Berkeley College School of Health Studies Graduates Prepare to Fill Nursing Shortage
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Senior Director, Communications and External Relations
973-200-1099
KME@BerkeleyCollege.edu
As communities face a critical shortage of healthcare workers, Berkeley College graduates are answering the call to service.
The Berkeley College School of Health Studies will honor graduates of its Licensed Practical Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (LPN to BSN) and Practical Nurse programs at pinning ceremonies on Friday, December 15, 2023.
Earlier this year, a study by the Health Professionals and Allied Employees union, the biggest union of registered nurses in New Jersey, found that a third of nurses have left the bedside in hospitals in the past three years. The study also reported that the average age of nurses is 52 years, with many moving close to retirement.
The ceremonies will feature remarks from student speakers planning to make an impact in the field of nursing.
WHERE: Berkeley College Renaissance Hall, 44 Rifle Camp Road, Woodland Park, NJ
WHEN: Friday, December 15, 2023
- Practical Nurse Ceremony, 9 a.m.
Student Speaker: Veronica Werner of North Arlington, NJ
- Licensed Practical Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (LPN to BSN) Ceremony, 11:30 a.m.
Student Speaker: Tiffany Coronado of Lake Hopatcong, NJ
MEDIA CONTACT:
Kelly J. Depsee
Senior Director, Communications and External Relations
Phone: 973-200-1099
Email: KME@BerkeleyCollege.edu
About Berkeley College
Berkeley College, founded in 1931, is a career-focused institution accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education that offers students Master’s, Bachelor’s, and Associate’s degree and Certificate programs in more than 20 career fields. The College also offers Continuing Education programs to enhance career credentials.
Berkeley College has campuses in New York City and in Newark, Woodbridge, and Woodland Park, NJ, with more than 3,500 students enrolled. In addition, Berkeley College Online® serves a global population. U.S. News & World Report has named Berkeley College among the Best Colleges for Online Bachelor’s Programs and among the Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans, for 10 consecutive years. Berkeley College was also ranked among the Best Regional Colleges/Universities in the North in the 2023-2024 edition of the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges survey. The website address is https://BerkeleyCollege.edu.
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