Developing a Work-Based Clinical Model to Streamline Success in Nursing
- TEAM: Principal investigator: Erica Yu, PhD, RN, FNAP. Hospital partners: Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, Houston Methodist Hospital, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, and Harris Health System. Co-investigators from Cizik School of Nursing: Cathy Rozmus, PhD, RN, FNAP, FAAN; Susan Ruppert, PhD, RN, FNP-C, ANP-BC, FCCM, FNAP, FAANP, FAAN; Jessica Hartos, PhD; Linda Brown, PhD.
- Funding Source: Trellis Foundation in collaboration with UpSkill America at the Aspen Institute
- Overview: The purpose of this grant is to develop a sustainable framework so that students employed in health care settings can earn academic credit for relevant work experiences and identify barriers to academic success.
- Budget: $299,442
- Project Period: September 2025-August 2028
