Here are five schools and hospitals that have recently launched nursing programs:
Editor’s note: This list is not exhaustive.
1. Dothan, Ala.-based SoutheastHealth launched a virtual nursing program Jan. 7.
2. Honolulu-based Hawaii Pacific University is opening a school of nursing, Honolulu Civil Beat reported Jan. 10..
3. West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice allocated $48 million in CARES Act funds to state colleges to start new nursing programs. Glenville-based Glenville State College, South Charleston-based Bridge Valley Community and Technical College, and St. Athens-based Concord University are the three colleges receiving funding, according to a Jan. 4 report from NBC affiliate WVVA.
4. Durant, Okla.-based Southeastern Oklahoma State University launched a new nursing program, Fox affiliate News 12 reported Dec. 16.
5. Salt Lake City-based Western Governors University (WGU) announced the launch of a redesigned bachelor’s of science in nursing degree, including six professional development certificates, in a Dec. 2 news release.
