South Carolina Nurse Retention Initiative
South Carolina Nurse Retention Initiative
South Carolina Nurse Retention Initiative
Keeping Nurses in Beaufort and Jasper Counties
Technical College of the Lowcountry May 2022 Associate Degree Nursing Graduates
Our focus for the January- February application cycle will be nurses employed in Greater Bluffton (Bluffton, Okatie, Hardeeville and nurses employed on Hilton Head island.) However, We encourage applications from other geographies within our scope including Beaufort, Jasper, and Hampton Counties.
-Recent graduates (in the past 12 months) who have completed a nursing program leading to a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing – BSN or 2 year degree as an ADN
-Employed by a Primary Health Care provider in Greater Bluffton or Hilton Head Island including Hospitals, Physician offices , Home Health Care, Nursing care facilities ,Outpatient care centers, Rehab and schools.
-The successful completion of the NCLEX-RN with unrestricted licensing is required.
NOTE: Once you have created a new account, you will be able to log in to the portal and you will enter the Access Code Nurse25 (the N needs to be capitalized).
Recent graduates who have completed a 4-year nursing program leading to a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing – BSN or a 2-year nursing program leading to an Associate’s Degree in Nursing – ADN. The successful completion of the NCLEX-RN with unrestricted licensing is required. Graduation and/or licensing must have occurred in the past 12 months.
The South Carolina Nurse Retention Initiative (SCNRI) is the only scholarship that is dedicated to retaining top nursing talent in Beaufort, Jasper and Hampton counties. We are able to offer recent Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) grads (recent meaning within the last 12 months) – up to $9,000 (BSN grads) or $6,000 (ADN grads) over a 2 year period based on merit, dedication to the nursing profession, financial need, educational mobility and your desire to remain employed in primary medical care in Beaufort, Jasper or Hampton county – including specific geographic areas where funding has been made available. We welcome nurse graduate applicants who represent the diversity of our community.
Our focus for the January- February application cycle will be nurses employed in Greater Bluffton (Bluffton, Okatie, Hardeeville and nurses employed on Hilton Head island. However, We encourage applications from other geographies within our scope including Beaufort, Jasper, and Hampton Counties )
In 2025 we will be awarding scholarships which will pay BSN’s $9,000 and ADN’s $6,000 over a 2-year period.
With proof of continued employment in a Beaufort, Jasper or Hampton county licensed healthcare facility along with verification of membership in a nationally recognized nursing organization a taxable stipend of $2,250 (BSN) or $1,500 (ADN) will be paid semi- annually.
These stipends are considered taxable income, however, because they are awards, they are not subject to Social Security and Medicare taxes.
Scholarship recipients will be announced within 30 days after the enrollment period ends and recipients will be notified by letter. Payments will begin approximately six months from the date of formal notification that you are a recipient of the award. Payments are made twice annually.
No. You can use it for childcare, education, debt, transportation, housing etc.
You can change employment within the geographic area and will remain in the program. If you leave the area you are required to advise us, and future payments simply stop.
A Selection Committee has been appointed by the SCNRI Fund and includes a diverse representation from nursing, human resources, and executive management. Committee decisions are final.
*Applications will be accepted:
*Applicants must have graduated within the 12-month period prior to the application start date.
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NOTE: Once you have created a new account, you will be able to log in to the portal and
you will enter the Access Code Nurse25 (the N needs to be capitalized).
Applications must be completed by the final day of the application period.
Along with the completed application form, all applicants must submit a resume, two letters of recommendation (one professional and one personal), RN Licence verification, and final collage transcripts. You will also be required to submit a photo of yourself and a short bio.
NOTE: The Selection Committee will verify RN licensure through the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) Nursys® Database.
You will be required to sign an acceptance agreement to document the terms and conditions associated with both parties. You will be asked to set up an account with CFL to verify your employment every 6 months and to facilitate the payment. You will also be required to submit a photo of yourself and a short bio.
This process will be determined based on the number of applicants. Interviews may be conducted via phone, Zoom, or in- person.
Please Contact:
Rose Kearney Nunnery
PH: (843) 208-2083
EM: rkearneynunnery@gmail.com
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