NWTC is expanding opportunities in Nursing to meet workforce shortages
Registered nurses make up the largest profession in the healthcare industry . In an aging workforce , the state projects large healthcare workforce shortages over the next decade . To help meet workforce demands , NWTC is expanding the number of students that can enroll in its part-time Nursing-Associate Degree program . In January , the College opened 16 new slots for part-time nursing students ( NWTC ’ s largest demographic of nursing students ) and will be doubling that number in the fall .
These new openings have been created , in part , by the expanded use of simulation equipment and software in the Nursing program . One of the biggest bottlenecks for healthcare enrollment is clinical placement , and by utilizing these new technologies , nursing students can complete 50 % of their clinical experiences on campus .
“ The technology is so advanced and so real that we can supplement it without jeopardizing the standard of rigor and course success in our programs ,” said Scott Anderson , dean of NWTC Health Sciences . “ Over the years , technology has enhanced our curriculum , but now we have the technology that is a real gamechanger , allowing us to supplement how we teach core competencies .”
In addition to expanding offerings through simulation and virtual and augmented reality , the Health Sciences department was recently awarded a grant to increase the diversity of the nursing workforce from the U . S . Health Resources & Services Administration .
To help meet workforce demands , NWTC is expanding the number of students that can enroll in its part-time Nursing program .
Giving BIG leads to student success
This year , nearly $ 71,000 ($ 70,921 to be exact ) was raised for the NWTC Educational Foundation during Give BIG Green Bay .
The Educational Foundation was one of 45 local non-profits selected to participate in the 24-hour giving event hosted in partnership by the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation and the Green Bay Packers Foundation . The money raised goes directly toward student needs , in the form of emergency aid and scholarships , to remove financial barriers and fulfill the Foundation ’ s mission to “ make college possible for everyone in Northeast Wisconsin .”
Give BIG Green Bay was a BIG success , not only for NWTC , but for the entire community . The event raised $ 2,473,587 for the 45 local non-profits that participated , showing overwhelming generosity , enthusiasm , and support from the community . Thank you to everyone that donated , helping make college possible for our students !
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