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Bridging the Gap: Bryant & Stratton College's New Practical Nursing Program Meets Rochester's Growing Healthcare Needs

ROCHESTER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bryant & Stratton College is proud to announce the launch of its new Practical Nursing Program at the Henrietta campus, providing aspiring healthcare professionals with a dynamic pathway into the fast-growing nursing field. The program, set to begin in September, is designed to prepare students for rewarding careers as Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) in a wide range of healthcare environments.

This program will address both the growing student demand and the pressing need for healthcare workers in the community.

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This comprehensive curriculum combines classroom instruction with real-world clinical experience, ensuring that students not only learn essential nursing skills but also gain hands-on training in various healthcare settings. Graduates will be equipped to provide patient care in environments such as hospitals, physicians’ offices, nursing homes, assisted living communities, rehabilitation centers, and home healthcare settings.

Nicole Riemer, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, CPNP-PC, Nursing Program Director at Bryant & Stratton College, stated, “This program is a direct response to the increasing demand for qualified nursing professionals across New York State and the country. Our mission is to provide students with the education and support they need to launch meaningful, in-demand careers in healthcare.”

The new Practical Nursing Program at the Henrietta campus is part of the college’s continued expansion of its healthcare offerings. Bryant & Stratton College officials are confident that this program will address both the growing student demand and the pressing need for healthcare workers in the community.

Enrollment for the program is now open, with limited seats available. Prospective students are encouraged to apply early. Classes will begin in September.

For more information about the program, admissions process, and financial aid options, please visit www.bryantstratton.edu or call 888-836-9748.

About Bryant & Stratton College:

Founded in 1854, Bryant & Stratton College, a non-profit institution, has built its reputation and success on a commitment to excellence and high standards. Bryant & Stratton College is an accredited institution and a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) www.msche.org. Bryant & Stratton College’s accreditation status is Accreditation Reaffirmed. The Commission’s most recent action on the institution’s accreditation status on 6/22/2017 was to reaffirm accreditation. MSCHE is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Bryant & Stratton College has campus locations in New York, Ohio, Virginia, and Wisconsin, as well as an Online Education division, and a Continuing Education department. For over 170 years, Bryant & Stratton College has offered students access to career-relevant education leading to bachelor's degrees, associate degrees, and professional certificates in the fields of healthcare, business, criminal justice, design, financial services, hospitality, human resources, paralegal studies, and information technology. In addition to access to education, Bryant & Stratton College offers students access to tools to help ensure their greatest chance at success through their Career Life Prep® program. Bryant & Stratton works with students to best map individual career paths - teaching the soft skills employers value most, helping establish valuable professional connections and internships and offering career services support even after graduation. Bryant & Stratton College is committed to helping students succeed in their education and beyond.

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Maria Scalise, Regional Marketing Director
Email: mfscalise@bryantstratton.edu Cell: 585-752-6913

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Email: mfscalise@bryantstratton.edu Cell: 585-752-6913

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