DENVER, Aug. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- DaVita
has expanded a tuition and support program for its clinical
teammates to help them earn an associate's degree in nursing. The
program, named Bridge to Your Dreams, includes comprehensive
resources to help support and guide selected DaVita patient care
technicians, licensed vocational nurses and licensed practical
nurses currently employed with the company as they advance their
education.
"Fostering an environment where education and career advancement
opportunities are easily accessible is a priority at DaVita,"
Mandy Hale, DNP, MSN, MBA, RN, CNN,
chief nursing officer for DaVita Kidney
Care. "Through Bridge to Your Dreams, we're nurturing
teammates into rewarding careers that help to shape the future of
kidney care."
Bridge to Your Dreams follows a unique model that connects
participants with nursing education and psychosocial support to
help them succeed. Interested applicants can attend an
informational webinar and must submit an application before
completing a four-week online nursing school simulation course to
determine eligibility and be selected for the program.
For selected participants, the program will cover most nursing
school tuition and related costs, including the completion of
prerequisite courses. DaVita has collaborated with Bright
Horizons® FastTrack to provide online college
courses, which will transfer into many Associate Degree in Nursing
programs across the country.
Nurses are critical to delivering quality patient care. As the
U.S. population increases and people live longer, the number of
nurses available to care for patients is declining. According to
the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the U.S. will need an additional
203,700 new registered nurses each year through 2026 to fill newly
created positions and to replace retiring nurses.
DaVita aims to address obstacles that prevent people from
continuing their education to create a pipeline of highly trained
nurses. Bridge to Your Dreams participants are paired with Bright
Horizons EdAssist Solutions academic advisors and success
coaches who will create overall education plans and guide them in
overcoming challenges balancing work and their education. Once
participants complete the program, DaVita will support role
placement where there are available opportunities and nurses are
most needed.
DaVita amplifies its democratic culture via robust training and
career development initiatives that support teammates' evolving
needs. Bridge to Your Dreams is a component of DaVita Rewards, a
program that provides teammates and their families with resources
above and beyond standard benefits packages, including health care
coverage, retirement planning, career development and social and
emotional well-being.
To learn more about DaVita or how to join the company, visit
Careers.DaVita.com.
About DaVita
DaVita (NYSE: DVA) is a health care provider focused on
transforming care delivery to improve quality of life for patients
globally. The company is one of the largest providers of kidney
care services in the U.S. and has been a leader in clinical quality
and innovation for more than 20 years. Through DaVita Kidney Care, the company treats patients
with chronic kidney failure and end stage kidney disease. DaVita is
committed to bold, patient-centric care models, implementing the
latest technologies and moving toward integrated care offerings for
all. Through these efforts, DaVita has also become the largest
provider of home dialysis in the country. As of June 30, 2020,
DaVita served 205,300 patients at 2,795 outpatient dialysis centers
in the United States. The
company also operated 287 outpatient dialysis centers in ten
countries worldwide. DaVita has reduced hospitalizations, improved
mortality, and worked collaboratively to propel the kidney care
industry to adopt an equitable and high-quality standard of care
for all patients, everywhere. To learn more,
visit DaVita.com/About.
Contact Information
Media:
Halie Peddle
halie.peddle@davita.com
(303) 550-6349
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