCC
SACC
SEARK
UACCH
UACCM
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS)
Employer Partners
Arkansas Hospital Assn.
Arkansas Health Care Assn.
Local Healthcare Employers
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Arkansas Workforce Investment Board
Arkansas Community Foundation

5. APNF Project Outcomes Participants Served - 1500 (70% of goal)
Begin Training (81% of goal)
Complete Training – (23% of goal)
Completers with Credentials (11% of goal)
CNA’s – 168
LPN’s – 200
ADN’s – 300
BSN’s – 100
Enter Employment
Retained Employment

6. APNF - Who Are We Training?
CNA’s
LPN’s
RN’s
ADN’s
BSN’s
Job Seekers: Unemployed
Underemployed
Dislocated Workers
Existing Workforce

7. APNF Program Strategies
Utilize Distance Education to Deliver Training
Providing increased access and opportunities for training
Develop a Statewide Preceptor (Asst. Clinical Instructor) Training Program
An effort to address the shortage of clinical training opportunities

8. APNF Project Highlights
ADN to BSN Accelerated (ABA) Pilot Program
UAMS College of Nursing Website
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Arkansas Rural Nursing Education Consortium (ARNEC)
- Eight TYC’s working collaboratively to advance LPN training without leaving their communities
Distance Education Technologies
- ARE-ON, Collaborate, Blackboard, Wimba, etc.

9. Employer Assistance
Provide Input Regarding Training Needs and Industry Trends
Promote/Communicate the APNF Grant Program to Individuals Seeking Educational/Training Opportunities
Refer Individuals Interested in Training Along the Nursing Career Pathway to Key Grant Program Contacts for Assessment and Program Intake activities
Job Placement Assistance

10. Employer Input What are your training needs?
Are there emerging healthcare trends that will have an impact on the nursing profession?
Note: Please complete the questionnaire that is in your packet. You may either leave it with us today or send it to Mark McManus

11. Key APNF Training Provider Contacts
Arkansas Association of Two-Year Colleges (AATYC)
Ellen Sullivan, Project Manager APNF Grant
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS)
Larronda Rainey, Project Manager APNF Grant

12. ADWS Contact Information
- Lisa Ferrell – Program Coordinator
Mark McManus – Accountability Specialist
Rebecca Edwards – Administrative Assistant