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To help team members answer the call to become a registered nurse, UVA Medical Center recently announced an enhanced RN Scholarship program. The program includes increased funding and expanded eligibility for 2021. The scholarships are designed to support nursing and non-nursing Medical Center team members who wish to pursue a nursing degree. See details below.

A printable flier is available to distribute to team members or display in work areas.

Changes for 2021

• Increased funding | Supported by UVA Senior Leadership and Human Resources, 2021 funding increased to $90,000 to support expanded eligibility of this valuable resource.

• Expanded eligibility | The program has new and expanded eligibility for 2021. Team members who are in an ADN program and those taking prerequisites for BSN programs are now eligible. Additionally, those in BSN and higher nursing degree programs during the 2021-2022 academic year continue to be eligible. Eligibility largely aligns with HR Policy 301. Expanding this scholarship to those selecting an ADN program directly supports team members and encourages the development of future UVA Nurses.

How to Apply

Interested team members must apply by Aug. 30. Scholarships will be announced mid-September. Learn more on the Professional Nursing Staff Organization (PNSO) website.

Questions? Please email PNSO@virginia.edu.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible?

Applicants must be employed as full-time or flex option (budgeted at 0.6 FTE or higher) with UVA Health, with a minimum* of six months of service as of July 1, 2021. (*Exception: For applicants already in RN Clinician 1 roles, there is no minimum service requirement.) Wage and Traveler team members are ineligible to apply. This aligns with the Educational Assistance HR benefit and policy.

Please refer to the PNSO website for additional details and to apply.

Why was eligibility expanded for this program?

Direct feedback from the Scholarship Work Group and the RN-to-BSN Program Evaluation Focus Group participants led to the expanded eligibility and additional funding for this program to support team members on their path to achieving their academic progression goals. Thank you to the RN Retention Steering Committee for supporting this expansion, which actively encourages and supports an internal career path to become a UVA RN.

What other funds are available?

Team members should also take advantage of the great funding support opportunities available through the Employee Educational Assistance Program benefit as outlined in HR Policy 301, as it may be sufficient to meet their funding needs. The RN Scholarship fund is intended to supplement this benefit.

Photo: Mesha Jones, RN, leads the RN-to-BSN Mentorship Program and achieved her ADN and BSN nursing degrees while working at UVA.