The Rotary Club of Hopkinsville is introducing a new initiative to its Rotary Impact program making it easier for those wanting to pursue a career in healthcare.
The new initiative, called Rotary Impact Healthcare, provides students a streamlined nursing program at Hopkinsville Community College.
About The Initiative
The Rotary Impact Healthcare initiative reduces the program duration from three years to two, as well as provide each participant with a $500 stipend towards their college books.
Starting with the current freshman class, students will be required to complete courses to be eligible for the Rotary Impact Healthcare initiative.
24 students will be selected per class and will progress through the program as a cohort, starting with dual credit courses in their junior year of high school.
As seniors, students will continue dual credit courses and become co-op students, working at Jennie Stuart Health.
Gaining Real Experience
During their tenure at Jennie Stuart Health, they will rotate through various departments, gaining hands-on experience and clarifying their career aspirations, all while accruing years of service with Jennie Stuart Health.
Upon graduation, they will be Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and will seamlessly transition into the nursing program.
Participants will have the opportunity to work PRN shifts at Jennie Stuart Health and once they complete the two-year program at HCC, they will emerge as Registered Nurses.
Participants will have preferential job placement at Jennie Stuart Health, where they can leverage the tuition reimbursement program to pursue their Bachelor of Science in Nursing all while strengthening our local healthcare facilities.
The Rotary Impact program, which was created in 2022, supports students who plan to pursue higher education for careers needed in the community.
For more information about the Rotary Club of Hopkinsville, visit hopkinsvillerotary.com.
For more information about the nursing program at Hopkinsville Community College, visit hopkinsville.kctcs.edu.
For more information about Jennie Stuart Health, visit jenniestuarthealth.org.
