The CRHN Hosts the 2025 International Rural Nurse Organization Conference |
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The UTA College of Nursing and Health Innovation’s (CONHI) Center for Rural Health and Nursing (CRHN) hosted the 2025 semi-annual International Rural Nurse Organization (RNO) Conference, May 27-30, in Arlington, Texas. Rural health professionals from across the globe gathered for a week of enriching rural healthcare engagement. Read more.
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RESOURCES FOR RURAL AREAS |
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| Why are community partnerships important in rural healthcare?
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*Extracted from RHIhub.org and CRHN.uta.edu*
Partnerships and coalitions are effective formats in rural communities for sharing scarce human and capital resources. Partnerships can improve and strengthen information exchanges; access to specific expertise; resource allocation; community outreach; trust among interested groups; and buy-in, commitment, and involvement.
The UTA Center for Rural Health and Nursing (CRHN) works to educate the rural, professional nursing workforce to meet the needs of rural communities. The CRHN fosters sustainable partnerships with agencies, health care facilities, organizations and others across the state to increase access to high quality health care and reduce nursing shortages in order to meet the needs of rural and underserved communities across Texas.
Various initiatives such as the rural health liaison team, the new Mobile Simulation Lab, a grant writing course, the Rural Graduate Nurse Residency Program, a publication course, and annual conferences aid in the Center's goal of fostering lasting partnerships with the community.
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Macy Foundation Faculty Scholars Program |
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Deadline: 08/01/2025
- Funding Range per award: Salary Support: Up to $100,000 salary support per year for two years for 50% protected time to pursue a mentored educational project at the home institution. Professional Development and Project Expenses: Scholars receive $25,000 per year for two years to subsidize the cost of professional development activities and related project expenses.
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Focus: The Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation supports educational projects aimed at improving health by advancing the education and training of future health professionals. The foundation offers President’s Grants and Board Grants, both focusing on its three priorities: promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion; increasing collaboration among health professionals; and preparing future health professionals to navigate the changing healthcare system.
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Website: MacyFoundation
- Contact: info@macyfoundation.org
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American Heart Association Social Impact Funds |
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- Deadline: Rolling basis
- Funding Range per award: Varies
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Focus: The American Heart Association’s Social Impact Funds invest in organizations that address the social determinants of health, such as access to healthcare, food security, and economic resilience. The funds support leaders with lived experiences who are working to improve health equity in their communities.
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Website: AHA Social Impact Funds
- Contact: socialimpactfunds@heart.org
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Department of Justice - Sexual Assault Forensic Exam Hiring and Training Program
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- Deadline: 06/24/2025
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Funding Range: $500,000 - $750,000
- Focus: This program provides funding to establish or expand access to sexual assault forensic exams by supporting the hiring and training of Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs). It aims to enhance the availability of forensic exams for sexual assault victims in various settings.
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Website: OVW
- Contact: OVW.SAFEProgram@usdoj.gov
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Sid W. Richardson Foundation Grants |
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- Deadline: 09/15/2025
- Funding Range: Varies
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Focus: The Sid W. Richardson Foundation provides grants to nonprofit organizations in Texas focusing on education, healthcare, human services, and the arts. Health-related project applications are accepted statewide, including from rural areas.
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Website: SidRichardson.org
- Contact: info@sidrichardson.org
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Sharing Success Grants – Rio Grande Electric Cooperative |
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- Deadline: 06/30/2025
- Funding Range: Up to $10,000
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Focus: The Sharing Success Grant program supports nonprofit organizations within the Rio Grande Electric Cooperative service area. The grants fund projects that improve the quality of life in local communities, such as education, healthcare, and public safety initiatives. The organization does not need to be served by Rio Grande but must be located in one of the counties in which the Co-op provides service. These include Brewster, Crockett, Culberson, Dimmit, Edwards, El Paso, Hudspeth, Jeff Davis, Kinney, Maverick, Pecos, Presidio, Reeves, Terrell, Uvalde, Val Verde, Webb and Zavala in Texas, and Eddy and Otero counties in New Mexico.
- Website: RioGrande.coop
- Contact: (830) 563-2444
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Betty and Roy Erickson Charitable Fund for Nursing Grant |
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- Deadline: Application opens June 15, 2025. Deadline is July 15, 2025
- Funding Range: Varies
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Focus: Betty and Roy Erickson established this fund to support the field of nursing in East Texas. To have the most impact on the field, grants will be awarded to support nursing education. Requests may be for special projects, equipment, technology, supplies, etc. Grants for administrative costs are discouraged. Applicants may be public colleges or universities or private institutions with nonprofit 501(c)(3) status. Institutions must be located in one of the following East Texas counties: Anderson, Angelina, Bowie, Camp, Cass, Cherokee, Delta, Franklin, Freestone, Gregg, Harrison, Henderson, Hopkins, Houston, Lamar, Leon, Marion, Morris, Nacogdoches, Panola, Rains, Red River, Rusk, Sabine, San Augustine, Shelby, Smith, Titus, Trinity, Upshur, Van Zandt, and Wood.
- Website: ETCF
- Contact: info@etcf.org
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AHA Predoctoral Fellowship – 2026 Cycle |
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- Deadline: 09/03/2025
- Funding Range: $28,788 annual stipend, Plus $4,550 per year for health insurance
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Focus: The American Heart Association (AHA) Predoctoral Fellowship aims to enhance the training of promising doctoral students pursuing research in cardiovascular and stroke-related fields. The fellowship provides support to help students initiate careers in cardiovascular and stroke research by providing research assistance and training opportunities.
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Website: AHA Predoctoral Fellowship
- Contact: apply@heart.org
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Asian American Pacific Islander Nurses Association (AAPINA) Annual Conference- July 10–11, 2025
The University of Texas at Arlington | University Hall
*Number of contact hours TBD*
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Mobile Simulation Lab Ribbon Cutting |
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The Mobile Simulation Lab is officially open!
This groundbreaking initiative is designed to bring state-of-the-art simulation training directly to rural communities.
The ribbon cutting celebration was held at UTA's School of Social Work and Smart Hospital Building. Official attendees included UTA President Jennifer Cowley, Provost Tamara Brown, and Arlington Mayor Jim Ross.
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CONHI ACADEMY: BEHIND THE SCRUBS |
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Join Aspen Drude, MBA, Manager of Center for Rural Health and Nursing and Jeffrey Taylor, Executive Director, Office of Enrollment and Student Services for
SEASON 1
"A Rural Health Blueprint".
SEASON 2
"A Public Health Perspective".
SEASON 3 (NEW SEASON)
"Nursing Pathways".
Find the latest episode here
CLICK HERE to listen to Season 1 & 2!
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CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES |
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Rural Grant Writing Course-
Course Runs on a 8 week per Semester Schedule.
Overview: Grant writing is essential to any hospital or clinic. While urban area hospitals and clinics may have teams of grant writers, rural areas do not have that resource. Our goal is to assist you with the grant writing process from the initial idea through to submission. This 8 week, self-guided online course will assist you with the basics so you can successfully receive grants for your rural community.
For more information and for free sign up, contact: Mayanda Serhan, RN (mayanda.serhan@uta.edu).
*Course is free and completely online.*
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Writing for Publication with a Rural Nursing Focus-
New semester will begin Fall 2025 *Course online only*
Overview: Writing for publication is an essential component of faculty advancement and an opportunity to showcase the collective scholarly works you accomplish for CONHI and for the University. Improve your writing skills with this series of WfP 101: Rural Nursing and WfP 201: Rural Nursing.
- Cost: $50
- Continuing Education: Earn 23 Contact Hours
- Seat Limit: 30 participants
For more information, contact: Dr. Joy Don Baker (jdbaker@uta.edu)
*Course is free for UTA faculty/staff & $50 for external persons. Additionally, books are required materials for this class.*
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We welcome inquiries about various issues affecting rural health communities! Whether you are part of a large or small team, feel free to raise concerns or questions you may have regarding rural healthcare.
Please note, this space is not intended for seeking personal healthcare advice. Instead, it is an opportunity to discuss and address common challenges or issues faced by rural populations or rural health professionals. Your questions may even spark discussions or feature in our upcoming newsletters, providing insights that benefit the wider community.
Click this link to send your question to one of our experts: https://common.forms.uta.edu/view.php?id=2192366
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Members of the CRHN team had an enriching time at the 48th Annual National Rural Health Association (NRHA) Conference, in Atlanta, Georgia. Aspen Drude and SuLynn Mester discussed strategies for fostering local nurses in rural areas through university community partnerships and engagement.
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To kick off the RNO conference events, attendees got an exclusive tour of the Dallas Cowboy's Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
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Additional photos highlighting the 2025 RNO conference's speakers, vendors, and attendees.
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Conference attendees shined bright at the RNO Gala and Awards Ceremony. Awards were given out to successful rural health professionals who make a difference in research, community partnerships, and leadership.
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