Grants will boost nursing pipeline in NWA

Northwest Arkansas nursing schools plan to use millions in grant money to put more nurses in Arkansas hospitals and clinics, Axios learned from nursing school officials. Why it matters: There's a nationwide shortage of both licensed practical nurses and registered nurses. Hospitals and clinics in NWA have more than 100 such openings, according to the Northwest Arkansas Council's job search tool. By the numbers: Arkansas awarded $20.4 million to 19 nursing schools across the state. NorthWest Arkansas Community College will receive about $2.1 million, second only to Arkansas State University....