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UNT Health College of Nursing receives federal funding to prepare future nurse educators
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Education UNT Health College of Nursing receives federal funding to prepare future nurse educators By Press release November 6, 2026 A $216,643 federal award will help graduate nursing students pursue teaching careers and address the nationwide nursing faculty shortage.As Texas continues to face a growing nursing shortage, UNT Health Fort Worth’s College of Nursing has received a $216,643 federal award to help prepare the next generation of nurse educators. The funding, awarded by the Health Resources and Services Administration through its Nurse Faculty Loan Program, will provide financial assistance to graduate nursing students pursuing careers in nursing education. According to the Texas Center for Nursing Workforce Studies, Texas faces a projected shortage of more than 56,000 registered nurses by 2036. While the demand for nurses continues to grow, a shortage of qualified faculty is limiting nursing school’s ability to educate enough students to meet workforce needs.
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