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Davenport University and Mary Free Bed partner to expand opportunities for nursing students through scholarships and career pathways - Davenpost
- Davenport University and Mary Free Bed formalized a partnership to expand nursing opportunities with a scholarship and direct employment path.
- Scholarships provide up to $5,000 per semester for up to four semesters to Davenport nursing students.
- Recipients must work at Mary Free Bed after graduation and obtain licensure.
- The partnership includes clinical rotations, leadership experiences, hospital tours, and guest lectures.
- The initiative aims to address nursing shortages and strengthen the regional health care workforce.
- Jaymie Johnson, a Davenport nursing student, benefited from the scholarship to reduce tuition and support NCLEX licensure.
- The scholarship also secures a post-graduation job and a day-shift option with sign-on bonuses.
- Davenport University leadership emphasizes the partnership's role in reducing financial barriers.
- Mary Free Bed works with Davenport to identify scholarship recipients and place graduates.
- The agreement aligns with Davenport’s nursing curriculum and broader health care workforce goals.
- The program demonstrates a model for combining tuition assistance with real-world experience.
- The story is part of Davenport University’s ongoing coverage on nursing-related opportunities.
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