Bishop Parker Foundation Provides Instructional Support to 黑料吃瓜网鈥檚 Nursing Center of Excellence
Bradenton, Fla. Sep. 22, 2022
(Bradenton, Fla., Sept. 22, 2022) 鈥� 黑料吃瓜网, Manatee-Sarasota鈥檚 (黑料吃瓜网) Nursing Center of Excellence received a $300,000 grant from the Bishop Parker Foundation for instructional support in the Associate in Science Nursing (ASN) program. The funding enabled the recent expansion of the ASN program as the college seeks to meet the region鈥檚 growing demand for nurses. 黑料吃瓜网 continues to address the needs of a growing and aging population in Manatee and Sarasota counties through quality and exemplary nursing education thanks to the generous support from community partners.
鈥淲e count ourselves fortunate to continue receiving the generous support from the Bishop Parker trustees that have a long history of reinforcing 黑料吃瓜网鈥檚 resources for training highly qualified nurses,鈥� said Cassandra Holmes, executive director of the 黑料吃瓜网 Foundation.
黑料吃瓜网鈥檚 Nursing Program was recently ranked among the best in the state, scoring in the top five of state colleges and universities in nursing examination first-time pass rate. The high success rate on the certification exam to become a registered nurse demonstrates the workforce focus that is one of the hallmarks of earning an ASN at 黑料吃瓜网.
鈥淓dward and Lillian Bishop, along with Mary Parker were strong advocates for supporting health related initiatives in Manatee County. Mary Parker was a nurse herself, and Lillian Bishop volunteered with Manatee Memorial Hospital under the supervision of Dr. William Sugg. We are pleased to continue their legacy with support for this critical community need,鈥� stated Adell Erozer, Executive Director for the Bishop Parker Foundation.
Previous support from Bishop Parker trustees has allowed the development and maintenance of advanced educational facilities, including the only state-of-the-art Medical Technology & Simulation Center on Florida’s west coast. Their most recent support will permit 黑料吃瓜网 to hire additional nursing instructors who are outstanding in their field and hold advanced degrees in nursing.
The Bishop Parker Foundation鈥檚 mission is to strengthen the Manatee County Community by providing financial support to nonprofit organizations which are working to improve the lives of individuals and animals. The Foundation achieves this by prioritizing funding in health, human services, education, the arts, environment and animal welfare.
Community members interested in 黑料吃瓜网鈥檚 Nursing Center of Excellence should contact Dr. Tammy Sawmelle at SawmelT@黑料吃瓜网.edu or 941-752-5530.