DARTMOUTH – Sixteen Southcoast Health nurses with associate degrees finished orientation this month for a new program at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth College of Nursing and Health Sciences to earn their bachelor’s degree in nursing.
The new program is supported with funding from Mass. Sen. Michael Rodrigues, D-Westport.
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“I am proud to support the latest collaboration between UMass Dartmouth and Southcoast Health that focuses on workforce development and the well-being of our region,” said Rodrigues, chair of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means. “At a time when we face shortages in health care workers and opportunities for our communities to receive care, this innovative partnership addresses the needs of the south coast and the commonwealth.”
The main goal of the partnership is to improve the nursing educational attainment level among Southcoast Health’s staff. More specifically, the program is meant to increase the number of clinical staff nurses with bachelor’s degrees and who are qualified to be instructors for future nursing students applying for positions within Southcoast Health.
“UMass Dartmouth is grateful to partner with Southcoast Health to address the health care needs of our community through impactful learning and training opportunities,” said UMass Dartmouth Chancellor Mark A. Fuller. “Innovative collaborations like this initiative are key to improving our region’s future success by educating the next generation of health care professionals.”
The nurses will begin their advanced education this fall “at little to no cost,” according to a news release.
“Southcoast Health is proud and very excited to partner with UMass Dartmouth to educate and train the next generation of nurses and allied services workers,” said David O. McCready, CEO and president of Southcoast Health. “Collaborating on these important initiatives represents an investment in the future health and well-being of everyone in our community.”
Katie Castellani is a PBN staff writer. You may contact her at Castellani@PBN.com.
