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CBIRS Request 1196
 
Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1196
Accelerated BSN Program
 
Requester: Dr. Nilda Peragallo Organization: University of Miami School of Nursing
 
Project Title: Accelerated BSN Program Date Submitted 1/10/2006 4:25:13 PM
 
Sponsors: Garcia
 
Statewide Interest:
Expands pipeline of highly educated nurses who enter the Florida Workforce each year.
 
Recipient: University of Miami   Contact: Nilda Peragallo  
  5801 Red Road   Contact Phone: (305) 284-2107  
  Coral Gables 33124   Contact email:  
 
Counties: Dade
 
Gov't Entity:   Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): Yes
 
Project Description:
The one year program enable students who hold baccalaureate degrees in other fields - including foreign educated MDs - to complete the requirements for the BSN in three semesters.
 
Is this a project related to a federal or state declared disaster? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (2004), 1,000,000 new and replacement nurses will be needed in the US by 2010. The State of Florida is particularly vulnerable. By supporting UM's request, the State will increase the number of well-educated, highly motivated nursing professionals prepared to provide quality care. The request will provide full support to 50 Accelerated BSN students. In return, graduates will provide.up to 24-months of work service from each student.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $1,500,000
 
Total cost of the project: $1,500,000
 
Request has been made to fund: Operations
 
What type of match exists for this project? None
  Cash Amount $  
 
Was this project previously funded by the state?   Yes
  Fiscal Year: 2005-2006 Amount: $500,000
 
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?   Yes
  Amount: $1,500,000 To Fund: Operations
 
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?   No
 
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? No
 
Is there a documented need for this project? Yes
  Documentation: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   Yes
  Hearing Body: Miami-Dade Delegation
  Hearing Meeting Date: 09/27/2005
 
Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida?   No