
Gaston College
Apprenticeship 321
Gaston College-led partnership of employers for advanced manufacturing, industrial maintenance and healthcare.
Nursing is a field of study focused on helping people stay healthy, preventing illnesses, and providing care to those sick or injured. Nurses are incredibly important in the healthcare system and can work in many places, such as hospitals, clinics, schools, and even people's homes.
This role requires strong interpersonal skills, critical thinking, attention to detail, and a passion to ensure patients receive the best possible care. Opportunities for career advancement include specialization in areas like public health, health care management, and administering anesthesia.
Explore the pathways below to learn more.
Apprenticeships, internships, tuition assistance, and employer programs offer prospective nurses valuable opportunities to kickstart their nursing careers.
Apprenticeships provide hands-on training and mentorship, allowing aspiring nurses to gain practical experience while learning. Internships provide real-world exposure to nursing practice, helping students develop essential skills and explore different specialties. Tuition assistance programs help relieve the financial burden of nursing education, making it more accessible. Employer programs, such as training initiatives and mentorship opportunities, support nurses in their professional growth and advancement.
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Apprenticeship 321
Gaston College-led partnership of employers for advanced manufacturing, industrial maintenance and healthcare.
Home Health Care Apprenticeship
Provides a broad range of quality home care services under the supervision of a registered nurse to meet clients' individual needs.
Bridges to Healthcare Internship
An innovative paid program created to assist in closing the skills gap in healthcare by supporting the education of high school students and recent high school graduates.
Nurse Scholars Program (NSP/MNSP)
The NSP/MNSP Program provided merit-based loans to North Carolina students who commit to work as registered nurses or nurse educators in North Carolina.
Nurse Education Scholarship Loan Plan (NESLP)
The NESLP Program provided forgivable loans to qualified North Carolina residents who are committed to working full-time as nurses in North Carolina.
Nurse Corps Scholarship Program
HRSA offers scholarships to help students pay for their health profession education. In return, students work at a Critical Shortage Facility (CSF) when they graduate.