Manor College of Jenkintown has officially opened its new Nursing Skills Lab, which was developed for the Practical Nursing program’s debut this fall.
The program’s cohort consists of 28 students so far.
“This program is going to be transformational in the lives of our students, who will have this opportunity at a time when nursing is so desperately needed in our region and in our country,” Dr. Jonathan Peri, President of Manor College said. “This program gives opportunities for our students to move quickly into their careers. With our Associate’s degree, it gives students the ability to scaffold their education and get to the next level in their careers.
Those cutting the ribbon with Dr. Peri included Dr. Marti Trudeau, the Program Director for Practical Nursing, Pennsylvania State Senator Art Haywood and Mark Baiada, founder of BAYADA Home Health Care.
Baiada and his wife Ann donated state-of-the-art patient simulator mannequin technology, the college said.
“When you leave here, you’ll be prepared to go onto the floors, represent nursing and make a real difference in the world. This is a first-class program you joined. Learn as much as you can because when you get out there, the world is going to need you,” Baiada said.
“I want to thank the students. Your work will help them come out of pain, help patients to see who they are and who they can be after they leave nursing care,” Senator Haywood said.
The Practical Nursing program launched this fall after two years of work. The institution received its final approval from the Pennsylvania Board of Nursing in June.
“It provides a new option for our student population, one that can be a game changer,” Dr. Trudeau said. “With 15 months of education, graduates will enter the workforce making close to $50,000 a year. With the many academic and social supports available, students will have every opportunity to do well in this rigorous program.”
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