NCEMNA is conducting our largest survey yet about the experiences and opportunities of 250 mentees of the Nurse Scientist Stimulation Program. Survey responses help NCEMNA evaluate the impact of the Nurse Scientist Stimulation Program on the education, career, and research development of mentees; enhance the mentoring program; help determine the shape of future programming; and aid us in acquiring additional funding and scholarship monies. The links to the survey have been sent out via email and we have received 35% returned thus far. For the remaining 65%, Survey Sciences Group, LLC, the survey administrator will begin follow up calls next week. Let's get those surveys in!

For technical questions about the survey, you may contact the Survey Sciences Group at ncemna@ssgresearch.com Other NCEMNA participants are invited to share your comments regarding the impact of our programs by direct contact with the office at info@ncemna.org .....Full Story

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announces the opening of the 2010 Faculty Loan Repayment Program Application Cycle. Health professions faculty from disadvantaged backgrounds can receive as much as $40,000 towards repayment of their student loans in exchange for educating tomorrow's clinicians.

Individuals selected to participate in the program agree to serve on the faculty of an accredited health professions college or university for 2 years. The Government pays up to $40,000 of the participant's student loans and provides funds to offset the tax burden. Participants should also receive matching funds from their employing educational institution .....Full Story