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This event will take place in the hospital's Centennial Room beginning with registration at 8:30 a.m., and will begin at 9 a.m.
This free event is designed to give direction to high school and college-aged students who are interested in pursuing a career in nursing, although anyone interested in a future nursing career is welcome to attend.
Attendees will have the opportunity to meet admissions counselors from various local nursing schools, learn about financial aid and scholarship opportunities and hear first-hand from nursing students and nurses who are passionate about what they do.
Nursing college and career day is coordinated through the Richard P. Biondi Nurse Apprentice Program at the hospital, which works on the local level to address the nationwide nursing shortage. The program includes apprenticeships, scholarships, and career exploration programs.
To attend the Nursing College and Career Day, participants must register by Tuesday, Jan. 13. Call or email Program Coordinators Annie Norris at anorris@wphospital.org or Monica Purdy at mpurdy@wphospital.org to reserve a spot. Registration is also available by calling 914-681-2378.
