play a role in educating and training healthcare professionals, highlighting the importance of technological innovation in healthcare training and education.
The survey also found that a strong majority of American adults( 77 %) believe AI can effectively reduce healthcare disparities in the next five years, particularly through enhanced early detection of diseases( 42 %) and the use of AI-powered diagnostic tools to provide affordable healthcare options( 36 %).
“ While AI can never replace the critical human connection in healthcare, the ability to automate certain tasks will allow clinicians to focus more on delivering exceptional patient care,” said Dr. Jane Tang, Dean of the Frances M. Maguire College of Nursing and Health Professions.“ We are excited to be at the forefront of preparing healthcare professionals to lead in a healthcare system that seamlessly integrates innovation with humanity.”
PARTNERING WITH LEADERS
GMercyU’ s participation in the Nursing Scholars Program provides financial relief for students while helping regional healthcare leaders address the ongoing nursing workforce shortage with well-trained, compassionate caregivers.
GMercyU Nursing students can have between $ 25,000- $ 40,000 of their education loans repaid by our partners in exchange for committing to work for one of the following health systems for 2-3 years upon graduation and licensure:
• Geisinger Health
• Penn Highlands Healthcare
• Temple Health
• WellSpan Health
GMercyU’ s Respiratory Care students have a similar opportunity through the St. Luke’ s Scholars Program. Through this partnership, students are eligible students may receive up to $ 100,000 in funding, mentoring from St. Luke University’ s Health Network, and guaranteed employment at St. Luke’ s upon graduation.
CONTINUING A LEGACY OF COMPASSION
Inspired by her father’ s established medical career, Elissa Messori Jacobsen ' 93 decided to pursue a career in nursing. She chose Gwynedd Mercy University for its reputation within the nursing community and proximity to her home.
Upon graduating, Elissa served as a registered nurse at Ambler Pediatrics and Chestnut Hill Hospital in Philadelphia, Pa. Less than a decade later, Elissa sadly passed away after a courageous battle with breast cancer.
In honor of Elissa, the Messori Family and the Foundation for Health Equity established the Elissa Messori Jacobsen ' 93 Endowed Scholarship for Nursing in 2024. Now one of the largest endowed scholarships at GMercyU, the Elissa Messori Jacobsen’ 93 Endowed Scholarship is meant to celebrate Elissa’ s life and support students who share the same passion for helping others.
“ She would be proud to know that future Mercy Nurses will be able to serve the community in the Mercy way – compassionately,” Dr. Messori said.
The scholarship is designed for female nursing students with a 3.0 minimum GPA on a 4.0 scale. The partnership between The Messori family and the Foundation for Health Equity has brought Elissa’ s legacy to life by positively impacting the nursing community since 2002.
Top: VP for University Advancement Christina Riso, JD; Dr. And Mrs. Divo Messori; Executive Director of Foundation for Health Equity Bethany Flood, LSW; and Dean of the Frances M. Maguire College of Nursing and Health Professions Jane Tang, PhD, RN, NE-BC
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