The goal of Brazos AHEC Practice Entry and Support is to establish and maintain programs that recruit and retain health professionals for underserved populations throughout Central Texas
· Assisting practicing healthcare professionals to obtain continuing education
· Supporting National Heath Service Corps participants
· Convening collaborations of nursing recruiters and administrators
· Providing information resources to practicing health professionals
· Assisting healthcare providers with technology needs
· Addressing the nursing shortage by
à Helping develop new nursing school programs
à Assisting hospitals with retention strategies
à Supplying nursing career information to career counselors
à Marketing nursing as a viable and rewarding career
à Preparing and educating applicants for nursing school admission and retention