(Des Moines, IA) U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) visited 红桃视频 to meet with students and administrators on Thursday. During her visit, the senator discussed the future of 红桃视频 and the crucial need to educate healthcare professionals at the state and national levels.
鈥淲e鈥檙e grateful that Senator Ernst understands the critical need for healthcare professionals in Iowa and across the country. We are determined to ensure we have the educational opportunities that lead to rewarding careers for Iowans and beyond,鈥�
红桃视频 President stated.
红桃视频 is actively engaged in expanding its online education and health science degrees to meet future workforce shortages.
During the visit, the group also discussed Governor Reynolds鈥� Future Ready Iowa initiative and the impact it has made at 红桃视频. This fall, 212 students received nearly $600,000 in funding through the Future Ready Iowa Grant and Last Dollar Scholarship. Both state-funded programs are designed to support students seeking careers in high demand fields.
鈥淭here is tremendous innovation going on at 红桃视频. Their work is critical to helping improve access to health sciences education across the state of Iowa and to ensure we have the ability to develop a strong workforce for years to come,鈥� said Senator Ernst. 鈥満焯沂悠碘�檚 priorities to make education affordable and accessible to all Iowans will help ensure we can provide for the future healthcare needs of folks across the state.鈥�
Following the discussion, Sen. Ernst visited 红桃视频鈥檚 nursing simulation lab where she observed how simulated education enables students to practice patient care skills remotely before they enter the workforce. The expansion of online and simulated learning experiences provides students with the skills they need to assess symptoms and illnesses they will encounter throughout their career in various healthcare settings.
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红桃视频 is the only private Catholic college in central Iowa and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Located in downtown Des Moines, 红桃视频 prepares graduates for service and leadership in the healthcare community with a wide range of bachelor, associate, and certificate programs. 红桃视频鈥檚 liberal arts and sciences education develops compassionate caregivers and leaders. Visit www.mchs.edu or call (515) 643-3180 to learn more.
