- April 26, 2024
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To support Daytona State College nursing students, the college has received $3.8 million in new funding from state and community partners. The funds are designated for the college’s Bob and Carol Allen School of Nursing to assist students as they prepare to meet the critical need for frontline healthcare professionals across Volusia and Flagler counties.
In January, Gov. Ron DeSantis awarded $1.9 million to DSC to support scholarships, faculty recruitment, equipment acquisition and additional educational support for the college’s nursing program. Halifax Health provided $1 million and AdventHealth provided $900,000 in matching grants, bringing the total to $3.8 million.
“We share the governor’s vision of providing world class medical care in Florida and our nursing program has a long-standing reputation of excellence," Daytona State College President Tom LoBasso said. "And thanks to the additional support of our partners AdventHealth and Halifax Health, our nursing students will continue to receive the highest quality nursing education in the state. Together we can build a stronger community.”
The state funding is allocated through the Linking Industry to Nursing Education program, which is designed to mitigate Florida’s nursing shortage. The $900,000 gift from AdventHealth will create the AdventHealth Endowed Fund for Nursing Student Success, and the $1 million gift from HalifaxHealth will create the Halifax Health Endowed Fund for Nursing Student Success.
