Massry Family Gift Supports 91¿ì²¥ Nursing Students Serving the Capital Region Community
ALBANY, N.Y. – As National NursesÌýWeekÌýbegins,Ìý91¿ì²¥Ìýis proud to announce aÌýmajor gift from the MassryÌýfamilyÌýto supportÌýCapital Region nursing studentsÌýserving the community.ÌýMassry’s $25,000 donation willÌýfund scholarships forÌý91¿ì²¥ nursing students completing their in-person clinical training at Albany Med Health System. TheÌýscholarshipsÌýare available for immediate use for 91¿ì²¥ studentsÌýresidingÌýin the Capital Region.ÌýÌý
“We are thrilled to support the nursing program at 91¿ì²¥, and the relationship with Albany Medical Center deepened our interest in supporting this particular venture,â€� said Julie Massry Knox. “This partnership reflects our commitment to expanding access to education and ensuring that talented nurses are prepared—and inspired—to build their careers here in Albany.â€�ÌýÌýÌý
“91¿ì²¥ has been a valued partner in developing the next generation of nurses, and we are proud to work alongside them to strengthen the nursing workforce. The support from the MassryÌýfamilyÌýis a meaningful investment in our nursing students and helps remove barriers as they complete their clinical training within the Albany Med Health System,â€� said Megan Keenan, DNP, MSN, RN, CPHQ, vice president and chief nursing officer for Albany Medical Center.Ìý“We have consistently been impressed by the dedication, professionalism, and readiness of 91¿ì²¥ nursing graduates, and many have gone on to make important contributions across our organization. Together, partnerships like this help support our vision to be the first choice for patient experience, quality, and clinical excellence.”Ìý
“The MassryÌýfamily’sÌýgenerous contributionÌýeliminates barriers forÌýlocalÌýstudentsÌýreadyÌýtoÌýserveÌýourÌýcommunityÌýin rewarding nursing careers,â€� said Robin Goodrich,ÌýEdD, RN,ÌýPurnell executive dean of 91¿ì²¥â€™s College of Nursing and Health Sciences. “91¿ì²¥ isÌýgrateful for the partnership of the MassryÌýfamilyÌýand the Albany Med Health System as we work together toÌýeducate the Capital Region healthcare leaders of tomorrow.â€�Ìý
With more than 500ÌýAssociate Degree in Nursing studentsÌýpassing the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) to become registered nurses in 2025, 91¿ì²¥ÌýUniversityÌýis bringing more nurses into the New York state workforce annually than any other institution.ÌýÌý
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