Western Michigan University partners with Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services to expand opportunities for Nursing Students
KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University has partnered with Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services to provide nursing students with financial support and hands-on experience through Pine Rest Nursing Academy.
Accepted students may receive tuition assistance each semester, for a maximum of $40,000, while completing their degrees and gaining experience in behavioral health care.
“This opportunity is an incredible resource for students,” said Dr. Lisa Singleterry, director and associate professor for the WMU Bronson School of Nursing. “The financial support allows students to focus on their studies while gaining valuable real-world experience that prepares them for success after graduation.”
In return, participants agree to work at Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services during nursing school and commit to two years of employment after becoming licensed nurses in Michigan.
“We are proud to support Western Michigan University students as they begin their careers,” said Amy Pierce-Danders, workforce development manager at Pine Rest. “Through this program, we not only nurture the skills and confidence nurses will need for a successful career, but we also create a brighter future of care for families throughout our Michigan community.”
In addition to tuition assistance, the program offers mentorship, professional development opportunities, flexible paid work schedules, direct patient care experience and access to certifications and specialized training.
Students must be accepted into Western Michigan University’s nursing program and remain in good academic standing.
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About Pine Rest
Pine Rest, the single largest freestanding behavioral health provider in Michigan and the second largest in the country, has been the proven leader and preeminent behavioral health partner in West Michigan for decades. It offers a full continuum of services including inpatient and partial hospitalization, psychiatric urgent care, residential and outpatient services, addiction treatment and recovery, senior care services, specialized assessment and treatment clinics, and the Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health, the first of its kind in Michigan. In addition to the main campus in Grand Rapids, Pine Rest has 21 outpatient locations throughout West and Northern Michigan. With a multi-disciplinary team of over 800 world class physicians, clinicians, advanced practice professionals and clinical colleagues, Pine Rest has the most expertise and experience to serve Michigan’s behavioral health care needs. For more information, go to www.pinerest.org.