South Carolina Nurse Retention Initiative
South Carolina Nurse Retention Initiative
South Carolina Nurse Retention Initiative
Keeping Nurses in Beaufort and Jasper Counties
Our focus 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 SCNRI25-1
Who is Eligible?
Recent graduates who have
completed:
The successful completion of the NCLEX-RN with unrestricted licensing is required. Graduation and/or licensing must have occurred within the past 12 months. For the February application cycle, our primary focus will be nurses employed in Greater Bluffton (Bluffton, Okatie, Hardeeville) and Hilton Head Island. However, we also encourage nurses employed in Beaufort, Jasper, and Hampton
Counties to apply.
What Criteria Are Used for Selection?
The South Carolina Nurse Retention Initiative (SCNRI) is the only program dedicated to retaining top
nursing talent in Beaufort, Jasper, and Hampton Counties. We offer recent
nursing graduates:
Awards are based on:
We encourage applications from nurse graduates who represent the diversity of our community.
How Much Money Is Available to Recipients?
Recipients will receive:
The funds are distributed over a 2-year period, with semi-annual payments contingent on:
Payments:
Note: These stipends are taxable income but are not subject to Social Security or Medicare taxes.
When Will the Awards Be Announced?
Recipients will be announced within 15 days after the application period ends and notified by letter.
Payments will begin approximately six months after formal notification. Payments are made twice annually.
Are There Any Restrictions on How I Can Use the Funds?
No. The funds can be used for a variety of needs, including:
What If I Can’t Commit to the Full 2 Years, Leave the Area, or Change Jobs?
Who Chooses the Recipients?
Recipients are selected by a Selection Committee appointed by the SCNRI Fund. The committee includes representatives from nursing, human resources, and executive management. All decisions are final.
Is There More Than One Application Cycle?
Yes. Applications will be accepted:
Applicants must have graduated within the 12 months preceding the application start date.
What Is the Deadline for Completed Applications?
Applications must be completed by the final day of the application period.
What Documents Are Required with the Application?
Applicants must submit:
Note: RN licensure will be verified through the NCSBN Nursys® Database.
Is There an Agreement or Additional Obligations?
Yes. You will:
Have Questions?
Contact:
Rose Kearney Nunnery
How Do I Apply?
The application can be completed online at the link below.
*Applications will be accepted:
*Applicants must have graduated within the 12-month period prior to the application start date.
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 SCNRI25-1
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