The Mississippi Office of Nursing Workforce (ONW) is dedicated to furthering research and analysis of solutions to nursing workforce issues for purposes of public information.
We would like to encourage organizations and members of the general public to utilize our research and actively support our mission to promote a dynamic nursing workforce for Mississippi. Read more about ONW...
The basis for all of ONW's services is the analysis of data collected from the industry. Each of the programs and services ONW offers were developed from the analysis of countless surveys and studies conducted by a professional staff of statisticians in conjunction with nurses, healthcare administrators, allied health professionals, and educators.
The High School Mentorship Program is aimed at high school senior interested in a career in the healthcare field, especially nursing. Students are given an opportunity to see firsthand what it would be like to work in a healthcare environment and complete a Certified Nurse Assistant program.
ONW has developed a Nurse Residency Program for recent graduate nurses to improve education and practice and facilitate the transition from student to practicing nurse. The six-month residency program offers educational and clinical opportunities with an acute care hospital under the guidance of a trained preceptor.
"The top priority of my administration is job creation. And the healthcare field is one of the most important occupational clusters that needs our attention. Through the efforts of the Office of Nursing Workforce our state's workforce will be strengthened and our healthcare system is able to better respond to changing our needs. I am proud of the efforts of the ONW and the work they are doing to prepare for our future."
Haley Barbour, Governor of the State of Mississippi
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Conducting an annual nursing workforce needs survey, utilizing a manpower prediction model for staffing, to create a statewide database of nursing supply and demand statistics for Mississippi healthcare employers and other stakeholders.
Providing workforce data and analysis to assist in development of nursing workforce policy, identifying policy issues, and recommending strategy to proactively address these issues.
Expanding partnerships between education, service, and the community to promote a strong, supportive infrastructure.
Identifying continuing education and training needs of the nursing workforce and making recommendations to meet those needs.
A comprehensive overview of the many different nursing programs in our state. More about this in the Reports & Publications section
The Nursing Scholarship Program pays tuition, education-related expenses (including books, clinical supplies and laboratory fees) and a living stipend. In exchange, scholars are committed to work for at least 2 years after graduation at a health facility with a critical shortage of nurses.
Preference is given to qualified applicants with the greatest financial need who are enrolled full-time in an undergraduate RN program. Applicants must begin classes for the Fall term on or after July 1, 2010 and no later than September 30, 2010. It is expected that 500 awards will be made for the 2010-2011 school year.
Read more about the Nursing Scholarship Program using the attached pdf. Also, please pass along the pdf to any of your partners or constituents who may be interested in the Program. Go to www.hrsa.gov/loanscholarships/scholarships/nursing to learn more about the program. Call 1-800-221-9393 if you have any questions or send an e-mail anytime to CallCenter@hrsa.gov.
The Mississippi Office of Nursing Workforce hosted a press conference at the University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Nursing on August 26, 2008 to launch www.iTeachnursingMS.org.
More about this in the News & Events section.
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