25 nursing programs get a share of $78M from Department of Labor
25 organizations across the United States receive According to a May 11 press release, this is part of a $78 million grant secured by the Department of Labor to inject more resources and support into nursing programs. All 25 grantees will receive at least $1 million. The amounts vary, and the release didn’t provide details […]
Nursing cohort expands to accept 60 students per semester at AWC | Yuma
Yuma — To address the nursing shortages affecting the community, Arizona Western College expanded its nursing program to admit 20 more students each semester. This spring, AWC began enrolling 60 students into its nursing cohort and currently has 54 students enrolled. Previously, the program only accepted 40 students each in the fall and spring. “Yuma […]
AWC accepting 60 nursing students per semester
Previously, AWC’s nursing program accepted only 40 students each semester. Yuma, Arizona (KYMA, KECY) – Arizona Western College (AWC) has expanded its nursing program to accommodate an additional 20 students each semester due to a shortage of nurses. In spring 2023, AWC will begin accepting 60 students into its nursing program and currently has 54 […]
ASU makes nursing degree more accessible to students at Lake Havasu location
March 16, 2023 Ryan Nangreeve conducts complex research in his Lake Havasu lab and mentors ASU undergraduates. Arizona State University at Lake Havasu It is known for its picturesque beauty, access to outdoor activities, and small campus atmosphere. But beneath its quirky exterior, intense research takes place in the lab. Ryan Nangreeve, an assistant professor […]
20 for the Next 20: Laura Reichhardt, Hawai‘i State Center for Nursing
As Director of the Research and Advocacy Group, Reichhardt works to build a pipeline of skilled nurses and help them succeed on the island. Photo: Michelle Mishina Laura ReichhardtDirector, Hawaii State Nursing Center During high school, Laura Reichhardt was known to buy condoms for her sexually active peers. The county had one of her highest […]
Future of Aspen University nursing program in question
PHOENIX — Hundreds of students are at a loss as nursing programs may close in days. It hasn’t happened in Arizona for at least the last 40 years. Aspen University student Louise Devasque said, “It felt like a slap in the face. DeBusk is one of about 400 students likely to be affected by a […]
Valentine serves as Mohave County Nursing Services Manager | Local News Stories
As Nursing Services Manager for Kingman-Mojave County, Lynn Valentine is responsible for the critical and critical public service work of overseeing the operations and budgeting of 10 different nursing department programs and 23 staff members. She must ensure financial accountability and lead the team to be good stewards of taxpayer money. Most of the programs […]
Valentine serves as Mohave County Nursing Services Manager | Kingman Daily Miner
As Nursing Services Manager for Kingman-Mojave County, Lynn Valentine is responsible for the critical and critical public service work of overseeing the operations and budgeting of 10 different nursing department programs and 23 staff members. She must ensure financial accountability and lead the team to be good stewards of taxpayer money. Most of the programs […]
Meet Hal, a robot helping nursing students treat patients
at Pickens Institute of Technology in Aurora, Colorado. nursing student We treat very special patients. “This is Hal, so he’s really the newest and most advanced medical simulator on the planet,” said Keith Garrett. Sim Lab instructor. Hal assists medical students with a first-of-its-kind feature: a “brain” that uses artificial intelligence. Hal can simulate dozens […]
College nursing students to do training in Tucson schools
Pima Community College offers nursing students the opportunity to meet the training requirements of a Tucson Unified School District school. TUSD’s steering committee approved the partnership on Tuesday. The aim is to support student training while creating opportunities for PCC students to find employment at her TUSD. Students enrolled in certain PCC health-related programs have […]
