Six schools and hospitals that have recently started programs or plan to do so:
Editor’s note: This list is not exhaustive. If you would like to add a new program to this list, please email cgleeson@beckershealthcare.com.
1. Huntsville (Ala.) Hospital and Drake State Community and Technical College are partnering to launch a licensed practical nursing program, WAFF48 reported March 21.
2. Scranton, Pa.-based Marywood University is launching a nursing program this summer, ABC affiliate WNEP16 reported March 21.
3. Athens, W.Va.-based Concord University is launching a nursing program after a $1.5 million gift, Global Circulate reported March 19.
4. Bay Minette, Ala.-based Coastal Alabama Community College is partnering with Mobile, Ala.-based Infirmary Health to launch a new nursing apprenticeship program, NBC News 15 reported March 17.
5. Martinburg, W.Va.-based Valley College is launching a new nursing program this summer, The Register Herald reported March 16.
6. Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa, and Mercy College of Health Sciences of Des Moines are partnering on a multifaceted nursing degree program, The Des Moines Register reported March 15.
