BELFAST, ME — MaineHealth Waldo Hospital (MHWH) is proud to continue its three-year partnership with Eastern Maine Community College (EMCC) to offer a local distance learning program designed to prepare students for careers as registered nurses (RNs).
This two-year program, hosted at the MHWH campus, allows students to attend virtual classes in a state-of-the-art classroom while completing their hands-on clinical training at the hospital. By the end of the program, students are fully equipped with the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to sit for their nursing board examination.
Free information sessions are available for those interested in learning more:
- Wednesday, July 24, 11 a.m. to noon – Virtual (Zoom)
- Wednesday August 7, 10-11 a.m. – MaineHealth Waldo Hospital Classroom, 116 Northport Ave., Belfast, (ground floor)
- Wednesday August 7, 1-2 p.m. MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital, Center for Excellence Conference Room 1, 6 Glen Cove Drive., Rockport
Attendees will learn about EMCC’s Associate Degree in Nursing program and the local cohort model, which allows students to complete most of their training within the Waldo community. The sessions will also cover the application process, prerequisites and other requirements, and provide information about scholarships, tuition reimbursement, and loan forgiveness opportunities.
Participants will have the chance to connect with instructors, hospital representatives, and alumni who have successfully completed the program and are now working in the field.
These sessions are a great opportunity to explore how you can launch your nursing career locally while gaining the skills needed for a rewarding role in healthcare.
To learn more and register, visit: Nursing Info Sessions
For additional questions, contact Heather Rushmore, Nursing Department Chair, at hrushmore@mainecc.edu.
Unable to attend a session or need more information?
Contact asheehan@mainecc.edu or call 207-974-4680.
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About MaineHealth
MaineHealth is a not-for-profit, integrated health system whose vision is, “Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America,” and is committed to a mission of providing high-quality affordable care, educating tomorrow's caregivers and researching better ways to provide care. MaineHealth includes a Level 1 trauma medical center, eight additional licensed hospitals, comprehensive pediatric care services, an extensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services as well as home health, hospice and senior care services. With more than 2,000 employed providers and approximately 23,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. MaineHealth hospitals include MaineHealth Behavioral Health at Spring Harbor in Westbrook, MaineHealth Franklin Hospital in Farmington, MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital in Damariscotta, MaineHealth Maine Medical Center in Portland, Biddeford and Sanford, MaineHealth Memorial Hospital in North Conway, N.H., MaineHealth Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick, MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital in Rockport, MaineHealth Stephens Hospital in Norway and MaineHealth Waldo Hospital in Belfast. MaineHealth also includes the MaineHealth Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital in Portland, MaineHealth Behavioral Health in Westbrook, MaineHealth Home Health and Hospice in Saco, the MaineHealth Institute for Research in Scarborough, the MaineHealth Medical Group and MaineHealth NorDx in Scarborough. MaineHealth affiliates include Maine General Health in Augusta and Waterville and St. Mary's Health System in Lewiston. It is also a significant stakeholder in the MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization in Portland and a joint venture partner in the New England Rehabilitation Hospital in Portland.