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2011 Michigan Nursing CorpsRequest for Proposals Webinar

March 15, 2011

Collaboration of

Michigan Department of Community Health and

Michigan Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth

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2011 Michigan Nursing CorpsObjectives

• Background and goals for Michigan Nursing Corps 2011

• Review -program descriptions-proposal format and requirements-program reporting requirements-funding process and timelines

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2011 Michigan Nursing CorpsProgram Eligibility

• Michigan School of Nursing Accredited by National Nursing Organization

• Minimum of 5 students enrolled in 2011 MNC program cohort for MSN-Education.

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• Must maintain cohort at 90% retention

for 2011

- Written assurance of program continuation and sustainability

- Regional assessment of nursing faculty needs in ADN and BSN programs

2011 Michigan Nursing CorpsProgram Eligibility

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2011 Michigan Nursing CorpsProgram Models - Model A

MSN – Education

• Candidates have 18 months or less for program completion

• Methods / Technologies utilized• Scholarship award covers tuition, books,

fees• No stipend

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2011 Michigan Nursing Corps Program Models - Model A

MSN – Education

• Scholarship award up to $20,000 based on length of program

• Required student contract for receipt of scholarship award

• Teaching commitment for 5 years in Michigan

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2011 Michigan Nursing CorpsWorkforce Investment Act (WIA)

• Participant Eligibility

• Partnership

• Reporting

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2011 Michigan Nursing Corps Program Models - Model B

Simulation Technology in Nursing Education

• Purchase of simulation equipment and/or

• Write programs and clinical patient scenarios for simulators for clinical education

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2011 Michigan Nursing Corps Program Models - Model B

Simulation Technology in Nursing Education

• Description of current technology in nursing program

• Thorough description of program plans for

-teaching technologies

-facilitating completion of education program

-removing barriers for clinical education

• Impact on program capacity and completion

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2011 Michigan Nursing Corps Proposal Format

• Separate proposal required for each model

• Proposal must specifically identify model

• Sections must be numbered to match and address elements of Proposal Narrative Section (Appendix B).

• Narrative no more than 5 pages

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Monitoring And Reporting

• Grantee student progress and performance monitored

• Timelines and targets met

• Accountability for program requirements

• Program evaluation

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Monitoring And Reporting (cont’d)

• Return on investment calculated

• Program sustainability addressed

• Report to Governor and Legislature completed

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2011 Michigan Nursing CorpsReporting

(Quarterly and Final)• Reporting required• All reports follow the format noted in

Appendix D• Narrative statements - followed by brief

description of activities linked to workplan • Data-Outcomes provided• Anecdotal information

(press clippings, or individual stories, etc.)

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2011 Michigan Nursing Corps Reporting (cont’d)

• Four quarterly progress reports • Final Comprehensive Summary Report

- Describe project and outcomes

- Successes / barriers

- Best practices: Lessons learned

- Due 30 days from date of program completion• Final Payment contingent upon receipt, acceptance

and approval

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2011 Michigan Nursing Corps Funding and Payments

• Initial advance payment award of 25% of the Total Authorized Budget Payment to grantees upon execution of the grant.

• Any subsequent payments will be made upon timely submission of quarterly reports.

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2011 Michigan Nursing Corps Funding and Payments (cont’d)

• Additional 25% may be made each quarter thereafter upon submission of documentation showing the initial advance has been spent in total.

• Final 25% of the grant amount shall be made after completion of the project and after the Grant Administrator has received and approved the final program summary report.

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2011 Michigan Nursing Corps Budget

• Completion of required budget form - Appendix D of RFP

• Budget justification – costs must be aligned with project objectives, staff support, position descriptions, resources required to complete project activities.

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Questions and Answers from Webinar

Posted on websites by March 17, 2011• http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/ocne• http://www.michigan.gov/rsa

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Questions and Answers following

Webinar

• Additional questions may be submitted by email ONLY (baldersonm@michigan.gov) until 5:00 p.m., Friday, March 18, 2011,

• Responses will be posted by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 22, 2011, at websites on previous slide.

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Questions and Answers (cont’d)

Contact

Monica BaldersonMDCH, Office of the Chief Nurse ExecutiveCapitol View Building, 7th Floor 201 Townsend StreetLansing, MI. 48913517-241-9841e-mail: baldersonm@michigan.gov