MC and Adventist HealthCare Partner To Support Nursing Students

MC nursing students, pictured at the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus, gain hands-on skills in the on-campus labs and clinical work. Now, through the MC Foundation-Adventist HealthCare partnership, they will have even more opportunities to learn from expert health care providers. 

The Montgomery College Foundation and Adventist HealthCare are partnering to grow the local workforce of qualified nurses. The new partnership offers MC nursing students educational and professional opportunities that include mentoring, internships, and job shadowing of expert medical providers. The eight-year agreement will also create new scholarships for students seeking an associate of science degree in nursing.

Adventist HealthCare operates a network of three acute-care hospitals, two rehabilitation hospitals and multiple rehab outpatient centers, two cancer centers and imaging locations, as well as integrated primary, specialty and home care services in locations throughout the Washington, D.C., region. The system is recognized as a leader in the areas of heart, orthopedics, maternity, and mental health.

“We are pleased to partner with Montgomery College in offering excellent and accessible education to ensure the next generation of nurses are fully prepared to provide compassionate, high-quality care,” said Terry Forde, Adventist HealthCare president and CEO.

Eligible students must be a Montgomery County or Prince George’s County resident, enrolled in Montgomery College’s associate of science in nursing program full time, and remain in good academic standing.