"We're not only receiving top-notch, fully-funded international nurses into our MSN program, we're also preparing them to make a difference in the global nursing shortage when they return home. At a time when many masters-level nursing programs across the country are facing rapidly declining enrollments, the solution from Global Scholarship Alliance is exactly what we needed."

-- Dawn Kilts, Dean of Nursing,

"As we all understand, nursing is a global concern that must be resolved with innovative solutions to the current worldwide nursing supply and demand crisis. Unless steps are taken now to reverse developing trends, there will not be enough health care professionals to provide patient care services around the world. We believe that sustainable measures, such as GSA's, provide a viable mechanism for insuring the availability of nurses and nurse
educators worldwide."

-- Helen R. Connors RN, PhD, FAAN, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs

"The education and academic training these outstanding foreign students receive at XU will directly improve healthcare in their communities when they return home. At the same time, we are able to enhance the diversity and worldwide recognition of our MSN program. Xavier has always been an innovator, and the program that Global Scholarship Alliance has put together represents a true competitive advantage for the university."

-- Susan Schmidt, Dean of Nursing

"As evidenced by their induction into Sigma Theta Tau International, these nine GSA nurse-scholars have demonstrated that they are committed to the highest standards of scholarship, leadership, and clinical excellence. Our university is committed to working with a diverse student body in exploring strategies for reducing health disparities in a global society. The GSA nurse-scholars bring an international perspective that has been a positive influence in our MSN program. We all benefit from their presence at our university and in our partner hospital. The GSA scholarship program is an exciting and ethical way to address the global nursing shortage."

-- Dr. Kathi Light, Dean of Nursing & Health Professions