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On August 27, 2024, the RN Apprenticeship Program at DHR Health, in partnership with RGV College, celebrated a significant milestone. During a meeting attended by leaders from healthcare, education, workforce development, and local businesses, the group reviewed the progress of this innovative program, which seeks to address the nursing shortage in the Rio Grande Valley by blending classroom education with hands-on clinical experience. This article provides an in-depth look at the program’s achievements, challenges, and plans for the future.
The RN Apprenticeship Program, launched in May 2024, is among the first in the United States. Its goal is to offer a practical solution to the growing nursing shortage by creating a pathway for Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) to advance to Registered Nurse (RN) status through a hands-on approach to education. The program allows participants to work while they earn their RN credentials, combining clinical training at DHR Health with academic courses at RGV College.
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