CMH Invests in Supporting Education for Nursing

Clatsop Community College graduated 18 nursing students this year and all but one have accepted positions at local facilities, including 7 at Columbia Memorial Hospital (CMH). CMH has been a consistent supporter of CCC’s Nursing Program and for several years has invested in the nursing faculty with a money gift through the CCC Foundation that supports the salary of one full-time nursing instructor to ensure quality education of the graduates.

The money gift of $80,000 from CMH for the 2021-22 academic year was received and recognized by the CCC Foundation and Nursing Program at the college. Doris Jepson, Director of Nursing and Allied Health at CCC stated, “I am very grateful to CMH. Their partnership support is vital to the training of future nurses at Clatsop Community College. Almost all of the 18 recent nursing graduates are working locally to support healthcare in our area. That is a huge achievement and one that CMH has played a key role in accomplishing.”

Support like this from CMH relieves some financial stress for the college in offering expensive programs such as nursing. Oregon State Board of Nursing regulates education programs for registered nursing, and directs nursing programs to maintain a ratio of 1 instructor per 8 students in the clinical setting. Students spend up to 900 hours in the clinical setting during the nursing program and due to this instructor to student ratio, nursing programs are expensive to offer. In order to keep tuition and fees as low as possible, Clatsop Community College is reliant on clinical partners to help offset the cost of offering a nursing program in our community.

CMH provides support beyond financial gifts. The hospital and its Foundation provide a wide range of support, including clinical opportunities for students within its hospital and clinics, and participation on Clatsop CC Advisory Committees.

Local nursing programs are crucial to rural areas like Clatsop County to keep skilled health professionals who want to live and work in our community and further contribute to the economic growth of our area.

Non-Discrimination Declaration

It is the policy of Clatsop Community College that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the grounds of race, color, sex, gender, marital status, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or disability in any educational programs, activities, or employment. Questions or complaints should be directed to Desiree Noah, Affirmative Action/Gender Equity (Title IX) Officer, Lower Library, Suite 103, dnoah@clatsopcc.edu (503) 338-2450; TDD (503) 338-2468. For Student Access Services, contact Christine Riehl at criehl@clatsopcc.edu.

Accommodations

Students having questions about or a request for classroom accommodations should contact Christine Riehl at criehl@clatsopcc.edu.

Community members having questions about or a request for special needs and accommodation should contact Desiree Noah, Lower Library, Suite 103, dnoah@clatsopcc.edu (503) 338-2450; TDD (503) 338-2468. Please send special needs and accommodations requests here. Contact should be made at least two business days in advance of the event.

Declaración de no-discriminación

Es la política de Clatsop Community College que no habrá ningún tipo de discriminación o acoso por razón de raza, color, sexo, género, estado civil, religión, origen nacional, edad, orientación sexual, identidad de género o expresióno discapacidad en los programas educativos, actividades o en la contratación. Preguntas o quejas deben ser dirigidas al Desiree Noah, Oficial de Acción Afirmativa / Título IX localizada en la biblioteca, oficina número 103 dnoah@clatsopcc.edu número de teléfono (503) 338-2450, TDD (discapacidad auditiva) (503) 338-2468. Para servicios de acceso para estudiantes, comuníquese con Christine Riehl en criehl@clatsopcc.edu.

Ayuda a personas discapacitadas

Estudiantes que tengan preguntas o una requieran solicitud de adaptaciones en el aula deben comunicarse con Christine Riehl en criehl@clatsopcc.edu.

En cuanto a los miembros de la comunidad, se les pide que se comuniquen con Desiree Noah, localizada en la biblioteca, oficina número 103 dnoah@clatsopcc.edu número de teléfono (503) 338-2450, TDD (discapacidad auditiva) (503) 338-2468. Haga el favor de notificar a la oficina para que se le pueda proporcionar apoyo. La comunicación debe tomar lugar por lo menos dos días de trabajo antes del evento por el cual se requiera tal ayuda. Para más información, vea la página Web de Clatsop Community College bajo Información en Español.