UC College of Nursing Case

A CASE FOR SUPPORTING THE

UC COLLEGE OF NURSING

let's start now, and let's start here As the frontline and backbone of health care delivery, nurses play a key role in increasing the quality of care and in reducing health disparities.

For over 130 years, the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing has been preparing the next generation of nurse leaders to serve in our community. As health care evolves, we are leading the transformation toward improved care for all by diversifying and advancing the nursing workforce.

Through Next, Now: The Campaign for Cincinnati, we can elevate nursing education at UC, keeping pace with the growing and changing role of nurses across the world. Your support can bolster our strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, through scholarships, student programs and initiatives to enhance the student experience.

Our Distinctive Strengths: • We are a nationally recognized leader in diversifying the nursing profession, including successful pipeline programs supporting underrepresented students.

We were recently designated as a National League for Nursing Center of Excellence for outstanding innovation and commitment to student and professional development.

• We give students technology-rich learning opportunities and simulation experiences, alongside engaging interprofessional training throughout their course of study.

• A pioneer of online nursing education, we consistently rank in the top 10 for Best Online Master’s in Nursing Programs by U.S. News & World Report. Our academic programs allow working nurses to pursue additional degrees or certificates in an accessible, flexible and engaging way.

YOUR IMPACT When you invest in the College of Nursing through the Next, Now Campaign, you can: • Diversify the future nursing workforce through scholarships that make nursing education affordable and attract the best students to UC. • Create endowed chairs to retain and recruit top-notch faculty who bring a blend of expertise and enthusiasm to teaching the next generation of nurses.

• Keep UC College of Nursing at the forefront of nursing education and the ever-evolving health care field, through innovative technology and experiential learning opportunities.

Teaching with the latest clinical technology prepares our graduates for a smooth transition into the workforce.

WHAT’S NEXT STARTS WITH YOU. JOIN THE CAMPAIGN FOR CINCINNATI.

Matt Pearce Executive Director of Development, Academic Health Center Colleges Matt.Pearce@uc.edu (513) 254-8462

The University of Cincinnati Foundation | PO Box 19970 | Cincinnati, OH 45219-0970

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