Showing posts with label community colleges. Show all posts
Showing posts with label community colleges. Show all posts

Thursday, July 26, 2012

Nursing Certificate Program Available for High School Students

An innovative education program that allows for high school students to start certified nurse assistance (CNA) training while still in school is being promoted in Hillsboro, North Carolina. Ben Kleine, reporting for the Hillsboro Star-Journal, detailed how local high school students can integrate the CNA certificate coursework into their high school class schedule. This program may be very useful for individuals who want to get an early start to their nursing career.

To read more about this program, click here.

Monday, July 23, 2012

New Partnerships Spurs Innovation in Nursing Education

The Cincinnati State Technical and Community College's innovative nursing education program, which integrates new nurses into the workforce, was recently highlighted by Dr. Jill Biden during her "Community College to Career" bus tour. The hierarchical program trains students for entry-level positions, then coordinates and collaborates with employers to continue educational efforts in order to expand the skill-set of these students. By partnering with employers, the program provides entry level workers with the flexibility, support and coaching they needed to continue their education.

To read more about this program, click here.