AACN Diversity Symposium Poster Showcase

STRONG-RNs (Supporting the Retention of Next Generation Registered Nurses)


Poster

The University of Memphis’ Loewenberg College of Nursing (LCON) was awarded a $3.24M, five-year grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The grant will fund a project, Supporting the Retention of Next Generation Registered Nurses (STRONGRNs), to support students from disadvantaged backgrounds and will be led by Project Director Dr. Eric Bailey, Assistant Dean for Nursing Students. LCON has a strong record of educating nurse leaders across the health care continuum.  

In alignment with LCON’s, University of Memphis’ (UofM) and American Association of Colleges of Nursing’s core values, LCON is committed to advancing diversity and inclusion to improve the quality of nursing education, prepare the primary care workforce and reduce health disparities locally and globally. The purpose of this presentation will be to discuss the strategies that will be used to increase recruitment of nursing students from disadvantaged backgrounds, including underrepresented racial/ethnic minorities; (2) improve retention rates of economically and environmentally disadvantaged nursing students to expand nursing workforce diversity; and (3) empower nursing graduates to seek positions in primary care and work in medically underserved communities (MUCs).  

Eric Bailey II, EdD, MBA
Assistant Professor
University of Memphis


Biography:

Eric Bailey II received the Bachelor of Liberal Studies degree from the University Memphis and the Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Keller Graduate School of Management. Eric has worked in higher education for 10 years holding positions in Admissions, Academic Counseling, Career Services, and Multicultural Affairs.

Eric completed his doctorate (Ed.D) at the University of Memphis in Higher & Adult Education Leadership in 2017 and became Assistant Dean of Nursing Students for the Loewenberg College of Nursing. He also serves as Affiliate Faculty for the Department of Higher Education within the College of Education at the University of Memphis.


Phone: (708) 250-3949
Email: eabailey@memphis.edu