Jersey College and Lutheran Health Network Open Hospital‐Based Nursing Program in Fort Wayne
5/20/2021
Fort Wayne, Ind. (May 20, 2021) – To train additional caring and skilled nurses, Jersey College and Lutheran Health Network have collaborated to establish a School of Nursing on Lutheran Hospital’s campus, serving the greater Fort Wayne region. The Jersey College Professional Nursing Program at Lutheran Hospital is a six-semester program, culminating in an Associate of Science degree in nursing, providing its graduates with opportunities to become a registered nurse. Inaugural classes begin in July and students can enroll now.
“Jersey College and Lutheran Health Network have worked together for many months to develop a unique nursing education experience,” said Greg Karzhevsky, Chancellor of Jersey College. “From our initial meetings, the Lutheran Hospital and Lutheran Health Network leadership teams have shared our vision for this collaborative model of educating future nurses to care for patients in the Fort Wayne region.”
With more than 8,000 square feet of classroom and office space, the Fort Wayne program combines the teaching experience of a college and the clinical expertise of a hospital. This hospital‐based track offers students the ability to learn the art and science of nursing from within a hospital setting. Students are able to experience a seamless transition from classroom theory to clinical application.
“The need for nurses has been high for some time and the pandemic has only increased the demand,” says Natalie Seaber, RN, MHA, CNML, Market CNO, Lutheran Health Network. “Among other factors driving need, nurses have many employment options. We believe that engaging with well-educated students to share the values, philosophies and practices of Lutheran Health Network hospitals will help us care for our communities into the future.”
To learn more about Jersey College at Lutheran Hospital or begin the enrollment process, visit jerseycollege.edu/campuses/fort-wayne or call (260) 306-5355.
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