Millersville University, HACC to sign new nursing agreement

MILLERSVILLE, Pa. (WHTM) – Two higher education institutions are teaming up to help combat a looming nursing shortage in Pennsylvania.

According to the Hospital and Health System Association of Pennsylvania, the state is predicted to face a shortage of over 20,000 nurses by 2026. They said that’s the worst in the nation.

The new agreement between Millersville University and Harrisburg Area Community College will offer a promising solution, leaders said.

“This innovative partnership between Millersville University and HACC is a win-win for everyone,” says Dr. Daniel A. Wubah, president of Millersville University. “It allows us to create a seamless pathway for students to pursue their nursing careers…while addressing the critical need for more qualified nurses in our region.”

Leaders said the program is designed so students can take one Millersville course per term while working on their registered nursing degree at HACC.

The concurrent enrollment means that once students complete their HACC degree, they can finish their BSN at Millersville University even faster. Concurrent education students are expected to complete their BSN within 12 to 15 months after graduating from HACC. Some students can finish in six to 12 months.

“HACC is thrilled to partner with Millersville University on this initiative, which will give HACC nursing students a headstart on their BSN program while completing their studies at HACC,” said John “Ski” Sygielski , HACC’s president and CEO.

The Millersville/HACC Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Concurrent Enrollment Program will be announced at 4 p.m. on June 12 on Millersville University’s campus.

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