Conemaugh Nason Medical Center Now Accepting Applications For Nurse Externship Program

Conemaugh Nason Medical Center is now accepting applications for the Healthcare Provider RN Scholarship Program. The recipient will work in a paid extern position as a student, and will also receive $5,000 in their final year of school in exchange for committing to serve Conemaugh Nason Medical Center for either one year of full-time employment or two years of part-time employment after graduation.

The Healthcare Provider RN Scholarship Program, also known as the Wayne A. Baker, RN Memorial Scholarship, was established by Conemaugh Nason Medical Center as a loan forgiveness program to provide financial assistance to individuals who are training to become registered nurses. The program also helps the hospital recruit future staff in areas of greatest need. The scholarship began in 1989 and was offered through 1996. It was reintroduced in 2001 and continues to the present day.

“At this critical time in nursing, we are proud to offer a scholarship to help support nursing students who are committed to growing their careers in service to our patients and our community,” said Michelle Buttry, MHA, RN, BSN, CPPS, Chief Nursing Officer, Conemaugh Nason Medical Center. “The opportunity to work in our hospital as an extern provides excellent clinical training and experience to complement a nurse’s academic curriculum.”

Applicants must have completed a minimum of one year of their nursing program and have a maximum of one year remaining at the time of application. Applicants are also required to submit recommendations from educational personnel.

Applications can be obtained from the Human Resources Office and Nursing Office at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center (105 Nason Drive, Roaring Spring). Completed applications and required documents must be submitted by March 31, 2022. For more information, contact Nikki Yost, Director of Human Resources, at (814) 224-6202 or nyost@conemaugh.org.