Belmont University

Belmont University addressed the challenges associated with the economic downturn by embracing growth and expansion. The school created a second spring cohort and increased the diversity of its student nursing body through a media campaign. As a result, male enrollment jumped from 5 percent to 23 percent of nursing students, and minority enrollment increased from 14 percent to 33 percent. Belmont University’s comprehensive recruitment and retention plan included mentorship, leadership development, and an individualized plan for each student. Most benefitted from peer-to-peer tutoring, mentoring from community nurse leaders, and engagement with community service