The program offers nurses the opportunity to participate in a paid apprenticeship. The 12- to 18-month apprenticeship provide hands-on educational and clinical experiences with a mentor at Norton Healthcare. The apprenticeship will be registered with the Kentucky Labor Cabinet.
Nurses who are in the junior year of a bachelor of science in nursing degree program or those who have completed one semester of an associate degree in nursing program can apply for the apprenticeship program.
“We know the value in having highly trained nurses and other professionals to help us meet the health care needs of our community,” said Russell F. Cox, president and CEO of Norton Healthcare. “By offering an apprenticeship for nurses, we not only help individual students reach their goals, but we help ensure we continue to have these highly trained professionals.”
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