IHCA Foundation scholarship applications for the 2026–2027 academic year close this Sunday. These scholarship opportunities are for individuals pursuing or advancing a career in long-term care. Designed to support both current long-term care professionals and high school seniors planning to enter the field, these scholarships help invest in the future of long-term care.
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The IHCA Foundation is currently offering scholarship opportunities for individuals pursuing or advancing a career in long-term care. Designed to support both current long-term care professionals looking to strengthen their health care or leadership skills and high school seniors planning to enter the field, these scholarships help invest in the future of long-term care. Applications for the 2026–2027 academic year close in less than two weeks; apply today!
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The John W. and Kimberly D. Grubb Registered Nurse (RN) Scholarship, made possible by the John R. and Zelda Z. Grubb Charitable Foundation, is available for an employee of an IHCA member organization pursuing an accredited RN degree during the 2026-2027 academic year. One $3,000 scholarship is available. Applications for this scholarship program are open now through May 31, 2026. Additionally, applications for all IHCA Foundation scholarship programs will close in less than three weeks; submit your applications today!
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National Skilled Nursing Care Week, May 10–16, 2026, celebrates the compassion, growth and connections that define skilled nursing care through this year’s theme, “Moments in Bloom.” IHCA is providing ready-to-use social media graphics and encouraging members to share photos of their celebrations. Facilities can also access additional planning tools and promotional resources from AHCA to enhance their week.
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The MolinaCares High School Scholarship, made possible by the Molina Healthcare Charitable Foundation (MolinaCares), is now available for Iowa high school seniors who are in their senior year of high school during the 2025-2026 academic year and interested in pursuing a nursing career in long-term care. A total of nine $2,000 scholarships are available. Applications for this scholarship program are open now through May 31, 2026.
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The Hospital and Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS) is currently collecting data for its annual Nursing Home Salary and Benefits Study. The deadline has been extended to Monday, June 1, due to the Memorial Day holiday weekend and the final report is scheduled for publication in July. The study provides comprehensive benchmarking on salaries, bonuses, hourly wages, staffing metrics and benefits across more than 100 long-term care positions, helping providers strengthen compensation and workforce strategies. Participation is free, and participants can purchase the final report at a discounted rate.
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The IHCA Foundation is now offering two different scholarship opportunities for new and experienced directors of nursing (DONs), made possible by Care Initiatives. The Care Initiatives New DON Scholarship is made for new DONs to attend the DON Fundamentals - A Playbook for New Nurse Leaders Program in October and the Care Initiatives DON Leadership Scholarship is made for DONs to attend the American Association of Post-Acute Care Nursing (AAPACN) Director of Nursing Services (DNS-CT) Program in December. Applications for these scholarship programs are open now through May 31, 2026.
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The Iowa Total Care Long-Term Care Workforce Scholarship, made possible by Iowa Total Care, is for employees at IHCA member organizations enrolled or accepted in an accredited long-term care degree program. A total of nine $1,500 scholarships are available. Applications for this scholarship program are open now through May 31, 2026.
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The IHCA Foundation is excited to announce scholarship opportunities for individuals interested in pursuing or advancing a career in long-term care. Applications for the 2026–2027 academic year opened today, April 15, and will remain open through May 31. These scholarships will support both current long-term care professionals seeking to enhance their health care or leadership skills and high school seniors planning to pursue an education in long-term care.
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IHCA Provider Solutions’ Remote MDS Service offers expert support to complete MDS assessments and develop aligned care plans without the need to hire permanent staff. Designed as a temporary solution, it helps facilities maintain timely, accurate submissions while navigating staffing shortages. Providers also benefit from expert guidance on PDPM scoring and quality measures to support optimal reimbursement outcomes.
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The University of Iowa Institute for Public Health Practice, Research and Policy is offering a reimbursement-based infection prevention scholarship program that helps to remove financial barriers for those pursuing recognized infection prevention and control certifications. The program is available for long-term-care facility employees seeking to receive Long-Term Care Certification for Infection Prevention (LTC-CIP) and for hospital employees seeking to receive Certification in Infection Control (CIC). The program will provide up to $1,100 to eligible employees to reimburse the cost of exam fees, as well as books and study programs needed to prepare for the exam.
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The IHCA Foundation will soon announce scholarship opportunities for individuals interested in pursuing or advancing a career in long-term care. Applications for the 2026–2027 academic year will open next Wednesday, April 15 and will remain open for applications through May 31. Full details, including eligibility requirements, application guidelines and submission materials, will be shared in next week’s Clinical and Executive Updates.
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The IHCA Foundation will soon announce scholarship opportunities for individuals interested in pursuing or advancing a career in long-term care. Applications for the 2026–2027 academic year are expected to open in mid-April and will remain open through May 31.
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The IHCA Foundation will soon announce scholarship opportunities for individuals interested in pursuing or advancing a career in long-term care. Applications for the 2026–2027 academic year are expected to open in mid-April and will remain open through May 31.
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The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) is seeking qualified nurses to serve on item writing and review panels for the NCLEX-PN and NCLEX-RN exams, which are designed to assess the knowledge and skills needed for safe, entry-level nursing practice. The influence of post-acute nursing is essential to the applicability of the NCLEX exam for nurses. Participation allows nurses to influence the exam’s applicability, contribute to the profession, earn continuing education credit and network nationally and internationally. Volunteer opportunities are held in Chicago, with travel expenses covered.
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The Hospital and Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS) is currently collecting data for its annual Nursing Home Salary and Benefits Study, with questionnaires due May 11 and the final report scheduled for publication in July. The study provides comprehensive benchmarking on salaries, bonuses, hourly wages, staffing metrics and benefits across more than 100 long-term care positions, helping providers strengthen compensation and workforce strategies. Participation is free, and participants can purchase the final report at a discounted rate. HCS is also conducting a CCRC Salary and Benefits Study, with a participation deadline of April 20 and results expected in June.
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The Institute for Public Health Practice, Research and Policy (IPHPRP) at the University of Iowa is offering a reimbursement-based scholarship of up to $1,100 for long-term care and hospital professionals pursuing infection prevention certifications. The program supports those seeking the LTC-CIP or CIC credentials and reimburses exam fees, books and study materials after successful completion. This opportunity helps make certification more accessible for infection preventionists committed to strengthening patient safety and infection control expertise.
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The Hospital and Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS) is inviting continuing care retirement community (CCRC) providers to participate in its 2026 CCRC Salary and Benefits Study, which collects data on compensation, benefits and staffing trends across more than 100 positions. Survey responses are due April 20, and the CCRC Report will be published in June. There is no cost to participate, and participants may purchase the results at the reduced price of $200, versus the $400 nonparticipant rate. A separate Nursing Home Salary and Benefits Study is scheduled to begin in early March.
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Iowa officials, including Gov. Kim Reynolds, announced the launch of the new Health Care Professional Incentive Program, backed by nearly $8 million in first-year funding to recruit and retain medical professionals in high-need and rural counties. The program offers income bonuses or federal student loan repayment to eligible health care providers who commit to working in underserved areas for up to five years full-time or seven years part-time. The initiative consolidates five previous state incentive programs into one streamlined effort to strengthen Iowa’s health care workforce pipeline and improve access to care. The application deadline is March 31, 2026.
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Senior living providers are invited to participate in the 2025 State of Seniors Housing Annual Survey, which will collect data on independent living, assisted living, nursing facilities and continuing care retirement communities, and will compile the results into a report. Participating organizations will receive a complimentary copy of the report, which includes financial results, staffing metrics, resident turnover, and other key performance indicators. Completed surveys are due by March 31, 2026.
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The National Association of Long-Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) is requesting input from nursing home administrators and senior living leaders through its 2025–26 Professional Practice Analysis survey, which will inform updates to the 2026 NAB Domains of Practice. The anonymous survey takes about 45 minutes to complete, is due by this Friday, Feb. 6, and offers 0.75 CE credits and prize drawings for participants who provide their NAB ID.
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IHCA’s Frontline Workforce Solutions on Feb. 26 will focus on retention, supervision and staffing strategies for frontline staff and the supervisors who support them. This virtual program will feature practical, experience-driven approaches from long-term care peers and leaders, and is approved for 2.5 contact hours for nurses, nursing facility administrators, assisted living managers, department heads and activity professionals. A recorded on-demand option will be available after the live event.
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IHCA’s Frontline Workforce Solutions on Feb. 26 will focus on retention, supervision and staffing strategies for frontline staff and the supervisors who support them. This virtual program will feature practical, experience-driven approaches from long-term care peers and leaders, and is approved for 2.5 contact hours for nurses, nursing facility administrators, assisted living managers, department heads and activity professionals. A recorded on-demand option will be available after the live event.
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IHCA’s Frontline Workforce Solutions on Feb. 26 will focus on retention, supervision and staffing strategies for frontline staff and the supervisors who support them. This virtual program will feature practical, experience-driven approaches from long-term care peers and leaders, and is approved for 2.5 contact hours for nurses, nursing facility administrators, assisted living managers, department heads and activity professionals. A recorded on-demand option will be available after the live event.
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The National Association of Long-Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) is requesting input from nursing home administrators and senior living leaders through its 2025–26 Professional Practice Analysis survey, which will inform updates to the 2026 NAB Domains of Practice. The anonymous survey takes about 45 minutes to complete, is due by Feb. 6, and offers 0.75 CE credits and prize drawings for participants who provide their NAB ID.
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The National Association of Long-Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) is requesting input from nursing home administrators and senior living leaders through its 2025–26 Professional Practice Analysis survey, which will inform updates to the 2026 NAB Domains of Practice. The anonymous survey takes about 45 minutes to complete, is due by Feb. 6, and offers 0.75 CE credits and prize drawings for participants who provide their NAB ID.
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Participation is open for the 2025 Assisted Living Salary & Benefits Study, published by Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS) and supported by the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL). This national study provides essential data on compensation and benefits in assisted living communities. Participants can purchase the final report at a discounted rate of $220 (prepaid $200), compared to the $400 nonparticipant rate. Submissions are due by Monday, Nov. 10.
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Participation is open for the 2025 Assisted Living Salary & Benefits Study, published by Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS) and supported by the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL). This national study provides essential data on compensation and benefits in assisted living communities. Participants can purchase the final report at a discounted rate of $220 (prepaid $200), compared to the $400 nonparticipant rate. Submissions are due by Monday, Nov. 10.
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