U.S. Congressman Chaka Fattah and other local leaders to attend to highlight employment opportunities for nurses in long-term care and impact upon the local economy
PHILADELPHIA, April 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is being released by NewCourtland:
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NewCourtland will celebrate the opening of its School of Practical Nursing to expand nurse education opportunities in Philadelphia and increase the number of qualified nurses in Pennsylvania in light of the recent closures of several LPN schools and growing demand for nurses. |
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WHEN: |
Thursday, April 29, 2010 |
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11:15 a.m. |
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WHERE: |
NewCourtland Education Center |
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6950 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia |
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INTERVIEW & PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES:
- Betsy Gemmill, Chairperson, NewCourtland Board of Directors
- Gail Kass, President and CEO, NewCourtland
- Kathie Brogan, Chief Nursing Officer and Director of Education, NewCourtland
- U.S. Congressman Chaka Fattah
- Deputy Commerce Director Kevin Dow, City of Philadelphia
- Councilwoman Donna Reed Miller, City of Philadelphia
- Nursing students in the inaugural class
- Plaque dedication ceremony
- Tours of state-of-the-art simulation lab and demonstration of "SIM" man
ABOUT NEWCOURTLAND:
NewCourtland serves as a leading non-profit provider of community services, affordable housing, nursing homes, education and workforce development that meet the needs of low-income seniors in Philadelphia by combining highly trained, compassionate and friendly staff, with easy-to-use assistive technology and supportive services. For more information, visit www.newcourtland.org or call 1-888-530-4913.
SOURCE NewCourtland
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