Boosting Local Healthcare: BridgeValley CTC Secures $1.58 Million to Expand Nursing Education

BridgeValley Community and Technical College in South Charleston, West Virginia, has received $1.58 million from a Congressionally Directed Spending award. This funding, facilitated by Senators Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito, is part of the FY24 Appropriation Bill. The college plans to use these funds to expand its School of Nursing Program.

The funds are intended to help address healthcare shortages in West Virginia. The expansion aims to allow more students, especially those from rural and underserved areas, to enroll and graduate. This is expected to increase the number of Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) in the region, improving healthcare delivery and access.

The focus of the expanded nursing program is to prepare students for licensure exams such as NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN. This preparation aims to ensure graduates are ready to meet the healthcare needs of West Virginia effectively.

President Casey Sacks of BridgeValley highlighted the critical support of the senators in this initiative. He noted that expanding the nursing program is key to improving healthcare services in local communities. The college anticipates that the initiative will enhance patient care and reduce bed closures in acute-care facilities.

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