A Prescription for Healthcare Training in Tennessee
U.S. Dept. of Labor TAACCCT Grant Application
Roane State Community College (RSCC)
and TN Consortium Institutions
Budget Narrative (Revised per USDOL 9/25/2012)
Roane State Community College (RSCC) is the lead applicant for the 13 community colleges
and 27 technology centers in Tennessee (TN). Each of the 13 community colleges (including
RSCC) and 4 of the technology centers have budgets that have been developed to ensure
successful grant implementation and achievement of performance outcomes.
Total Grant Budget:
Total
Personnel
Program Director $60k 10/1/12 - 9/30/16
252,600
Assistant Program Director $45k 1/1/13 - 9/30/16
Accountant/Compliance Officer $45k 11/1/12 9/30/16
174,452
Data Manager/Technology $40k 4/1/13 - 9/30/16
155,067
Data Tech/Admin Assistant$30k 1/1/13 - 9/30/16
118,800
185,702
Program Coordinator $45k 2/1/13 - 6/30/16
Data Technician/Admin Assistant $30k 4/1/13 9/30/16
1,570,068
Completion Coach $40k 4/1/13 - 9/30/15
1,463,000
Curriculum Specialist $45k 2/1/13 - 5/31/15 (5.5)
Student RX Services Adjunct/Tutors
890,416
598,539
34,560
Student RX Services Faculty Stipends
Subtotal Salaries
569,070
6,012,274
Fringe Benefits
Full-Time Benefits
2,778,589
RX Student Services Benefits @ 22.68%
136,893
Subtotal Fringe
2,915,482
Subtotal Salary & Fringe
8,927,756
Out of State - Benchmarking Trips (2), DC Events (2)
24,700
In-State Travel for Monitoring
20,000
Travel
In-State Travel @ $75/mo/person
137,475
Subtotal Travel
182,175
Equipment
Short Term Equipment
110,000
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Surg Tech Equipment
Roane State Community College (RSCC)
and TN Consortium Institutions
113,432
Medical Informatics Equipment
-
LPN - RN Equipment
138,535
Subtotal Equipment
361,967
Supplies
Computers/Printers @ $1200 per person
Printer
60,000
4,000
Start-Up Office Supplies @ $300 per person
15,000
Ongoing Supplies @ $25 per person
46,950
Office Furniture @ $4000 per person
200,000
Short Term Start Up Supplies
66,975
Student RX Services Supplies
205,647
Surg Tech Supplies
152,856
Medical Informatics Supplies
119,480
LPN - RN Supplies
110,351
OTA Supplies
6,000
Grant Implementation Supplies
8,000
Subtotal Supplies
995,259
Contractual
Grant Evaluation
500,000
Career Readiness/College Prep Software
165,000
Subject Matter Expert - Curriculum Development
-
Completion Coach Training
75,000
Performance Tracking Database Development
51,676
Subtotal Contractual
791,676
Other
Internet Based Virtual Technology
Professional Development
Office Lease Space
182,000
26,000
132,334
Lease Space Utilities @ $1500/mo
52,500
Promotional/Printing
Evaluation RFP Advertising
63,500
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and TN Consortium Institutions
5,380
Subtotal Other
Total Direct Costs
Indirect Costs
Total Request
461,714
11,720,547
849,868
12,570,415
GENERAL ASSUMPTIONS
Grant budget general assumptions/explanations impacting RSCC and co-grantee budgets:
These assumptions will be virtually the same in each co-grantee budget so are summarized below
instead of repeating them in the budget narrative for each co-grantee.
Salaries:
Salaries have been estimated based on going market rates. Each college has a salary review
committee that will review salary offers prior to them being made to ensure they are appropriate
for the experience and education of the individual and fit within the respective colleges overall
salary equity plan.
RSCC and each co-grantee community college will have appropriate staff to support
meeting/exceeding the grant goals and successful implementation. The level of participation of
each of the 13 community colleges and 4 technology centers that are offering training varies
based on the number of students participating in their healthcare training programs and the
number of the 27 technology centers in the community colleges’ service areas to which they will
reach out to for recruitment and student support prescription services. These include:
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Program Coordinator (.5 up to 1.0 FTE)
Data Technician/Administrative Assistant (.5 up to 1.0 FTE)
Completion Coach (1 up to 2 FTE)
Student Support Prescription Services Faculty Stipends:
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Faculty stipends have been funded at each of the 13 community colleges for “prior
learning assessment” at $2,900/year for 3 years for each of the 13 community colleges for
a total of $113,100. TAA and other participants will be assessed to determine if they
have military and/or other work experience, non-credit training that could be applied
toward college credit, thereby reducing the time to degree completion.
Faculty stipends have been funded at each of the 13 community colleges for “boot
camps” in the amount of $1,300/year for 3 years ($3,900) for a total of $50,700. These
“boot camps” will be designed to prepare students for the academically rigorous
healthcare programs to which they have been admitted. Workshops to include “refresher”
subjects such as math for health sciences, medical terminology and other identified
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academic needs as well as training in the use of learning strategies to sharpen study skills.
These workshops will be designed to improve students’ ability to persist to completion,
both through advanced preparation and increased awareness of academic support systems
on their campuses. These camps will also include a digital literacy training component.
Staff/Faculty stipends have been funded at each of the 13 community colleges for
“healthcare career workshops” at $1000/year for a total of 3 years ($3,000) for a total of
$39,000. These special workshops for participants expressing interest in careers in
Nursing and /or Allied Health field will provide exposure to the real-world work
environment associated with these fields as well as the academic rigor required for
acceptance into these programs. Participation in this workshop will help to affirm
students’ true interest in pursuit of these fields and provide a preemptive wake-up call if
alternative career options would be more appropriate. These workshops will also be
available as needed in response to TAA-eligible and other layoffs.
Staff/Faculty stipends have been funded at each of the 13 community colleges to broaden
the work to be accomplished by the Completion Coaches with specifically trained faculty
and staff advisors to ensure high-touch advisement. This is funded at $13,895
per year in years 2 and 3 (total $27,790) per co-grantee community college for a total of
$361,270. Completion Coaches will lead the student support teams of faculty and staff
advisors at each participating institution to ensure that participants have a personalized
academic plan for completion and are utilizing the academic, career-planning, and
counseling services that will support their persistence. Coaching services will be provided
in multiple modes -- from one-on-one counseling, to group advisement, to online access
to coaches through synchronous and asynchronous technologies. The Completion
Coaches will lead this effort with support from faculty and staff advisors. Training and
participation by faculty and staff advisors will help to cement this work well beyond the
life of the grant.
Benefits: TN community colleges and technology centers offer a comprehensive benefit
package to its employees provided through the State of Tennessee. The state does not have a
blended standard benefit rate as many organizations do, but rather they charge the respective
budgets for each individual employee and the benefits they choose. The biggest variables in this
charge are due to the retirement plan and the healthcare insurance plan the individual employee
selects. The overall benefit package includes (1) retirement which ranges from 10 – 16 % of
salary, (2) FICA at 6.2% of salary, (3) FICA-Medicare at 1.45% of salary, (4) a flat
$600/employee annual 401K match which ranges from approximately .8 to 3% depending on the
individual’s salary and averaging about 2.3% for most employees, (5) a healthcare insurance
premium which varies dependent upon salary and the type of coverage (i.e. family versus single)
an employee selects from approximately 20% to 41% of salary for most employees.
Consequently, the benefit percent for most employees ranges from 45% to 65%. Based on the
above information and detailed analysis, a 53% of salary benefit rate has been included in the
budget. However, since Roane State has a larger pool of employees that will likely lower the
average rate, 48% has been calculated for Roane State only.
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Roane State Community College (RSCC)
and TN Consortium Institutions
The benefit rate calculation for faculty stipends is 22.68% which includes 1) Retirement at
15.03% of salary, 2) FICA at 6.2% of salary, (3) FICA-Medicare at 1.45% of salary.
Travel: The RSCC and co-grantee budgets include travel at a rate of $75/staff person for each
month employed. This is an average for the basic travel required for staff to travel around the
large service areas for the community colleges including to the technology centers for the
delivery of services, to RX TN meetings, etc.
Supplies: Standard supplies have been budgeted to support program staff in accomplishing their
work as follows:
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One computer/attached printer at $1,200 per staff member. The actual cost will be based
on state contract pricing.
Start-up supplies for each staff person of $300. This will include a standard desk set up
of in/out boxes, stapler, paper, pens/pencils, etc.
Ongoing supplies based on an average of each staff person of $25/month for the
replenishment of paper, pencils, special needs for presentation materials, notebooks, etc.
Office furniture per staff person at $4,000. This cost is based on RSCC average rates for
furniture to adequately furnish an office or build a workstation.
Student RX Services Supplies:
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Supplies for the “boot camps” have been funded at $3,000 for each of three years (total
$9,000) for a total of $117,000 at all community colleges. These would include student
workbooks/notebooks for refresher instructional modules in math for health sciences,
basic medical terminology, safety in healthcare settings, digital literacy, etc.
Supplies for “healthcare career workshops have been funded at $2,273 for each of the
three years (total $6,819) for a total of $88,647 at all 13 community colleges. These
would include videos on healthcare careers, workbooks/notebooks for students to record
and retain learning styles, career interest and aptitude assessments, information regarding
healthcare careers, and requirements for academic programs in Nursing and Allied Health
fields
Other:
Internet-Based Virtual Technology: Each budget for the 13 community colleges and 4
technology centers offering healthcare training developed in this grant has $3,500/year for 3
years (Total $10,500) for the purchase of Internet-Based Virtual Technology. This technology
will be used for the cost effective delivery of online/hybrid training, advising/counseling, hosting
RX TN related meetings and staff training, and more. The RX TN team is already reviewing
options for this technology and will secure the purchase through appropriate state and federal
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and TN Consortium Institutions
purchasing procedures. The $3,500/year estimate is based on a low-average of the options that
have been investigated to-date.
Professional Development: RSCC and each co-grantee community college has been provided
$1000 in each of years two and three for professional development opportunities. These
opportunities would be ones with a clear and direct benefit to grant implementation and success.
Promotional/Printing: Each co-grantee offering training has been provided a budget of
$500/year for 3 years for EACH of the Training Prescription programs (Occupational Therapy,
Surgery Technician, Medical Informatics & LPN-to-RN Mobility) in which they are
participating. However, due to the synergistic nature of the Phlebotomy, ECG Technician and
other short term training programs, these have been counted as “1” for the distribution of these
funds.
Indirect Cost Rate:
The federally approved indirect cost rates of co-grantee institutions range from 24.93% to 54%.
These are detailed in the Leveraged Funds Narrative portion of this document. RSCC’s rate is
39.5%. In a few cases, co-grantees do not have approved federal indirect rates. The indirect
methodology varies by institution. For purposes of this grant, an indirect rate of 10% will be
used for budgets for all institutions with an approved indirect rate. Indirect rate award letters and
documentation will be provided upon grant award.
Below is further explanation of RSCC’s indirect rate:
Roane State Community College’s approved predetermined indirect cost rate is 39.5% for
on-campus facilities and 16% for off-campus facilities based on financial data through
the fiscal year ended June 30, 2010. These rates are documented in a letter and College
and University Rate Agreement dated January 25, 2011 from Darryl W. Mayes, DirectorDivision of Cost Allocation at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The
agreement is in effect through June 30, 2015 and the rates therein may be used as
provisional rates after June 30, 2015 until amended.
The College’s financial statements are prepared in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America applicable to governmental colleges
and universities as prescribed by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board
(GASB). Additionally, RSCC prepared its Indirect Cost Rate Proposal in accordance
with guidelines of the OMB Circular A-21 as revised in May 2004. The computations of
direct and indirect costs were made in accordance with Section H of OMB Circular A-21
that describes the procedures to be followed in using the simplified modified total direct
cost method. The allocations are made in accordance with paragraph H3b(4) of OMB
Circular No. A-21 as revised May 2004, under the Simplified Method for Small
Institutions.
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Roane State Community College (RSCC)
and TN Consortium Institutions
Grant Budget General Assumptions for RSCC and Co-grantee institutions offering training
programs are detailed below. In some cases, co-grantees had unique needs in the delivery of
training. This documentation is detailed further below with the specific co-grantee budgets.
Surgery Technology: The cost of surgery technology labs for Roane State and Walters State is
detailed below at a total of $147,937 for each of the two schools. This is based on initial design
requirements that may vary upon implementation. Since students learn how to transport patients
a stretcher is essential. Once the patient gets to the operating room, they are transferred onto the
operating room bed. The other essential item is a mannequin. This will allow students to
practice positioning, prepping, and draping as well as a variety of other tasks. The mannequin
should also be interchangeable between male and female. Some other essential equipment that
should be in the laboratory includes: suction machine, electro surgical unit, autoclave, Steris
machine, and endoscopic video tower. None of these pieces of equipment needs to work. With
more surgeries being performed minimally invasively, endoscopic equipment is becoming an
important part of all operating rooms. It is imperative that this basic equipment be initially in
place for an effective teaching environment in the lab. Cleveland State students participating in
the Surgery Tech program will access labs at Roane and/or Walter State Community Colleges.
Essential Equipment (>$5,000/each)=$63,018 (a 10% reduction to these costs has been applied
assuming taking advantage of large purchases and state discounts.)
1 Operating Room space with:
o 1 functional overhead light - Single Ceiling Mount $5,702/each
o 3 manikins for mock surgery (at least one must be anatomically capable of
being draped for lithotomy and orthopedic procedures) – Nursing Kelly
$5,244/each
o 1 Laparoscopic instrumentation with scopes, cameras, light cords, etc. –
$13,500/each
o 4 complete laparotomy sets – basic set-$5,731/each
o 1 Autoclave – automatic sterilizer $5,160/each
Supplies--$74,920 (no single item costs >$5000) (a 10% reduction to these costs has
been applied assuming taking advantage of large purchases and state discounts.)
o 8 Mayo stands – 4 Single post-$144/each, 4 double post-$170/each. Total=
$1,256
o 6 Kick buckets – w/frame $293/each. Total= $1,758
o 10 Ring stands – set/$25. Total= $250
o 4 Linen hampers – $246/each. Total= $984
o 3 sets of operating room bed sheets, lifters and pillow cases – $996/each.
Total= $2,988.
o 4 rolling chairs – $535.00/each. Total= $2,140
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and TN Consortium Institutions
o 4 IV poles – $60.00/each. Total= $240
o 6 OB/GYN instrument sets (with instruments for abdominal hysterectomy,
vaginal hysterectomy, and D & C, C-section) including Abdominal sets,
Vaginal Sets, D&C sets and C-section Sets-$560.00/each. These vary in cost at
a total of $4,159.
These instrument packs are all used in various OB/GYN surgical procedures.
o 2 Basic orthopedic instrument sets – soft tissue-$3,502/each. Total= $7,004
o 4 Basic GU instrument sets that includes TURP instruments – $5,200.00/each.
Total= $20,800
o 3 Various GI instrument sets - $2,475/each. Total= $7,425
o 3 Various general surgery instrumentation sets for procedures such as
thyroidectomy, trach, etc. $1,718/each. Total= $5,154
These provide the foundation instruments to be used in specific surgical
procedures. All items are re-usable. The packs are designed to provide the
required instrumentation for the most common procedures.
o 26 appendectomy models per student for clinical readiness exams – quantities
of 26 @$60.00/simulator. Total= $1,560
o 1 fully functional OR table with routine attachments , arm boards, ob-gyn
lithotomy attachments, kidney position attachments, shoulder braces , foot
board, and safety strap - Manual Hydraulic $4,350
o 1 Transportation gurney – $1,672
o 1 anesthesia machine (need not be functional) – $4,500
o 1 electrocautery machine (need not be functional) – $2,900
o 4 manikins for mock surgery (at least one must be anatomically capable of
being draped for lithotomy and orthopedic procedures) – Surgical Sally
$800.00/each. Total= $3,200
o 3 Back instrument tables – $860/each. Total= $2,580
Supplies/Consumables--$10,000 (one-time set-up in lab/to be replenished with
program revenue) (a 10% reduction to these costs has been applied assuming taking
advantage of large purchases and state discounts.)
These items are essential for student use and training in a wide variety of surgical
procedures. Consumables make up a significant expense of the annual operational
budget of this program.
o Sponges
o Dressings
o Tape
o Grounding pads
o Prep trays
o Foley catheter trays
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o
o
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Roane State Community College (RSCC)
and TN Consortium Institutions
Syringes of different sizes and types
Needles of different sizes and types
Knife blades
Wide assortment of suture (mock procedures are performed as realistically as
possible)
Gowns
Masks and hair covers
Gloves (sterile and non-sterile)
Sharps containers
Biohazardous waste boxes and liners (samples)
Sterilization wrappers
Peel Packs
Tape
Occupational Therapy Assistant: Students at Cleveland State and Chattanooga State taking
classes via distance learning and then driving to Roane State to access their labs will need a
limited number of tools in their Cleveland and Chattanooga State classrooms for quality class
participation. These are budgeted at a cost of $3,000 per school (total $6,000) and include
goniometers, gait belts, anatomical models, instructional DVDs, and standardized tests such as
the Motor-Free Visual Perceptual Test-Revised.
Short Term Training:
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Patient Care Technician: RSCC and Co-Grantees (Columbia State, Dyersburg State,
Jackson State, Walters State, Volunteer State, and TN Technology Center – Nashville)
need initial supplies to set up the laboratory in the amount of $4K per school for items
such as a wheelchair, walker, mannequin, hospital bed, etc. These include initial
consumables that will be replaced for future classes with tuition revenue such as tubing,
oxygen tank refills, bandaging supplies and infection control supplies.
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Phlebotomy: RSCC and Co-Grantees (Columbia State, Dyersburg State, Jackson State,
Northeast State, Volunteer State, TN Technology Center –McMinnville, TN Technology
Center – Memphis, and TN Technology Center – Murfreesboro) are budgeted at $3,725
per school to include consumables that will be replaced for future classes with revenue
($1,500), 3 IV arms ($1,575), a Centrifuge ($500) and Blood Pressure Cuffs/Stethoscope
($150).
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ECG Technician: RSCC and Co-Grantees (Columbia State, Dyersburg State, Jackson
State, Northeast State, Volunteer State, Walters State, TN Technology Center –
McMinnville, TN Technology Center Memphis, TN Technology Center Nashville and
TN Technology Center – Murfreesboro) are budgeted at $10,400 per school including an
equipment budget of $10,000 for an ECG Machine that is critical to the delivery of this
training, and a supply budget for Blood Pressure Cuffs/Stethoscope ($150) and basic
supplies ($250).
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Roane State Community College (RSCC)
and TN Consortium Institutions
Roane State Community College’s Budget:
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Total
Personnel
Program Director $60k 10/1/12 9/30/16
Assistant Program Director $45k
2/1/13 - 9/30/16
Accountant/Compliance Officer $45k
11/1/12 - 9/30/16
Data Manager/Technology $40k
2/1/13 - 9/30/16
Data Tech/Admin Assistant$30k
1/1/13 - 9/30/16
Program Coordinator $45k 2/1/13 6/30/16
Data Technician/Admin Assistant
$30k
Completion Coach $40k 4/1/13 9/30/15 (2 FTE)
Curriculum Specialist $45k 2/1/13 5/31/15 (4.5 FTE)
40,600
83,000
85,400
209,000
136,519
210,094
143,100
489,713
Student RX Services Adjunct/Tutors
17,280
17,280
Student RX Services Faculty Stipends
7,500
21,695
19,195
Subtotal Salaries
414,305
607,008
530,584
290,839
1,842,736
186,972
272,656
245,467
139,603
844,698
5,620
8,840
4,353
-
18,813
Subtotal Fringe
192,592
281,496
249,820
139,603
863,511
Subtotal Salary & Fringe
Travel
Out of State - Benchmarking Trips (2),
DC Events (2)
606,897
888,504
780,404
430,442
2,706,247
16,350
8,350
In-State Travel for Monitoring
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
20,000
In-State Travel @ $75/mo/person
7,125
10,350
9,000
4,500
30,975
28,475
23,700
14,000
9,500
75,675
60,450
62,250
64,050
65,850
252,600
30,338
46,688
48,038
49,388
174,452
41,588
46,688
48,038
49,388
185,702
26,967
41,500
42,700
43,900
155,067
22,725
31,125
32,025
32,925
118,800
30,338
46,688
48,038
49,388
174,452
-
34,560
48,390
Fringe Benefits
Full-Time Benefits @ 48%
RX Student Services Benefits @
22.68%
Subtotal Travel
24,700
Equipment
Short Term Equipment
10,000
10,000
Surg Tech Equipment
56,716
56,716
Subtotal Equipment
Supplies
Computers/Printers @ $1200 per
person
66,716
Printer
Start-Up Office Supplies @ $300 per
person
-
-
-
66,716
15,600
15,600
4,000
4,000
3,900
3,900
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Ongoing Supplies @ $25 per person
Grant Implementation Supplies (i.e.
server, etc.)
2,600
8,000
8,000
Short-Term Start-Up Supplies
8,275
8,275
52,000
52,000
Office Furniture @ $4000 per person
Student RX Services Supplies
Surg Tech Supplies
Medical Informatics Supplies
LPN - RN Supplies
Subtotal Supplies
5,273
3,750
5,273
3,300
1,800
5,273
11,450
15,819
76,428
76,428
2,000
2,000
35,708
35,708
213,784
9,023
8,573
1,800
233,180
125,000
125,000
125,000
125,000
500,000
65,000
50,000
50,000
-
-
Contractual
Grant Evaluation
Career Readiness/College Prep
Software
Subject Matter Expert - Curriculum
Development
Completion Coach Training
Performance Tracking Database
Development
165,000
-
75,000
75,000
25,838
25,838
290,838
200,838
175,000
125,000
791,676
3,500
3,500
3,500
3,500
14,000
1,000
1,000
18,667
28,000
28,000
7,000
81,667
12,000
18,000
18,000
4,500
52,500
Promotional/Printing
3,000
8,000
3,000
Evaluation RFP Advertising
5,380
Subtotal Contractual
51,676
Other
Internet Based Virtual Technology
Professional Development
Office Lease Space 2/1/13 - 12/31/15
Lease Space Utilities @ $1500/mo
2/1/13 - 12/31/15
Subtotal Other
Total Direct Costs
Indirect Cost
Total Request
2,000
14,000
5,380
42,547
58,500
53,500
15,000
169,547
1,249,257
1,180,565
1,031,477
581,742
4,043,041
102,387
91,085
82,848
44,974
321,294
1,351,644
1,271,650
1,114,325
626,716
4,364,335
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and TN Consortium Institutions
Salaries:
Program Staff detailed for all co-grantee community colleges above in general assumptions are
budgeted for Roane State as follows:
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Program Coordinator (1 FTE)
Data Technician/Administrative Assistant (1 FTE)
Completion Coaches (2 FTE)
See grant general assumptions for descriptions of faculty stipends included in the co-grantee
community college budgets.
Additionally, RSCC has 4.5 Curriculum Specialists to ensure the implementation of the
development/enhancement of the training programs for which RSCC is the lead. These are:
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Allied Health/Surgery Technician (1 FTE)
Occupational Therapy (1 FTE)
LPN-to-RN Mobility (1 FTE)
Short Term Training including Phlebotomy, ECG Technician, Patient Care Technician,
Emergency Medical Dispatcher (1.5 FTE)
In addition to the faculty stipends detailed for all co-grantee community colleges in general
assumptions, RSCC has agreed to provide the development of online study guides at a cost of
$5K plus benefits. The instructional resources will be developed as online modules to serve as
portable, replicable, and sustainable learning resources for students at all co-grantee institutions
and across the nation. A grant web portal will house these online resources.
Staff design to provide overall grant implementation, management and reporting has been
developed based on input from Round 1 TAACCCT grantees as follows:
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Program Director (1 FTE)
Accountant/Compliance Officer (1 FTE)
Data/Technology Manager (1 FTE)
Benefits: Detailed above in general assumptions at 48%
Travel: Besides the travel allocation for each staff person detailed above in general
assumptions, travel has been included in the RSCC budget for benchmarking trips to Round 1
TAACCCT Grantees and for the two required USDOL trips. Additionally, travel for the
accountant/compliance office to conduct regular monitoring and related technical
assistance/training has been budgeted at $5,000/year for a total of $20,000.
Equipment: RSCC is participating in the Surgery Technician and the ECG Technician
programs (short term training) requiring equipment as detailed above in general assumptions.
Supplies: Supplies have been included as detailed above in general assumptions for staff startup, monthly needs, computer/printer, furniture and the provision of student support prescriptions.
Additionally, supplies have been included for:
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and TN Consortium Institutions
$8K has been budgeted to support overall grant implementation for supplies to support
grant training, manual development, possible computer/server support, etc.
Supplies for Phlebotomy, ECG Technician, Patient Care Technician and Medical
Dispatcher training as detailed above. (short term training)
Supplies for Surgery Technician training implementation as detailed above.
Medical Informatics training supplies in the amount of $2,000 for classroom reference
books/materials.
LPN-to-RN Mobility Supplies as detailed directly below in the amount of $39,675 (a
10% reduction to these costs has been applied assuming taking advantage of large
purchases and state discounts.) :
o Virtual programs/Teaching Maternal-Child and Medical-Surgical DVD”s.
o In Sight products listed below.
 In Sight DVD - DVD training materials will be used in lab setting to
enhance skill lab training on various clinical areas such as pediatrics,
general medical surgical and high risk skills such as tracheostomy care
and management of other artificial airway systems such as endotracheal
tubes. These DVD’s will be used to train LPN students in caring for
higher risk clients.
 Real Nursing Skills 2.0 Pediatric Nursing - #XAZ14960 - 2 @ $150 each
= 300.00
 Beginning Pediatric Nursing - #XAZ12969 - 2 @ $458 each = 916.00
 Basics of Oxygenation - CMS + DVD /3yr license/#XAZ12999 2@
638.00 = 1,276.00
 Faculty course work/online training 6-7 courses @ $300.00 each =
2,000.00. These costs would be for training related to the development of
Hybrid/online courses. Many companies offer abbreviated short-term
training programs to update skills for less than $300 each.
o Hospital ER Stretcher (2) @ $2000 each (Refurbished) = 4, 000.00 .
Hospital stretchers will be used to educate students on the importance of safety in
transferring patients’ from the hospital bed to stretcher and return. Also,
accessibility to stretchers will give students real-time practice prior to clinicals.
o Baxter IV pumps (8) with tubing - refurbished @$800 ea = 6, 400.00.
These IV pumps will be used to train LPN-RN students on pump operation,
patient safety involved with patients connected to the pumps. Safety issues will
include transportation and electrical safety issues for the patient.
o Standard IV poles
(8) @ $100 each = 800.00
IV poles will be used in conjunction with patient education associated with patient
transfer via stretcher or bed. Management of patient equipment when transferring
patients is critical. Students also learn how to attach IV pumps, and feeding
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and TN Consortium Institutions
pumps to the IV poles and learn to control the extension cords that are attached to
the pumps.
o Geri/Keri Manikin IV Arms
(6) @ $515 each = 3,090.00
Each IV arm features replaceable skins and latex veins that can be palpated by the
LPN to RN student. This gives the students extra preparation for patient care in
the clinical areas. During the first Medical-Surgical course LPN Mobility
students will receive education on the placement and care of peripheral IV’s as
well as long line placement. The manikins are critical to the development of
student skills in intravenous therapy.
o Faculty miscellaneous resource education books –Elsevier 1,200.00
These nursing education resources will be used in the nursing skills lab for
reference for students and faculty. These references typically will be inclusive of
specialty information not always found in the students’ own nursing texts they
have purchased. This might include advanced assessment skills, learning tools,
case studies and other learning tools.
o Childbirth and Graphics Products:
These are products/supplies that will be utilized to enhance clinicals for the
students, and will be utilized in simulation classroom activities. Up to 25% of
clinical experiences will be positioned in the nursing labs. Items 6-13 are
obstetrical products to enhance learning for students that will work with
pregnant, delivering and post-partum clinical patients

Uterus/Fetus Model Set # AT27007 (2) @ $352.80 each = 705.60
This model provides general education regarding fetus
development.

Carrying Case for Uterus/Fetus Model Set # AT96518 (2) @
$40.25 each = 80.50

Conception to Birth - AT79020 Folding Display (2) @$104.40 ea.
= 204.80
Display model is portable and can be easily used in the nursing lab
or even taken to the clinical setting for post-conference

Conception to Birth: AT70593 Carrying Case (2) @ 42.75 each =
85.50
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Leopold Abdominal Palpation Model: AT79820 (2) @ $535.60
each =1,071.20
The Leopold Model set helps obstetric students learn to perform
Leopold’s maneuvers and to demonstrate palpation of the abdomen
to determine fetal lie, presentation, and position. Model includes a
fetus with a weighted body, movable arms and leg, buttocks and a
head with palpable anterior and posterior fontanels. The model
helps students learn the importance of helping pregnant women
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and TN Consortium Institutions
position themselves appropriately whether lying in bed, or
reclining on a couch or chair. Goal is to instruct the student in
learn safety measures that protect the infant from decreased
oxygenation saturation resulting in distress.

Leopold AT79862 Replacement Gel Pad (2) @ $42.95 each =
85.90
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Leopold AT85499 Carrying Bag (2) @ $41.35 each = 82.70
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Cervical Dilation Easel Display AT79738 (2) @ $109.30 each =
218.60
This product will be used to facilitate students learning to
determine the client’s level of dilation prior to delivery – visual
tool.
o Printers (2) @ $700 each = 1, 400.00
Printers will be used to print information from the course management system and
to print needed information for students.
o Disposable/sterile/unsterile nursing supplies = 6,758.00
A varied amount of sterile and unsterile supplies are needed for skills lab training
for the LPN-RN students. Supplies are needed that coordinate with the higher
level of skills being learned in the RN program. Examples of some supplies used
are sterile and unsterile pads, catheter insertion kits, Tracheotomy supplies,
suction kits, tape, practice medications, sterile and unsterile gloves, gowns,
central line care kits, normal saline for injection, and various intravenous
catheters, injection needles and syringes etc. These supplies will be utilized in the
nursing skills lab for the LPN-RN students and are necessary so students work
with products similar or the same as those provided to patients in the clinical
settings. The dressing supplies will also be used in conjunction with the IV Arm
training tools when students begin intravenous therapy in the RN program. On
average costs per year will average $2600 based upon previous usage costs.
o Electronic Medical Record Software to use in Skills Labs - Neehr Perfect or
Elsevier system 9, 000.00
Networked Educational Electronic Health Record. Neehr Perfect is an electronic
health record system for training health care providers including nursing students.
The Neehr Perfect system provides opportunities for interest, critical thinking,
self-directed and self-paced learning, and provides students an opportunity to
practice documentation skills in a safe environment. Costs for the program would
include licensing fees.
Contractual:
Evaluation has been budgeted at $500K as detailed in the separate budget narrative and
implementation plan.
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and TN Consortium Institutions
Career Readiness/College Prep Software: The purchase of the software to support preparing
students to be prepared for the college entrance test is planned at for 3 years at a total of $165K.
This is based on the lower of average estimates from a variety of vendors. This software will be
purchased by RSCC for use by all co-grantees.
Completion Coach Training: Training to support the development of Completion Coaches and
their teams (faculty and staff paid through grant stipends as well as other co-grantee staff).
Training will be focused on working with students to develop academic plans and address
issues/barriers that result in college retention and completion as well as obtaining/retaining
employment. This estimate is based on a review of a couple of current vendors with available
services using a low average of $75K for year 1 only.
Performance Tracking Database Development: Based on previous experience with USDOL
grants, RSCC is planning on needing services to develop/alter our current tracking databases to
ensure appropriate tracking of grant associated performance measures. Estimated cost is
$15K/year for years 1 and 2 or a total of $30K. Additional funding is included in this line item
for other tracking/database/contractual services that will be needed to support statewide grant
implementation.
Other:
Roane State campuses do not have space to accommodate the addition of 13 new staff members.
While the grant accountant/compliance officer and possibly the Completion Coaches and some
of the Curriculum Specialists may be able to be located on RSCC campuses, the rest of the staff
will not. As a result, Roane State has budgeted for renting outside space for grant staff. The
budget was developed assuming 9 offices at 150 square feet each, a conference room of 250
square feet, and common areas (restrooms, hallways, etc.) of 400 square feet for a total of 2000
square feet. The average rate in the Oak Ridge, TN area for space this size is $14/square foot.
Thus, the cost is estimated to be $28K per year. Utilities, insurance, etc. were estimated for the
same time period at $1500/month.
Advertising and related expenses for the evaluation plan are also included in this category and
detailed in the Evaluation Plan Budget Narrative.
See general assumptions for details on Internet-based Virtual Technology, Professional
Development and Promotional/Printing.
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and TN Consortium Institutions
Cleveland State Community College:
Year 1
Personnel
Program Coordinator $45k 2/1/13 6/30/16 (.5 FTE)
Data Technician/Admin Assistant $30k
4/1/13 - 9/30/16 (.5 FTE)
Completion Coach $40k 4/1/13 9/30/15
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Total
15,169
23,344
24,019
24,694
87,226
7,613
15,563
16,013
16,463
55,652
20,300
41,500
42,700
104,500
5,000
19,195
19,195
43,390
48,082
99,602
101,927
41,157
290,768
22,833
42,616
43,848
21,813
131,110
1,134
4,353
4,353
-
9,840
Subtotal Fringe
23,967
46,969
48,201
21,813
140,950
Subtotal Salary & Fringe
72,049
146,571
150,128
62,970
431,718
1,500
2,700
2,700
1,800
8,700
Subtotal Travel
1,500
2,700
2,700
1,800
8,700
Computers/Printers @ $1200 per person
Start-Up Office Supplies @ $300 per
person
3,600
3,600
900
900
Student RX Services Faculty Stipends
Subtotal Salaries
Fringe Benefits
Full-Time Benefits @ 53%
RX Student Services Benefits @
22.68%
Travel
In-State Travel @ $75/mo/person
Supplies
Ongoing Supplies @ $25 per person
Office Furniture @ $4000 per person
500
900
600
12,000
Student RX Services Supplies
5,273
OTA Supplies
3,000
Subtotal Supplies
900
2,900
12,000
5,273
5,273
15,819
3,000
25,273
6,173
6,173
600
38,219
3,500
3,500
3,500
10,500
1,000
1,000
2,000
2,500
2,500
2,500
7,500
6,000
7,000
7,000
-
20,000
104,822
162,444
166,001
65,370
498,637
4,808
9,960
10,193
4,116
29,077
109,630
172,404
176,194
69,486
527,714
Other
Internet Based Virtual Technology
Professional Development
Promotional/Printing
Subtotal Other
Total Direct Costs
Indirect Cost
Total Request
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Salaries:
Program Staff detailed for all co-grantee community colleges above in general assumptions are
budgeted as follows:
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Program Coordinator (.5 FTE)
Data Technician/Administrative Assistant (.5 FTE)
Completion Coaches (1 FTE)
See grant general assumptions for descriptions of faculty stipends included in the co-grantee
community college budgets.
Benefits: Detailed above in general assumptions
Travel: Detailed above in general assumptions
Supplies: Supplies have been included as detailed above in general assumptions for staff startup, monthly needs, computer/printer, furniture and the provision of student support prescriptions.
Additionally, supplies to support the Occupational Therapy Assistant program have been
budgeted as detailed above.
Other: See general assumptions for details on Internet-based Virtual Technology, Professional
Development and Promotional/Printing.
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and TN Consortium Institutions
Chattanooga State Community College:
Year 1
Personnel
Program Coordinator $45k 2/1/13 6/30/16 (.5 FTE)
Data Technician/Admin Assistant
$30k 4/1/13 - 9/30/16 (.5 FTE)
Completion Coach $40k 4/1/13 9/30/15
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Total
15,169
23,344
24,019
24,694
87,226
7,613
15,563
16,013
16,463
55,652
20,300
41,500
42,700
104,500
Student RX Services Faculty Stipends
5,000
19,195
19,195
43,390
Subtotal Salaries
48,082
99,602
101,927
41,157
290,768
22,833
42,616
43,848
21,813
131,110
1,134
4,353
4,353
-
9,840
Subtotal Fringe
23,967
46,969
48,201
21,813
140,950
Subtotal Salary & Fringe
72,049
146,571
150,128
62,970
431,718
1,500
2,700
2,700
1,800
8,700
1,500
2,700
2,700
1,800
8,700
Fringe Benefits
Full-Time Benefits @ 53%
RX Student Services Benefits @
22.68%
Travel
In-State Travel @ $75/mo/person
Subtotal Travel
Supplies
Computers/Printers @ $1200 per
person
3,600
3,600
Start-Up Supplies @ $300 per person
900
900
Ongoing Supplies @ $25 per person
500
Office Furniture @ $4000 per person
900
600
12,000
Student RX Services Supplies
5,273
OTA Supplies
3,000
Subtotal Supplies
900
25,273
12,000
5,273
5,273
15,819
3,000
6,173
6,173
600
Other
3,500
3,500
3,500
10,500
1,000
1,000
2,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
3,000
4,500
5,500
5,500
-
15,500
103,322
160,944
164,501
65,370
494,137
4,808
9,960
10,193
4,116
29,077
108,130
170,904
174,694
69,486
523,214
Professional Development
Promotional/Printing
Subtotal Other
Indirect Cost
Total Request
38,219
-
Internet Based Virtual Technology
Total Direct Costs
2,900
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Salaries:
Program Staff detailed for all co-grantee community colleges above in general assumptions are
budgeted as follows:


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Program Coordinator (.5 FTE)
Data Technician/Administrative Assistant (.5 FTE)
Completion Coaches (1 FTE)
See grant general assumptions for descriptions of faculty stipends included in the co-grantee
community college budgets.
Benefits: Detailed above in general assumptions
Travel: Detailed above in general assumptions
Supplies: Supplies have been included as detailed above in general assumptions for staff startup, monthly needs, computer/printer, furniture and the provision of student support prescriptions.
Additionally, supplies to support the Occupational Therapy Assistant program have been
budgeted as detailed above.
Other: See general assumptions for details on Internet-based Virtual Technology, Professional
Development and Promotional/Printing.
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Roane State Community College (RSCC)
and TN Consortium Institutions
Columbia State Community College:
Year 1
Personnel
Program Coordinator $45k 2/1/13 6/30/16
Data Technician/Admin Assistant $30k
4/1/13 - 9/30/16
Completion Coach $40k 4/1/13 9/30/15
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Total
30,338
46,688
48,038
49,388
174,452
15,225
31,125
32,025
32,925
111,300
20,300
41,500
42,700
104,500
5,000
19,195
19,195
43,390
70,863
138,508
141,958
82,313
433,642
34,907
63,236
65,064
43,626
206,833
1,134
4,353
4,353
-
9,840
Subtotal Fringe
36,041
67,589
69,417
43,626
216,673
Subtotal Salary & Fringe
106,904
206,097
211,375
125,939
650,315
1,500
2,700
2,700
1,800
8,700
1,500
2,700
2,700
1,800
8,700
Student RX Services Faculty Stipends
Subtotal Salaries
Fringe Benefits
Full-Time Benefits @ 53%
RX Student Services Benefits @
22.68%
Travel
In-State Travel @ $75/mo/person
Subtotal Travel
Equipment
Short Term Equipment
10,000
10,000
LPN - RN Equipment
27,045
27,045
Subtotal Equipment
Supplies
Computers/Printers @ $1200 per
person
37,045
-
-
-
37,045
3,600
3,600
Start-Up Supplies @ $300 per person
900
900
Ongoing Supplies @ $25 per person
500
Short Term Start Up Supplies
Office Furniture @ $4000 per person
Student RX Services Supplies
Medical Informatics Supplies
LPN - RN Supplies
Subtotal Supplies
900
900
600
2,900
8,125
8,125
12,000
12,000
5,273
5,273
5,273
15,819
44,280
44,280
2,875
2,050
1,025
5,950
77,553
8,223
7,198
3,500
3,500
3,500
10,500
1,000
1,000
2,000
600
93,574
Other
Internet Based Virtual Technology
Professional Development
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Promotional/Printing
Subtotal Other
Total Direct Costs
Indirect Cost
Total Request
Roane State Community College (RSCC)
and TN Consortium Institutions
2,000
2,000
2,000
6,000
5,500
6,500
6,500
-
18,500
228,502
223,520
227,773
128,339
808,134
7,086
13,851
14,196
8,231
43,364
235,588
237,371
241,969
136,570
851,498
Salaries:
Program Staff detailed for all co-grantee community colleges above in general assumptions are
budgeted as follows:

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
Program Coordinator (1 FTE)
Data Technician/Administrative Assistant (1 FTE)
Completion Coaches (1 FTE)
See grant general assumptions for descriptions of faculty stipends included in the co-grantee
community college budgets.
Benefits: Detailed above in general assumptions
Travel: Detailed above in general assumptions
Equipment: Columbia State is participating in the ECG Technician programs requiring
equipment as detailed above. LPN-to-RN Mobility Equipment is detailed below.
Demo Dose® Med Dispense® Medication Dispensing System for
training accurate medication administration
Cogent Training Headwall for practice in delivery of oxygen and realistic
suctioning
$23,050
$7,000
Note: a 10% reduction to these costs has been applied assuming taking
advantage of large purchases and state discounts.
Supplies: Supplies have been included as detailed above in general assumptions for staff startup, monthly needs, computer/printer, furniture and the provision of student support prescriptions.
Additionally, supplies to support the Occupational Therapy Assistant program have been
budgeted at $3k as detailed above.
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and TN Consortium Institutions
Columbia State is participating in Phlebotomy, ECG Technician, and Patient Care Technician
training requiring supplies as detailed above in general assumptions. (short term training)
Columbia State is participating in the Medical Informatics needing unique supplies as detailed
below:
30 Dell OptiPlex 990 Desktop computers @ $ 1,640 for a total of $49,200
(a 10% reduction to these costs has been applied assuming taking advantage of large
purchases and state discounts.) This equipment is needed to provide a dedicated lab to
support the implementation of the Medical Informatics program.
Columbia State is participating in the LPN-to-RN program needing unique supplies as detailed
below:
Software
Neehr Perfect EHR at
$105 per subscription
to meet technology
standards for health
records
10 students
x $105 each
$1050/academic year x 2 year =
$2100
Supplies
Foley kits, IV
supplies, etc.
10 students
x $50 each
$500/semester x 2 years = $2000
Simulator
Maternal birthing
simulator for
Maternal/Childcare
clinical experiences
1
$1,850
Other: See general assumptions for details on Internet-based Virtual Technology, Professional
Development and Promotional/Printing.
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Roane State Community College (RSCC)
and TN Consortium Institutions
Dyersburg State Community College:
Year 1
Personnel
Program Coordinator $45k
2/1/13 - 6/30/16 (.5 FTE)
Data Technician/Admin Assistant
$30k 4/1/13 - 9/30/16 (.5 FTE)
Completion Coach $40k 4/1/13 9/30/15
Student RX Services Faculty
Stipends
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Total
15,169
23,344
24,019
24,694
87,226
7,613
15,563
16,013
16,463
55,652
20,300
41,500
42,700
104,500
5,000
19,195
19,195
43,390
48,082
99,602
101,927
41,157
290,768
22,833
42,616
43,848
21,813
131,110
1,134
4,353
4,353
-
9,840
Subtotal Fringe
23,967
46,969
48,201
21,813
140,950
Subtotal Salary & Fringe
72,049
146,571
150,128
62,970
431,718
In-State Travel @ $75/mo/person
1,500
2,700
2,700
1,800
8,700
Subtotal Travel
1,500
2,700
2,700
1,800
8,700
Subtotal Salaries
Fringe Benefits
Full-Time Benefits @ 53%
RX Student Services Benefits @
22.68%
Travel
Equipment
Short Term Equipment
10,000
10,000
LPN - RN Equipment
12,240
12,240
Subtotal Equipment
Supplies
Computers/Printers @ $1200 per
person
Start-Up Supplies @ $300 per
person
Ongoing Supplies @ $25 per
person
Office Furniture @ $4000 per
person
22,240
-
-
-
22,240
3,600
3,600
900
900
500
900
900
600
2,900
12,000
12,000
Short Term Start-Up Supplies
8,275
8,275
Student RX Services Supplies
5,273
5,273
5,273
15,819
Medical Informatics Supplies
73,200
73,200
LPN - RN Supplies
23,760
23,760
Subtotal Supplies
Other
Internet Based Virtual
Technology
Professional Development
127,508
6,173
6,173
600
140,454
3,500
3,500
3,500
10,500
1,000
1,000
2,000
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Promotional/Printing
Subtotal Other
Total Direct Costs
Indirect Cost
Total Request
Roane State Community College (RSCC)
and TN Consortium Institutions
1,500
1,500
1,500
4,500
5,000
6,000
6,000
-
17,000
228,297
161,444
165,001
65,370
620,112
4,808
9,960
10,193
4,116
29,077
233,105
171,404
175,194
69,486
649,189
Salaries:
Program Staff detailed for all co-grantee community colleges above in general assumptions are
budgeted as follows:



Program Coordinator (.5 FTE)
Data Technician/Administrative Assistant (.5 FTE)
Completion Coaches (1 FTE)
See grant general assumptions for descriptions of faculty stipends included in the co-grantee
community college budgets.
Benefits: Detailed above in general assumptions
Travel: Detailed above in general assumptions
Equipment: Dyersburg State is participating in the ECG Technician program requiring
equipment as detailed above. (short term training)
Additionally, Dyersburg has unique requirements to support the LPN-to-RN Mobility program as
follows:
Pyxis MedStation 4000 Non-Profile Console w/printer, monitor, UPS. The Pyxis
Medication Station mirrors the community industry standard for medication
administration through automated inventory control Students become familiar with the
process and the utilization of systems that require password access. $13,600 (a 10%
reduction to these costs has been applied assuming taking advantage of large purchases
and state discounts.)
Supplies: Supplies have been included as detailed above in general assumptions for staff startup, monthly needs, computer/printer, furniture and the provision of student support prescriptions.
Additionally, supplies to support the Occupational Therapy Assistant program have been
budgeted at $3k as detailed above.
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and TN Consortium Institutions
Dyersburg State is participating in Phlebotomy, ECG Technician, Patient Care Technician and
Emergency Medical Dispatcher training requiring supplies as detailed above in general
assumptions. (short term training)
Dyersburg State is participating in the LPN-to-RN Mobility program needing unique supplies as
detailed below:
iPad Nursing Software-access to ebooks, apps, literature (articles) etc. to enhance critical
thinking skills and electronic technology being used in todays healthcare environments.
$3,000
Lab Supplies such as Foley kits, Trach supplies, sterile/unsterile gloves, central line kits,
supplies for pyxis, gowns, paper, testing supplies, ebooks, NCLEX review manuals. to set
up the initial lab. These will be replenished with program revenue. $9,000.
iPads to utilized across the hospitals for charting, information retrieval, accessing APPs
to access ebooks, pharmacy data, diagnosis, and myriads of information. Students can
take them to clinical/lab and use them in the classroom as well. $10,800
Printers (2) $700 each utilized in the classroom with Ipads for printing material as needed
$ 1,400
Other: See general assumptions for details on Internet-based Virtual Technology, Professional
Development and Promotional/Printing.
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Roane State Community College (RSCC)
and TN Consortium Institutions
Jackson State Community College:
Year 1
Personnel
Program Coordinator $45k 2/1/13 6/30/16 (.5 FTE)
Data Technician/Admin Assistant
$30k 4/1/13 - 9/30/16 (.5 FTE)
Completion Coach $40k 4/1/13 9/30/15
Student RX Services Faculty
Stipends
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Total
15,169
23,344
24,019
24,694
87,226
7,613
15,563
16,013
16,463
55,652
20,300
41,500
42,700
104,500
5,000
19,195
19,195
43,390
48,082
99,602
101,927
41,157
290,768
22,833
42,616
43,848
21,813
131,110
1,134
4,353
4,353
-
9,840
Subtotal Fringe
23,967
46,969
48,201
21,813
140,950
Subtotal Salary & Fringe
72,049
146,571
150,128
62,970
431,718
1,500
2,700
2,700
1,800
8,700
1,500
2,700
2,700
1,800
8,700
Subtotal Salaries
Fringe Benefits
Full-Time Benefits @ 53%
RX Student Services Benefits @
22.68%
Travel
In-State Travel @ $75/mo/person
Subtotal Travel
Equipment
Short Term Equipment
10,000
Subtotal Equipment
Supplies
Computers/Printers @ $1200 per
person
Start-Up Supplies @ $300 per
person
10,000
Ongoing Supplies @ $25 per person
10,000
-
-
-
10,000
3,600
3,600
900
900
500
900
900
600
2,900
Short Term Start-Up Supplies
Office Furniture @ $4000 per
person
8,125
8,125
12,000
12,000
Student RX Services Supplies
5,273
5,273
5,273
30,398
6,173
6,173
3,500
3,500
3,500
10,500
1,000
1,000
2,000
500
500
500
1,500
4,000
5,000
5,000
Subtotal Supplies
15,819
600
43,344
Other
Internet Based Virtual Technology
Professional Development
Promotional/Printing
Subtotal Other
-
14,000
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Total Direct Costs
Indirect Cost
Total Request
Roane State Community College (RSCC)
and TN Consortium Institutions
117,947
160,444
164,001
65,370
507,762
4,808
9,960
10,193
4,116
29,077
122,755
170,404
174,194
69,486
536,839
Salaries:
Program Staff detailed for all co-grantee community colleges above in general assumptions are
budgeted as follows:



Program Coordinator (.5 FTE)
Data Technician/Administrative Assistant (.5 FTE)
Completion Coaches (1 FTE)
See grant general assumptions for descriptions of faculty stipends included in the co-grantee
community college budgets.
Benefits: Detailed above in general assumptions
Travel: Detailed above in general assumptions
Equipment: Jackson State is participating in the ECG Technician program requiring equipment
as detailed above. (short term training)
Supplies: Supplies have been included as detailed above in general assumptions for staff startup, monthly needs, computer/printer, furniture and the provision of student support prescriptions.
Additionally, Jackson State is participating in Phlebotomy, ECG Technician and Patient Care
Technician requiring supplies as detailed above in general assumptions. (short term training)
Other: See general assumptions for details on Internet-based Virtual Technology, Professional
Development and Promotional/Printing.
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Roane State Community College (RSCC)
and TN Consortium Institutions
Motlow State Community College:
Year 1
Personnel
Program Coordinator $45k 2/1/13 6/30/16 (.5 FTE)
Data Technician/Admin Assistant $30k
4/1/13 - 9/30/16 (.5 FTE)
Completion Coach $40k 4/1/13 9/30/15
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Total
15,169
23,344
24,019
24,694
87,226
7,613
15,563
16,013
16,463
55,652
20,300
41,500
42,700
104,500
5,000
19,195
19,195
43,390
48,082
99,602
101,927
41,157
290,768
22,833
42,616
43,848
21,813
131,110
1,134
4,353
4,353
-
9,840
Subtotal Fringe
23,967
46,969
48,201
21,813
140,950
Subtotal Salary & Fringe
72,049
146,571
150,128
62,970
431,718
1,500
2,700
2,700
1,800
8,700
1,500
2,700
2,700
1,800
8,700
Student RX Services Faculty Stipends
Subtotal Salaries
Fringe Benefits
Full-Time Benefits @ 53%
RX Student Services Benefits @
22.68%
Travel
In-State Travel @ $75/mo/person
Subtotal Travel
Equipment
LPN - RN Equipment
18,000
18,000
Subtotal Equipment
18,000
-
-
-
18,000
Computers/Printers @ $1200 per person
3,600
3,600
Start-Up Supplies @ $300 per person
900
900
Ongoing Supplies @ $25 per person
500
Supplies
Office Furniture @ $4000 per person
Student RX Services Supplies
LPN - RN Supplies
900
900
600
12,000
5,273
12,000
5,273
5,273
15,819
17,045
Subtotal Supplies
2,900
17,045
39,318
6,173
6,173
600
52,264
3,500
3,500
3,500
10,500
1,000
1,000
2,000
500
500
500
1,500
4,000
5,000
5,000
Other
Internet Based Virtual Technology
Professional Development
Promotional/Printing
Subtotal Other
-
14,000
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Total Direct Costs
Roane State Community College (RSCC)
and TN Consortium Institutions
134,867
160,444
164,001
65,370
524,682
Indirect Cost
11,687
16,044
16,400
6,537
50,668
Total Request
146,554
176,488
180,401
71,907
575,350
Salaries:
Program Staff detailed for all co-grantee community colleges above in general assumptions are
budgeted as follows:



Program Coordinator (.5 FTE)
Data Technician/Administrative Assistant (.5 FTE)
Completion Coaches (1 FTE)
See grant general assumptions for descriptions of faculty stipends included in the co-grantee
community college budgets.
Benefits: Detailed above in general assumptions
Travel: Detailed above in general assumptions
Equipment: Motlow State is participating in the LPN-to-RN Mobility program requiring unique
equipment as detailed below. (a 10% reduction to these costs has been applied assuming taking
advantage of large purchases and state discounts.)
Pyxis Medication dispensing
device
For clinical simulations in nursing skills lab;
to more accurately recreate a clinical
environment for students. It will help prepare
the nursing students for clinical practice as
well as provide an opportunity for clinical
simulation.
$20,000
Supplies: Supplies have been included as detailed above in general assumptions for staff startup, monthly needs, computer/printer, furniture and the provision of student support prescriptions.
Additionally, Motlow State is participating in the LPN-to-RN Mobility training requiring unique
supplies as detailed below. (a 10% reduction to these costs has been applied assuming taking
advantage of large purchases and state discounts.)
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Item
Roane State Community College (RSCC)
and TN Consortium Institutions
Use
Student software/instructional From student feedback, direct observation,
videos
and focus group information, we have learned
that our students benefit from, and enjoy,
learning certain skills and information
through a video and/or online format. These
listed below will be made available for
student use.
*Fluid & Electroytes Electronic Learning
Program
*Maternal Newborn & Women's Health
Nursing Video Skills
*Pediatric physical examination video
Docucare Electronic Medical
Charting System
Charting system that is partnering with the
provider of our current mannequins (Laerdal).
Will enhance simulation lab experience for
students and may also be used in clinical
documentation.
iPads and associated
equipment, educational apps
For faculty use in classrooms, lab, and
clinicals; to enhance student educational
experience with increased interaction and
creative instructional techniques; will
increase faculty efficiency and recordkeeping
Medication Labeling Device
and "medications"
Dynamap vital sign monitor
To provide accurate medication supplies for
lab simulations
For student use in lab in clinical simulation
and evaluations
Informatics/online instruction Instruction for faculty members regarding
training for faculty
online teaching and evaluation; conference
and webinars
Total Est.
Cost
$149
$50
$500
$2,000
$10,000
$1,040
$4,000
$1,200
Other: See general assumptions for details on Internet-based Virtual Technology, Professional
Development and Promotional/Printing.
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Roane State Community College (RSCC)
and TN Consortium Institutions
Nashville State Community College:
Year 1
Personnel
Program Coordinator $45k 2/1/13 6/30/16
Data Technician/Admin Assistant $30k
4/1/13 - 9/30/16
Completion Coach $40k 4/1/13 9/30/15
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Total
30,338
46,688
48,038
49,388
174,452
15,225
31,125
32,025
32,925
111,300
20,300
41,500
42,700
104,500
5,000
19,195
19,195
43,390
70,863
138,508
141,958
82,313
433,642
34,907
63,236
65,064
43,626
206,833
1,134
4,353
4,353
-
9,840
Subtotal Fringe
36,041
67,589
69,417
43,626
216,673
Subtotal Salary & Fringe
106,904
206,097
211,375
125,939
650,315
1,500
2,700
2,700
1,800
8,700
Subtotal Travel
1,500
2,700
2,700
1,800
8,700
Computers/Printers @ $1200 per person
3,600
3,600
Start-Up Supplies @ $300 per person
900
900
Ongoing Supplies @ $25 per person
500
Student RX Services Faculty Stipends
Subtotal Salaries
Fringe Benefits
Full-Time Benefits @ 53%
RX Student Services Benefits @
22.68%
Travel
In-State Travel @ $75/mo/person
Supplies
Office Furniture @ $4000 per person
Student RX Services Supplies
900
900
600
12,000
2,900
12,000
5,273
5,273
5,273
22,273
6,173
6,173
3,500
3,500
3,500
10,500
1,000
1,000
2,000
500
500
500
1,500
4,000
5,000
5,000
-
14,000
Total Direct Costs
Indirect Cost
134,677
219,970
225,248
128,339
708,234
Total Request
134,677
219,970
225,248
128,339
708,234
Subtotal Supplies
15,819
600
35,219
Other
Internet Based Virtual Technology
Professional Development
Promotional/Printing
Subtotal Other
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Roane State Community College (RSCC)
and TN Consortium Institutions
Salaries:
Program Staff detailed for all co-grantee community colleges above in general assumptions are
budgeted as follows:



Program Coordinator (1 FTE)
Data Technician/Administrative Assistant (1 FTE)
Completion Coaches (1 FTE)
See grant general assumptions for descriptions of faculty stipends included in the co-grantee
community college budgets.
Benefits: Detailed above in general assumptions
Travel: Detailed above in general assumptions
Supplies: Supplies have been included as detailed above in general assumptions for staff startup, monthly needs, computer/printer, furniture and the provision of student support prescriptions.
Other: See general assumptions for details on Internet-based Virtual Technology, Professional
Development and Promotional/Printing.
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Roane State Community College (RSCC)
and TN Consortium Institutions
Northeast State Community College:
Year 1
Personnel
Program Coordinator $45k 2/1/13 6/30/16 (.5 FTE)
Data Technician/Admin Assistant $30k
4/1/13 - 9/30/16 (.5 FTE)
Completion Coach $40k 4/1/13 9/30/15
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Total
15,169
23,344
24,019
24,694
87,226
7,613
15,563
16,013
16,463
55,652
20,300
41,500
42,700
104,500
5,000
19,195
19,195
43,390
48,082
99,602
101,927
41,157
290,768
22,833
42,616
43,848
21,813
131,110
1,134
4,353
4,353
-
9,840
Subtotal Fringe
23,967
46,969
48,201
21,813
140,950
Subtotal Salary & Fringe
72,049
146,571
150,128
62,970
431,718
1,500
2,700
2,700
1,800
8,700
1,500
2,700
2,700
1,800
8,700
Student RX Services Faculty Stipends
Subtotal Salaries
Fringe Benefits
Full-Time Benefits @ 53%
RX Student Services Benefits @
22.68%
Travel
In-State Travel @ $75/mo/person
Subtotal Travel
Equipment
Short Term Equipment
10,000
10,000
LPN - RN Equipment
32,328
32,328
Subtotal Equipment
42,328
-
-
-
42,328
Computers/Printers @ $1200 per person
3,600
3,600
Start-Up Supplies @ $300 per person
900
900
Ongoing Supplies @ $25 per person
500
Supplies
Office Furniture @ $4000 per person
900
900
600
2,900
12,000
12,000
Short Term Start Up Supplies
3,275
3,275
Student RX Services Supplies
5,273
LPN - RN Supplies
3,570
Subtotal Supplies
5,273
5,273
15,819
3,570
29,118
6,173
6,173
600
42,064
3,500
3,500
3,500
10,500
1,000
1,000
2,000
Other
Internet Based Virtual Technology
Professional Development
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Promotional/Printing
Roane State Community College (RSCC)
and TN Consortium Institutions
1,000
1,000
1,000
4,500
5,500
5,500
-
15,500
149,495
160,944
164,501
65,370
540,310
Indirect Cost
10,717
16,094
16,450
6,537
49,798
Total Request
160,212
177,038
180,951
71,907
590,108
Subtotal Other
Total Direct Costs
3,000
Salaries:
Program Staff detailed for all co-grantee community colleges above in general assumptions are
budgeted as follows:



Program Coordinator (.5 FTE)
Data Technician/Administrative Assistant (.5 FTE)
Completion Coaches (1 FTE)
See grant general assumptions for descriptions of faculty stipends included in the co-grantee
community college budgets.
Benefits: Detailed above in general assumptions
Travel: Detailed above in general assumptions
Equipment: Northeast State is participating in the ECG Technician programs requiring
equipment as detailed above. (short term training)
Additionally, Northeast State has unique needs for implementing the LPN-to-RN Mobility
program as follows: (a 10% reduction to these costs has been applied assuming taking advantage
of large purchases and state discounts.)
Item name
GAUMARD Pedi
Hal 5 yr. old
Description of Item
Medium Fidelity
Pediatric Simulator
5 Yr Old Pediatric HAL
(LIGHT SKIN TONE)
which 21,995.00
21,995.00
How it
Contributes to
student learning
Real-life
Scenarios for
Lab & Clinical
Teaching
Cost of Item
Unit Price: $25,295
includes:
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- Active eyes allow
selection of pupillary
response
to light and blink rate
- Bilateral IV and IM
- Bowel sounds four
quadrants
- Breathing with multiple
airways sounds
- Circulation multiple
heart sounds/pulse sites
- Cyanosis responds to
physiologic
condition/interventions
- Convulsions and
tremors
- ECGs generated in real
time
- Defibrillate, cardiovert,
and pace using real
devices
- Share images such as xrays, CT scans, lab
results
- Tablet PC
- Use our preprogrammed
scenarios, modify them,
or create new one
Extended Warranty for
S3005 (Covers Years 2 &
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Demo Dose®
SecureRX Mobile
Medication System
- 2 Tier
Pocket Nurse
Item Number: 0693-MD20
3)
Demo Dose® Mobile
SecureRx™ - 2 tier
Introducing a completely
mobile medication
system for your
Simulation Lab! " User
Driven, ergonomic design
" Fully integrated
technology with barcode
reader " Integrated
locking system " Demo
Dose® sample pack
included " Fully
assembled Base Cart: " 2tier 14.05" x6.08"
x14.19" with bins
installed " Work surface
21.5" x 18' " Height
adjustable 34"-47" " 4
swivel casters: 2 locking
" Concealed cable
management Technology
" "All in One" integrated
computer " 19" LCD
swivel/tilt monitor
Approx. 150 lbs. Allow 6
weeks for delivery
Roane State Community College (RSCC)
and TN Consortium Institutions
Prepares
students for
medication
administration
in healthcare
systems
Unit Price: $10,625.00
Supplies: Supplies have been included as detailed above in general assumptions for staff startup, monthly needs, computer/printer, furniture and the provision of student support prescriptions.
Northeast State is participating in Phlebotomy, ECG Technician, and Emergency Medical
Dispatcher training requiring supplies as detailed above in general assumptions. (short term
training)
Additionally, Northeast State as unique requirements to implement the LPN-to-RN program
requiring the purchase of the following item. (a 10% reduction to these costs has been applied
assuming taking advantage of large purchases and state discounts.)
Baxter Sigma IV
Pump
Configurable dose error
reduction software
Prepares
students for
$3,967
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(DERS), Single step
titration limit, Flow
check at start of infusion,
Secondary container
infusion check. Bidirectional wireless
communication.
Comprehensive log
analysis software to
create CQI reports.
Roane State Community College (RSCC)
and TN Consortium Institutions
medication
administration
in healthcare
systems
Other: See general assumptions for details on Internet-based Virtual Technology, Professional
Development and Promotional/Printing.
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Roane State Community College (RSCC)
and TN Consortium Institutions
Pellissippi State Community College:
Year 1
Personnel
Program Coordinator $45k 2/1/13 6/30/16 (.5 FTE)
Data Technician/Admin Assistant $30k
4/1/13 - 9/30/16 (.5 FTE)
Completion Coach $40k 4/1/13 9/30/15
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Total
15,169
23,344
24,019
24,694
87,226
7,613
15,563
16,013
16,463
55,652
20,300
41,500
42,700
104,500
5,000
19,195
19,195
43,390
48,082
99,602
101,927
41,157
290,768
22,833
42,616
43,848
21,813
131,110
1,134
4,353
4,353
-
9,840
Subtotal Fringe
23,967
46,969
48,201
21,813
140,950
Subtotal Salary & Fringe
72,049
146,571
150,128
62,970
431,718
1,500
2,700
2,700
1,800
8,700
1,500
2,700
2,700
1,800
8,700
Student RX Services Faculty Stipends
Subtotal Salaries
Fringe Benefits
Full-Time Benefits @ 53%
RX Student Services Benefits @
22.68%
Travel
In-State Travel @ $75/mo/person
Subtotal Travel
Equipment
LPN - RN Equipment
12,980
Subtotal Equipment
Supplies
Computers/Printers @ $1200 per
person
12,980
12,980
-
-
-
12,980
3,600
3,600
Start-Up Supplies @ $300 per person
900
900
Ongoing Supplies @ $25 per person
500
Office Furniture @ $4000 per person
Student RX Services Supplies
LPN - RN Supplies
900
900
600
12,000
5,273
12,000
5,273
5,273
15,819
24,318
Subtotal Supplies
2,900
24,318
46,591
6,173
6,173
600
59,537
3,500
3,500
3,500
10,500
1,000
1,000
2,000
500
500
500
1,500
4,000
5,000
5,000
Other
Internet Based Virtual Technology
Professional Development
Promotional/Printing
Subtotal Other
-
14,000
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Total Direct Costs
Roane State Community College (RSCC)
and TN Consortium Institutions
137,120
160,444
164,001
65,370
526,935
Indirect Cost
12,414
16,044
16,400
6,537
51,395
Total Request
149,534
176,488
180,401
71,907
578,330
Salaries:
Program Staff detailed for all co-grantee community colleges above in general assumptions are
budgeted as follows:



Program Coordinator (.5 FTE)
Data Technician/Administrative Assistant (.5 FTE)
Completion Coaches (1 FTE)
See grant general assumptions for descriptions of faculty stipends included in the co-grantee
community college budgets.
Benefits: Detailed above in general assumptions
Travel: Detailed above in general assumptions
Equipment: Pellissippi State has unique needs for implementing the LPN-to-RN Mobility
program as follows:
Nursing Kelly simulator is educationally effective for training hospital skills of hospital
care providers. It has preprogrammed scenarios to provide standardized training, while
customizable scenarios and real-time instructor control allow training to be adapted to
meet individual student needs. This economical and educationally efficient skills and
scenario-based trainer develops critical thinking by allowing students to perform
assessments and interventions.
Cost with warranty Nursing Kelly, Simulation Accessories/Replacement parts, trauma
and moulage kits, fluids, scenarios: Total Nursing Kelly $6,180
SimPad system: The SimPad System provides a comprehensive library of physiological
patient parameters, including vital signs, ECG recordings, organ andpatient sounds. The
log function allows instructors to keep track of simulation outcomes, a useful tool for
debriefing and assessment. SimPad’s total portability allows users to train for any
situation, in any environment, bringing instructors closer to students for a more efficient
and effective learning experience.
The cost includes SimPad software, operating system for SimPad , SimPad Monitor,
wireless, touch-screen simulated patient monitors provides concise clinical feedback for
physiological parameters. Total SimPad
$6,800
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Supplies: Supplies have been included as detailed above in general assumptions for staff startup, monthly needs, computer/printer, furniture and the provision of student support prescriptions.
Additionally, Pellissippi State has unique requirements to implement the LPN-to-RN program
requiring the purchase of the following items. (a 10% reduction to these costs has been applied
assuming taking advantage of large purchases and state discounts.)
Wound care Accessories
1,700.00
Various hospital wounds can be added to the Nursing Kelly manikin simulator for
realism in wound assessment and patient care scenarios.
Cath and Enema Trainer
500.00
The Interchangeable Catheterization & Enema Simulator is a life-size female pelvis with
interchangeable genitalia designed for practicing urologic and rectal access
gastrointestinal care procedures.
Fundus Skills Model
450.00
The Fundus Skills and Assessment Trainer features the normal anatomy of the status-post
or postpartum female abdomen designed for training fundus assessment and massage
skills.
Mama Natalie Complete
800.00
MamaNatalie is a birthing simulator that makes it easy to simulate very compelling
simulations of normal to more complex birthing scenarios. It also facilitates effective
learning of standard newborn resuscitation measures.
Stump Bandaging Simulators
600.00
Can be used to practice and demonstrate standard bandaging procedures as well as
demonstrate the attachment of prosthetic devices.
Pressure Ulcer Model
450.00
Used to identify and stage pressure ulcers as well as demonstrate routine cleansing and
dressing changes.
SimPad Arrhythemda Trainer
800.00
Extensive ECG rhythm collection based on the SimMan 3G ECG library. Variations for
3-4 lead rhythm recognition using a standard clinical monitor. Must be used with the
SimPad System
Hill-Rom Bed Package
3,900.00
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and TN Consortium Institutions
Hospital bed w/mattress, bedside table, overbed table to use in conjunction with Nursing
Kelly.
Refurbished I.V. Pump
1,500.00
Used for instructional purposes of I.V. therapy preparation and administration.
Digital BP Unity
700.00
Used for instructional purposes to practice and demonstrate blood pressure monitoring.
Chester chest
760.00
Lifelike model of human torso with detachable right arm designed for the care, and
removal of common long-term vascular access routes.
I.V. Arm
760.00
Lifelike reproduction with multi-vein system designed for peripheral intravenous therapy.
B/P Cuffs and Stethoscopes
250.00
Integrated Diag. System
1,800.00
Simulated hospital headwall system for practice and demonstration of O2, Medical air
and suctioning.
ECG Pkg.
2,900.00
Used for instructional purposes of lead placement and ECG interpretation.
Stnd. Scale
Baby Scale
Wheel Chair
Walkers
Crutches
Wall Mounted Sharps Containers
250.00
225.00
300.00
100.00
75.00
200.00
Disposables
4,000.00
(to be replenished with program revenue)
Gloves, masks, needles, syringes, bandages, orthopedic devices etc.
New I.V. Pump
4,000.00
Used for instructional purposes of I.V. therapy preparation and administration.
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and TN Consortium Institutions
Other: See general assumptions for details on Internet-based Virtual Technology, Professional
Development and Promotional/Printing.
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Roane State Community College (RSCC)
and TN Consortium Institutions
Southwest Tennessee Community College:
Year 1
Personnel
Program Coordinator $45k 2/1/13 6/30/16
Data Technician/Admin Assistant
$30k 4/1/13 - 9/30/16
Completion Coach $40k 4/1/13 9/30/15
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Total
30,338
46,688
48,038
49,388
174,452
15,225
31,125
32,025
32,925
111,300
20,300
41,500
42,700
104,500
Student RX Services Faculty Stipends
5,000
19,195
19,195
43,390
Subtotal Salaries
70,863
138,508
141,958
82,313
433,642
34,907
63,236
65,064
43,626
206,833
1,134
4,353
4,353
-
9,840
Subtotal Fringe
36,041
67,589
69,417
43,626
216,673
Subtotal Salary & Fringe
106,904
206,097
211,375
125,939
650,315
In-State Travel @ $75/mo/person
1,500
2,700
2,700
1,800
8,700
Subtotal Travel
Supplies
Computers/Printers @ $1200 per
person
1,500
2,700
2,700
1,800
8,700
Fringe Benefits
Full-Time Benefits @ 53%
RX Student Services Benefits @
22.68%
Travel
3,600
3,600
Start-Up Supplies @ $300 per person
900
900
Ongoing Supplies @ $25 per person
500
Office Furniture @ $4000 per person
Student RX Services Supplies
900
900
600
12,000
2,900
12,000
5,273
5,273
5,273
22,273
6,173
6,173
3,500
3,500
3,500
10,500
1,000
1,000
2,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
3,000
4,500
5,500
5,500
-
15,500
135,177
220,470
225,748
128,339
709,734
Indirect Cost
10,690
20,610
21,138
12,594
65,032
Total Request
145,867
241,080
246,886
140,933
774,766
Subtotal Supplies
15,819
600
35,219
Other
Internet Based Virtual Technology
Professional Development
Promotional/Printing
Subtotal Other
Total Direct Costs
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and TN Consortium Institutions
Salaries:
Program Staff detailed for all co-grantee community colleges above in general assumptions are
budgeted as follows:



Program Coordinator (1 FTE)
Data Technician/Administrative Assistant (1 FTE)
Completion Coaches (1 FTE)
See grant general assumptions for descriptions of faculty stipends included in the co-grantee
community college budgets.
Benefits: Detailed above in general assumptions
Travel: Detailed above in general assumptions
Supplies: Supplies have been included as detailed above in general assumptions for staff startup, monthly needs, computer/printer, furniture and the provision of student support prescriptions.
Other: See general assumptions for details on Internet-based Virtual Technology, Professional
Development and Promotional/Printing.
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Roane State Community College (RSCC)
and TN Consortium Institutions
Volunteer State Community College:
Year 1
Personnel
Program Coordinator $45k 2/1/13 6/30/16
Data Technician/Admin Assistant
$30k 4/1/13 - 9/30/16
Completion Coach $40k 4/1/13 9/30/15
Curriculum Specialist $45k 2/1/13 5/31/15
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Total
30,338
46,688
48,038
49,388
174,452
15,225
31,125
32,025
32,925
111,300
20,300
41,500
42,700
104,500
30,338
46,688
31,800
108,826
Student RX Services Faculty Stipends
5,000
19,195
19,195
43,390
Subtotal Salaries
101,201
185,196
173,758
82,313
542,468
50,987
87,981
81,918
43,626
264,512
1,134
4,353
4,353
-
9,840
Subtotal Fringe
52,121
92,334
86,271
43,626
274,352
Subtotal Salary & Fringe
153,322
277,530
260,029
125,939
816,820
2,100
3,600
3,300
1,800
10,800
2,100
3,600
3,300
1,800
10,800
Fringe Benefits
Full-Time Benefits @ 53%
RX Student Services Benefits @
22.68%
Travel
In-State Travel @ $75/mo/person
Subtotal Travel
Equipment
Short Term Equipment
10,000
Subtotal Equipment
Supplies
Computers/Printers @ $1200 per
person
10,000
4,800
4,800
Start-Up Supplies @ $300 per person
1,200
1,200
Ongoing Supplies @ $25 per person
Office Furniture @ $4000 per person
700
10,000
-
1,200
-
1,100
-
600
10,000
3,600
16,000
16,000
Short Term Start Up Supplies
8,275
8,275
Student RX Services Supplies
5,273
5,273
5,273
36,248
6,473
6,373
3,500
3,500
3,500
10,500
1,000
1,000
2,000
1,500
1,500
1,500
4,500
10,667
16,000
16,000
Subtotal Supplies
15,819
600
49,694
Other
Internet Based Virtual Technology
Professional Development
Promotional/Printing
Office Lease Space 2/1/13 - 3/31/16
8,000
50,667
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Subtotal Other
Roane State Community College (RSCC)
and TN Consortium Institutions
15,667
22,000
22,000
8,000
67,667
217,337
309,603
291,702
136,339
954,981
Indirect Cost
20,734
30,960
29,170
13,634
94,498
Total Request
238,071
340,563
320,872
149,973
1,049,479
Total Direct Costs
Salaries:
Program Staff detailed for all co-grantee community colleges above in general assumptions are
budgeted as follows:



Program Coordinator (1 FTE)
Data Technician/Administrative Assistant (1 FTE)
Completion Coaches (1 FTE)
See grant general assumptions for descriptions of faculty stipends included in the co-grantee
community college budgets.
Additionally, Volunteer State has a Curriculum Specialist to ensure the implementation of the
development/enhancement of the Medical Informatics program for which they are the lead
institution.
Benefits: Detailed above in general assumptions
Travel: Detailed above in general assumptions
Equipment: Volunteer State is participating in the ECG Technician program requiring
equipment as detailed above. (short term training)
Supplies: Supplies have been included as detailed above in general assumptions for staff startup, monthly needs, computer/printer, furniture and the provision of student support prescriptions.
Additionally, Volunteer State is participating in Phlebotomy, ECG Technician, Patient Care
Technician and Emergency Medical Dispatcher requiring supplies as detailed above in general
assumptions. (short term training)
Other:
Volunteer State campuses do not have space to accommodate the addition of 4 new staff
members. As a result, Volunteer State has budgeted for renting outside space for grant staff.
This budget is based on an assumption of 1000 square feet at $16/square foot. The square
footage rate includes utilities and other maintenance fees.
See general assumptions for details on Internet-based Virtual Technology, Professional
Development and Promotional/Printing.
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Roane State Community College (RSCC)
and TN Consortium Institutions
Walters State Community College:
Year 1
Personnel
Program Coordinator $45k 2/1/13 6/30/16 (.5 FTE)
Data Technician/Admin Assistant
$30k 4/1/13 - 9/30/16 (.5 FTE)
Completion Coach $40k 4/1/13 9/30/15
Student RX Services Faculty
Stipends
Subtotal Salaries
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Total
15,169
23,344
24,019
24,694
87,226
7,613
15,563
16,013
16,463
55,652
20,300
41,500
42,700
104,500
5,000
19,195
19,195
43,390
48,082
99,602
101,927
41,157
Fringe Benefits
290,768
-
Full-Time Benefits @ 53%
RX Student Services Benefits @
22.68%
22,833
42,616
43,848
21,813
131,110
1,134
4,353
4,353
-
9,840
Subtotal Fringe
23,967
46,969
48,201
21,813
140,950
Subtotal Salary & Fringe
72,049
146,571
150,128
62,970
431,718
1,500
2,700
2,700
1,800
8,700
1,500
2,700
2,700
1,800
8,700
Travel
In-State Travel @ $75/mo/person
Subtotal Travel
Equipment
Short Term Equipment
10,000
10,000
Surg Tech Equipment
56,716
56,716
LPN - RN Equipment
35,942
35,942
Subtotal Equipment
Supplies
Computers/Printers @ $1200 per
person
Start-Up Supplies @ $300 per
person
Ongoing Supplies @ $25 per person
Office Furniture @ $4000 per
person
102,658
-
-
-
102,658
3,600
3,600
900
900
500
900
900
600
2,900
12,000
12,000
Short Term Start Up Supplies
4,550
4,550
Student RX Services Supplies
5,273
Surg Tech Supplies
5,273
5,273
15,819
76,428
Subtotal Supplies
76,428
103,251
6,173
6,173
3,500
3,500
3,500
600
116,197
Other
Internet Based Virtual Technology
10,500
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Professional Development
Roane State Community College (RSCC)
and TN Consortium Institutions
1,000
1,000
2,000
2,000
2,000
2,000
6,000
5,500
6,500
6,500
-
18,500
284,958
161,944
165,501
65,370
677,773
Indirect Cost
18,230
16,194
16,550
6,537
57,511
Total Request
303,188
178,138
182,051
71,907
735,284
Promotional/Printing
Subtotal Other
Total Direct Costs
Salaries:
Program Staff detailed for all co-grantee community colleges above in general assumptions are
budgeted as follows:



Program Coordinator (.5 FTE)
Data Technician/Administrative Assistant (.5 FTE)
Completion Coaches (1 FTE)
See grant general assumptions for descriptions of faculty stipends included in the co-grantee
community college budgets.
Benefits: Detailed above in general assumptions
Travel: Detailed above in general assumptions
Equipment: Walters State is participating in the Surgery Technician and the ECG Technician
programs requiring equipment as detailed above in general assumptions. (short term training)
Additionally, Walters State has unique needs for implementing the LPN-to-RN Mobility
program as follows: (a 10% reduction to these costs has been applied assuming taking advantage
of large purchases and state discounts.)
2 - Haptics Device, Virtual IV 2 @ $13,842/each Total $27,684
The Haptics Device is a simulated IV insertion device. The device allows the students to practice
insertion of intravenous lines in a safe manner. The students have the opportunity to practice on
multiple patients with no risk of blood exposure or discomfort/pain for the patients. Students can
use the device for training as well as remediation if skills are determined to be deficient in the
clinical area. Materials listed below including the desktop and laptop computers are required to
facilitate the simulation. Each Haptics Device requires a designated computer. One desktop
computer will be used in Morristown and the laptop computer with the second Haptics device
can be moved from one off-campus location to the other as needed. The Virtual IV In-Hospital
Module and Virtual IV Anatomical Viewer provide the case scenarios and content for student
learning.
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Roane State Community College (RSCC)
and TN Consortium Institutions
SimPad System (US) includes SimPad hand held Remote Control, Link Box, Wrist Strap, Patient
Simulator Strap, SimPad Sleeveportable patient monitor, Virtual IV in-Hospital Module (2) and
Virtual IV Anatomical Viewer.
$12,251
The SimPad System and SimPad Tablet allow the instructor to simulate case scenarios in the
campus laboratory. These 2 devices are less expensive than the purchase of a simulation
manikin. The SimPad System provides a comprehensive library of physiological patient
parameters, including vital signs, ECG recordings, organ and patient sounds. The log function
allows instructors to keep track of simulation outcomes
Supplies: Supplies have been included as detailed above in general assumptions for staff startup, monthly needs, computer/printer, furniture and the provision of student support prescriptions.
Supplies for Surgery Technician training implementation as detailed above.
Walters State is participating in the Emergency Medical Dispatcher, Patient Care Technician and
the ECG Technician programs requiring supplies as detailed above in general assumptions.
(short term training)
Other: See general assumptions for details on Internet-based Virtual Technology, Professional
Development and Promotional/Printing.
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Roane State Community College (RSCC)
and TN Consortium Institutions
Tennessee Technology Center (TTC) – McMinnville:
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Total
Equipment
Short Term Equipment
10,000
Subtotal Equipment
10,000
10,000
-
-
-
10,000
Supplies
Short Term Start Up Supplies
4,125
Subtotal Supplies
4,125
4,125
-
-
-
4,125
3,500
3,500
3,500
10,500
500
500
500
1,500
4,000
4,000
4,000
-
12,000
Total Direct Costs
18,125
4,000
4,000
-
26,125
Total Request
18,125
4,000
4,000
-
26,125
Other
Internet Based Virtual Technology
Promotional/Printing
Subtotal Other
Since student support services are delivered by the staff located at the community colleges,
salaries and related costs are not included in the technology center budgets.
Equipment: TTC-McMinnville is participating in the ECG Technician program requiring
equipment as detailed above in general assumptions. (short term training)
Supplies: TTC-McMinnville is participating in the ECG Technician and Phlebotomy programs
requiring supplies as detailed above in general assumptions. (short term training)
Other: See detail based on general assumptions
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Roane State Community College (RSCC)
and TN Consortium Institutions
Tennessee Technology Center (TTC) – Memphis:
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Total
Equipment
Short Term Equipment
10,000
Subtotal Equipment
10,000
10,000
-
-
-
10,000
Supplies
Short Term Start Up Supplies
4,275
Subtotal Supplies
4,275
4,275
-
-
-
4,275
3,500
3,500
3,500
10,500
500
500
500
1,500
4,000
4,000
4,000
-
12,000
Total Direct Costs
18,275
4,000
4,000
-
26,275
Total Request
18,275
4,000
4,000
-
26,275
Other
Internet Based Virtual Technology
Promotional/Printing
Subtotal Other
Since student support services are delivered by the staff located at the community colleges,
salaries and related costs are not included in the technology center budgets.
Equipment: TTC-Memphis is participating in the ECG Technician program requiring
equipment as detailed above in general assumptions. (short term training)
Supplies: TTC- Memphis is participating in the ECG Technician, Phlebotomy and Emergency
Medical Dispatcher programs requiring supplies as detailed above in general assumptions. (short
term training)
Other: See detail based on general assumptions
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Roane State Community College (RSCC)
and TN Consortium Institutions
Tennessee Technology Center (TTC) – Murfreesboro:
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Total
Equipment
Short Term Equipment
10,000
Subtotal Equipment
10,000
10,000
-
-
-
10,000
Supplies
Short Term Start Up Supplies
Subtotal Supplies
4,125
4,125
4,125
-
-
-
4,125
3,500
3,500
3,500
10,500
500
500
500
1,500
4,000
4,000
4,000
-
12,000
Total Direct Costs
18,125
4,000
4,000
-
26,125
Total Request
18,125
4,000
4,000
-
26,125
Other
Internet Based Virtual Technology
Promotional/Printing
Subtotal Other
Since student support services are delivered by the staff located at the community colleges,
salaries and related costs are not included in the technology center budgets.
Equipment: TTC-Murfreesboro is participating in the ECG Technician program requiring
equipment as detailed above in general assumptions. (short term training)
Supplies: TTC- Murfreesboro is participating in the ECG Technician and Phlebotomy programs
requiring supplies as detailed above in general assumptions. (short term training)
Other: See detail based on general assumptions
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U.S. Dept. of Labor TAACCCT Grant Application
Roane State Community College (RSCC)
and TN Consortium Institutions
Tennessee Technology Center (TTC) – Nashville:
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Total
Equipment
Short Term Equipment
10,000
Subtotal Equipment
10,000
10,000
-
-
-
10,000
Supplies
Short Term Start Up Supplies
5,550
Subtotal Supplies
5,550
5,550
-
-
-
5,550
3,500
3,500
3,500
10,500
500
500
500
1,500
4,000
4,000
4,000
-
12,000
Total Direct Costs
19,550
4,000
4,000
-
27,550
Total Request
19,550
4,000
4,000
-
27,550
Other
Internet Based Virtual Technology
Promotional/Printing
Subtotal Other
Since student support services are delivered by the staff located at the community colleges,
salaries and related costs are not included in the technology center budgets.
Equipment: TTC-Nashville is participating in the ECG Technician program requiring
equipment as detailed above in general assumptions. (short term training)
Supplies: TTC- Nashville is participating in the ECG Technician, Patient Care Technician and
Emergency Medical Dispatcher programs requiring supplies as detailed above in general
assumptions. (short term training)
Other: See detail based on general assumptions
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U.S. Dept. of Labor TAACCCT Grant Application
Roane State Community College (RSCC)
and TN Consortium Institutions
Administrative Costs:
Roane State Community College fully understands the importance and methodology for
capturing Administrative versus Program costs in USDOL grants and in ensuring Administrative
Costs remain below 10%. We have developed forms and a process for capturing this data. This
high level of expertise/understanding has been developed in many ways including the following:






Participation in USDOL training (most recently the Atlanta regional training in April
2011where RSCC staff participated in Ed Donahue’s sessions on fiscal grant
management and specifically administrative versus program costs),
Participation in Southeast Employment and Training Association (SETA) training on the
topic (most recently February 2012),
Administering three current grants that require tracking of Program versus Administrative
costs (CBJTG, Jobs Accelerator grant, and co-grantee in a Round 1 TAACCCT grant),
Participation in training by former TN Local Workforce Investment Area 4 employees on
the topic (2011 with another one being planned for later in 2012),
Knowledge gained as a WIA and JTPA grantee, and
Extensive research of the applicable regulations.
Furthermore, Roane State continues to stay abreast of this and other topics related to managing
USDOL grants. Towards that effort, Roane State is hosting a training session in June 2012 for
all Tennessee community colleges on grant financial management. Included on the agenda is the
topic of Administrative versus Program expense. Mr. Ed Donahue is the primary trainer at his
session. Mr. Donahue is the former Chief of the DOL/ETA Division of Policy, Review and
Resolution in the Office of Grants and Contracts Management. In that capacity, he was
responsible for regulations and policy guidance for all fiscal and administrative matters
associated with ETA grant programs.
As discussed in the project narrative, Roane State has an internal grant monitoring process for
both the programmatic and fiscal portions of grants. Included in that quarterly review is the
review of expenditure levels and a forecast for expenses to ensure Administrative costs remain
below 10%. This same process would be expanded and applied to all co-grantees in the
implementation of RX TN. Based on Roane State’s experience, it will be important to provide
budgets to each co-grantee detailed by Administrative and Program expense.
RX TN co-grantees are also familiar with the application of administrative versus program
expense since a number of them have/had USDOL grants with these requirements and three of
them are currently the administrative/fiscal entity for the delivery of WIA services in their
respective LWIAs.
As a part of grant implementation, Roane State will provide training and technical assistance on
fiscal grant management including how to appropriately account for administrative versus
program expense, forecast expenses by these categories and monitor spending to ensure the 10%
administrative limit is not exceeded.
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Roane State Community College (RSCC)
and TN Consortium Institutions
Leveraged Funds Narrative:
Total Leveraged Funds Commitment: $ 2,926,761
The leveraged funds committed to RX TN will be a key in driving a strong successful project.
Key will be the participation of employers, Advisory Committees, industry associations and
others in driving quality curriculum development, classroom components, clinical experiences
and more. Leveraged funds and contributions are detailed in the attached letters of commitment
and summarized by organization as follows:
Classroom, Mock
Interviews, etc. (2
yrs)
Advisory
Committees (3 yrs)
Subject Matter
Experts (3 yrs)
Total Employer
Leverage
Lewis
Health
Center
Blount
Memorial
Covenant
$1,400.00
$4,500.00
$700.00
Sky
Ridge
Summit
Total
$1,400.00
$8,000.00
$1,080.00
$1,440.00 $1,080.00 $900.00 $1,080.00
$5,580.00
$1,200.00
$1,350.00 $1,200.00
$4,950.00
$1,200.00
$18,530.00
Besides the specific dollar valued contributions above, employers from across the state of
Tennessee and associations have made more commitments that will be appropriately captured
and reported with a specific dollar amount during grant implementation. These include:
Covenant Health Care: Covenant expects to hire over 4,000 employees in the next four years.
This includes approximately 1500 RNs, 25 Occupational Therapy Assistants, 100 Surgery
Technicians, 40 Medical Informatics workers and 150 Patient Care Technicians. RX TN
graduates will be key candidates for these jobs as they have the opportunity to engage with
Covenant during their participation in classroom activities, mock interviews and job readiness
components; engagement with Covenant in clinical sites (over 100 annually) and interview with
Covenant. Additionally, Covenant will further support the program through Advisory
Committee participation, 3rd party subject-matter expertise and donations of equipment and
supplies.
Summit Medical Group, PLLC: Summit expects to hire over 700 employees over the next four
years. RX TN graduates will be key candidates for these jobs as they have the opportunity to
engage with Summit during their participation in classroom activities, mock interviews and job
readiness components. Additionally, Summit will further support RX TN by providing
interviews to graduates for possible employment, Advisory Committee participation, and 3rd
party subject-matter expertise.
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and TN Consortium Institutions
SkyRidge Medical Center: SkyRidge expects to hire 58-65 workers annually over the next four
years. If similar to past years, this will include a large number of RNs, phlebotomists and
medical technologists. SkyRidge will also support the program through serving as a clinical site
facility and by serving on Advisory Committees.
Blount Memorial Hospital: Blount Memorial expects to hire 300-350 healthcare professionals
per year over the next four years. These include RNs, Surgery Technicians, Emergency Medical
Dispatchers, Phlebotomists, EKG Technicians, Patient Care Technicians, Medical Informatics
Technicians and more. RX TN graduates will be key candidates for these jobs as they have the
opportunity to engage with Blount Memorial during their participation in classroom activities,
mock interviews and job readiness components; engagement with Blount Memorial in clinical
sites (over 250 annually) and interview with Blount Memorial. Additionally, they will further
support the program through Advisory Committee participation, 3rd party subject-matter
expertise and donations of equipment and supplies.
Maury Regional Medical Center (MRMC): MRMC expects to hire over 340 RNs, over 50
medical dispatchers, 60 Phlebotomists, 70 Patient Care Technicians, Occupational Therapy
Assistants, Surgery Technicians, Medical Informatics workers, ECG Technicians and various
other workers with Allied Health AAS degrees over the next 4 years. They have committed to
participation with classroom and job readiness activities, serving on Advisory Committees,
serving as a clinical site (250 – 300 students per year) and providing opportunities for graduates
to interview for job opportunities.
Lewis Health Center (LHC): LHC expects to have a growing need to hire RNs, Phlebotomists
and other healthcare positions over the next 4-5 years. RX TN graduates will be key candidates
for these jobs as the have the opportunity to engage with LHC during their participation in
classroom activities, mock interviews and job readiness components; engagement with LHC in
clinical sites and interview with LHC. LHC will further support the program through Advisory
Committee participation and 3rd party subject-matter expertise.
Tennessee Health Information Management Association (THIMA): THIMA will support RX
TN through classroom activities, mock interviews, job readiness activities, Advisory Committee
participation, 3rd party subject-matter expertise, opportunities for interviews and opportunities for
students to attend educational programs conducted by THIMA.
Wayne Medical Center (WMC): WMC is committed to supporting RX TN by serving as a
clinical site for students and in providing job interviews for graduates as job openings occur.
Life Care Centers of America (LCCA): LCCA is a national healthcare provider serving patients
in 28 states with 26 centers in Tennessee. They are committed to supporting RX TN through the
provision of clinical sites for RNs and Occupational Therapy Assistants.
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Erlanger Health System: Erlanger is a non-profit academic teaching center affiliated with the
University of Tennessee College of Medicine. They serve a four state region in the southeast
U.S. They expect to hire RNs, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Surgery Technicians, Medical
Informatics workers, patient care technicians and a variety of healthcare workers with AAS
degrees in Allied Health. They are committed to providing interviews for job opportunities for
RX TN graduates.
Baptist Memorial Hospital: Baptist expects to hire RNs, Phlebotomists, ECG Technicians,
Health Informatics Technicians and others well into the future. They will support the grant
through classroom activities, mock interviews, guest lecturers, Advisory Committee
participation, clinical sites (70-80 each semester), internship provision, interviews for graduates
for job openings, contributions to nursing simulation labs and more.
Dyersburg Regional Medical Center (DRMC): DRMC expects to hire RNs, Phlebotomists, ECG
Technicians, Health Informatics Technicians and more. They are willing to support RX TN
through a number of ways including classroom activities, mock interviews, guest lecturers,
Advisory Committee participation, provision of clinical sites, internship opportunities, interviews
for job openings for graduates and financial contributions.
Sweetwater Hospital Association (SHA): SHA expects to hire a number of healthcare
professionals over the next four years including RNs, Occupational Therapy Assistants and
Patient Care Technicians. SHA is committed to serving as a clinical site for students and serving
on Advisory Committees.
Stellar Therapy Services: Stellar is a large independent therapy organization. They expect to
hire 16 Occupational Therapy Assistants and other healthcare workers over the next 4 years.
They are committed to serving RX TN through the provision of clinical sites and offering job
interviews to graduates.
Besides leveraged commitments from employers, RX TN co-grantees have also made significant
leveraged fund commitments. While they are not all documented at this point, they will be
captured for grant reporting and include the time and effort of Vice Presidents of Academic
Services in all 13 community colleges, health care deans and program leaders and other staff at
community colleges and technology centers such as placement office support for employment
and public relations support for marketing and outreach. The value of this commitment is
documented below for Roane State only. It is expected the other 12 community colleges will
have a similar level of support.
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Hours
Public Relations
Placement
90
100
Roane State Community College (RSCC)
and TN Consortium Institutions
Rate
30.18105
24.80769
Benefits
0.384058
0.539736
Total
$3,759.51
$3,819.73
While the cost of faculty is an eligible expense in TAACCCT grants, the RX TN consortium has
agreed to pay for this significant cost. This is VERY conservatively estimated as follows for
both the COLS 1010 Class that is designed to help students build the learning and study skills
needed to be successful and the classes that are a part of the Training Prescription portion of RX
TN:
Students # of Classes
Adjunct
Rate/Class
Benefits
Total
COLS 1010 Classes
(Success Strategies
Class)
180
7.2 $11,880.00
$908.82
$12,788.82
Assumptions: Half of proposed 360 students which will be served by grant will be taking
COLS1010. If maximum class size is 25 students, then total number of classes which would
have to be offered for these students is 8 (rounded up). Assuming benefits of 7.65%.
# of
Classes Hours/Class Rate/Hour
Wages
Benefits
Non-Credit Classes
90
40
$20.00 $72,000.00
$5,508.00
Assumptions: This assumption is as a total for all schools across the grant projecting 97
classes according to estimates; using 90 classes for leverage proposal. Benefit Rate:
7.65%.
Total Non-Credit
Classes
$77,508.00
Credit
Rate/Credit
Hour/Class
Hour
Wages
Benefits
Credit Classes
300
3
$495.00 $445,500.00
$34,080.75
Assumptions: Assumed 3 credit hours per class, even though there will probably be some 4
credit hour classes. Assumed adjunct faculty would be hired with a master's degree which
has an approved rate of $495/credit hour. Assumed benefits of 7.65%. This assumption is
as a total for all schools across the grant. Projecting 375 classes according to estimates;
using 300 for leverage proposal.
Total Credit Classes
$479,580.75
Total Leverage for
Classes used in
support of the grant
$569,877.57
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Lastly, the RX TN co-grantees have agreed to claim a conservative indirect rate of 10%. While
the infrastructure costs to each college that are normally covered in the indirect rate are much
higher, the co-grantees have agreed to contribute this as leveraged contribution in the amount of
detailed below. However, since the grant was reduced by approximately $2M when awarded,
the indirect rate leveraged funds will be accordingly reduced from what is reflected below by
approximately $ 300,000.
Total
Roane
Cleveland
39.5%
Indirect Costs Which
Could be Charged at
Full Rate
Indirect Costs for
Leverage (Full Rate
less 10% Rate)
45%
50%
Columbia
Dyersburg
48%
44%
of direct
costs
excluding
equipment,
contracts
>$25k,
construction
of
salaries &
wages
excluding
fringe
benefits
of salaries
& wages
excluding
fringe
benefits
of
salaries &
wages
excluding
fringe
benefits
of
salaries &
wages
excluding
fringe
benefits
3,540,960
1,510,433
139,829
155,365
220,430
136,721
2,630,774
1,125,346
108,756
124,292
174,508
105,648
Jackson
Motlow
Nashville
49.5%
Indirect Costs Which
Could be Charged at
Full Rate
Indirect Costs for
Leverage (Full Rate
less 10% Rate)
Chattanooga
NA
NA
Northeast
Pellissippi
Southwest
35%
54%
of salaries
& wages
excluding
fringe
benefits
24.93%
of direct
costs
excluding
equipment,
renovations,
construction,
subawards,
flowthrough
funds
of direct
costs
excluding
equipment,
contracts
>$25k,
construction
of direct
salaries &
wages
including
all fringe
benefits
153,811
140,250
202,663
371,055
122,738
83,993
144,759
302,341
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Indirect Costs Which
Could be Charged at Full
Rate
Indirect Costs for
Leverage (Full Rate less
10% Rate)
Volunteer
27.1%
Walters
33.9%
of direct
costs
excluding
equipment,
sub-awards,
construction
of direct
costs
excluding
equipment,
contracts
>$25k,
construction
289,780
220,623
182,850
155,543
Roane State Community College (RSCC)
and TN Consortium Institutions
TTC
McMinn
NA
TTC
Memphis
NA
TTC
Murfreesboro
NA
TTC
Nashville
NA
Although not detailed and assigned a dollar value at this point, leveraged resources in
connecting/benchmarking with Round 1 TAACCCT resources will be captured and reported as a
part of grant implementation.
Also not detailed and assigned a dollar value are Subject Matter Experts. 3rd party subject
matter experts have been planned for each of the curriculum development areas that RSCC is
responsible as detailed below. Many of these are detailed in the attached letters of commitment.
These include for Occupational Therapy Assistant, Allied Health, Surgery Technician, LPN-toRN Mobility, Phlebotomy, ECG Technician, Patient Care Technician, and Emergency Medical
Dispatcher.
Roane State has considerable experience in identifying and capturing leveraged funds. Processes
are already in place at the college. These processes will be expanded to co-grantee institutions
and appropriate training/technical assistance will be included in grant implementation to ensure
the appropriate reporting of leveraged funds.
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