The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing West Nebraska Division in Scottsbluff, will host open houses in February, March and April, for those interested in nursing careers, including high school students, college students and others with degrees who may be interested in nursing. It is also for nurses interested in pursuing advanced degrees.
The open houses will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Feb. 14 , March 14 and April 11 at the University Complex, UNMC College of Nursing West Nebraska Division, 4502 Avenue I. Enter in the front door.
The open houses will provide information about bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral nursing programs and financial aid, scholarships, and the admission process. Attendees can also talk to nurses and nurse practitioners about the various opportunities in nursing.
Officials also are targeting men, as well as farmers who may be considering second careers. Non-nursing courses taken to pursue a bachelor’s degree can be earned at any accredited colleges and will apply toward a degree. UNMC nursing courses are accessible through the Internet, which offers students the flexibility of learning at home according to their schedule.
“The nursing shortage has hit the rural state of Nebraska hard with 37 out of 93 counties – about 40 percent. We need nurses educated with baccalaureate degrees and higher to help meet the needs of population now and especially in the future. We’re committed to doing that.
For more information, contact Kate Steinbock, (308) 632-0410 or ksteinbock@unmc.edu.