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Prince George’s Community College Participating in New Initiative with University of Maryland Medical System for Recruitment of Nurses, Other Clinical Positions
Program to create statewide community college pipeline to critical needs healthcare fields
BALTIMORE (December 14, 2021) –Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) is partnering with the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) in the System’s $5.1 million commitment to recruit registered nurses and other clinical bedside experts from Maryland’s two-year schools, beginning with students graduating next month.
“As a System, we are committed to improving health outcomes for the communities that we serve,” said Lisa Rowen, DNSc, RN, UMMS senior vice president and chief nurse executive. “And in the spirit of community, we have enhanced our partnerships with community colleges whose health professions programs are an excellent workforce resource.”
Angela Anderson, dean of Prince George’s Community College’s Health, Wellness, and Hospitality division said, “The UMMS Community College Tuition Incentive Program is a wonderful opportunity for our Allied Health and nursing students. The program further strengthens the partnership between PGCC and UMMS in our commitment to improve health outcomes for Maryland residents.”
The UMMS Community College Tuition Assistance Incentive Program includes 600 openings, 300 for registered nurses (RNs) and 300 for other specific clinical positions, including licensed practical nurses (LPNs), surgical techs, radiographers, respiratory therapists, certified nursing assistants, and patient care techs.
The program grants RN new hires $12,000 and non-RN new hires in select clinical roles $5,000 post-graduation; both are based upon successful completion of hospital orientation and specific licensure exams, tests, or required certifications. Nurse recipients are required to commit to two years of full-time employment with their UMMS member organization following completion of orientation. Non-nurse recipients are required to commit to one year of employment.
“The demand to fill skilled clinical positions is at an all-time high and we are looking to become the employer of choice for community college graduates seeking employment in health professions,” Dr. Rowen added. “We are hopeful that these funds will help the graduates cover some of their educational expenses and further differentiate UMMS from other health care employers.”
Through a global agreement with UMMS, current PGCC students in the nursing, radiography, nuclear medicine, respiratory therapy, health information management, and paramedic programs use UMMS facilities to complete their clinical rotations. Prince George’s Community College graduates an average of 200 Allied Health and nursing students per year.
Registration for spring 2022 is open, with multiple start dates and modalities that allow students to pursue an education on their terms. To learn more, contact apply@pgcc.edu.
About Prince George’s Community College
Named a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance designated by the National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security (2015-2020), Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) provides high-quality education and training for the progressive and career-oriented residents of Prince George’s County. From new high school graduates and career seekers to more seasoned professionals and senior citizens looking to enhance their skillsets, PGCC is comprised of students who represent a wide range of ages, backgrounds, and goals. Serving nearly 35,000 individuals annually, the College is the first choice for higher education for residents of Prince George’s County. Collaborative partnerships, responsive degree and training programs, and a commitment to student success enables PGCC to address diverse education and workforce development demands.
For more information, visit the College website at www.pgcc.edu. Prince George’s Community College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104; (267-284-5000); www.msche.org. The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council on Higher Education Accreditation.
About the University of Maryland Medical System
The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is a university-based regional health care system focused on serving the health care needs of Maryland, bringing innovation, discovery and research to the care we provide and educating the state’s future physician and health care professionals through our partnership with the University of Maryland School of Medicine and University of Maryland, Baltimore professional schools (Nursing, Pharmacy, Social Work and Dentistry) in Baltimore. As one of the largest private employers in the State, the health system’s more than 29,500 employees and 4,000 affiliated physicians provide primary and specialty care in more than 150 locations, including 13 hospitals and 9 University of Maryland Urgent Care centers. The UMMS flagship academic campus, the University of Maryland Medical Center in downtown Baltimore, is recognized regionally and nationally for excellence and innovation in specialized care. Our acute care and specialty rehabilitation hospitals serve urban, suburban and rural communities and are located in 13 counties across the State. For more information, visit www.umms.org.
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