UNC Health Rockingham Foundation Provides Scholarships for CNA Candidates
EDEN, N.C., Feb. 24, 2023 — Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) are essential to patient care at UNC Health Rockingham. They are vital in providing basic elements of care to patients, keeping nurses up to date with patients' progress and concerns, and offering reassurance and support to patients and their families. As such, the hospital strives to hire highly qualified CNAs to ensure the quality of healthcare services provided to patients.
“Nurse aides play a critical role in creating a positive patient experience and generating successful outcomes for those entrusting us with their wellbeing,” said Dr. Thresa Hardy, Chief Nursing Officer and Chief Operating Officer at UNC Health Rockingham. “Our teams need more of these skilled individuals to help meet the demand for care in today’s healthcare environment.”
To support the hospital in its recruitment efforts, the Rockingham Health Care Foundation is funding two full scholarships for CNAs attending Rockingham Community College during each of its three annual Certified Nurse Aide I sessions. Scholarship funding covers all expenses including tuition and uniforms, as well as the fee for the State License Exam.
“The Foundation recognizes the cost-related barriers that tuition and fees can pose for those entering the health-related fields,” said Randy Hunt, chair of the Foundation. “It is our mission to support UNC Health Rockingham in meeting our community’s health care needs while keeping us close to home. These scholarships are an investment in local individuals who will impact the wellbeing of our neighbors for years to come.”
Interested candidates should submit their completed application by March 31. Applications are available online at uncrockingham.org/foundation.
For more information on these scholarships, please contact Erica Vernon, director of the Rockingham Health Care Foundation, at 336-627-8510 or rockinghamfoundation@unchealth.unc.edu.
UNC Health Rockingham is a nonprofit, 108-bed community hospital preserving excellent, compassionate and trusted care where it is needed most: close to home. As a cornerstone in Eden, N.C., and a major employer, UNC Health Rockingham serves people throughout Rockingham County and in neighboring Southern Virginia areas. In addition to inpatient, outpatient, surgical and emergency care, the hospital offers diagnostic and treatment services, provide screenings and tests and lead wellness initiatives. More information about UNC Health Rockingham may be found at uncrockingham.org.
