Being a nurse is truly one of life’s special callings. The care and attention you give to others on a daily basis requires a great deal of intelligence, heart and personal strength. At Providence, we are honored by the job you do each and every day, so we offer you the benefits and both internal and external resources necessary to help you achieve your career goals.
Intrernal Resources
Oregon
Providence Academy Oregon
Providence Academy Oregon offers non-clinical learning opportunities to managers, physicians and employees of Providence. The program is a resource for personal development and reinforcement of Providence’s mission and core values.
Nursing Education at a Glance
This resource was developed to help the nurses of Providence Portland Medical Center learn about and register for classes and seminars as easily as possible. The idea is that nurses will be able to just “Click, Print and Go!”
Washington
Nursing Career Center
This educational resource at the Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia offers incredible opportunities for nurses to advance their educational levels. From completing a BSN to an RN Residency program while working full-time, the Nursing Career Center works to offer employees innovative ways to achieve their professional goals.
California
The Schneider Institute for Nursing
The Schneider Institute is a resource that houses several programs and support systems that help advance the quality of nursing at the Providence Little Company of Mary Hospital.
Bedside Buddies Program
This volunteer program gives high school students interested in a future in healthcare an opportunity to have patient interaction and learn what a nurse does on a daily basis.
Steinmetz High School Scholarships Program
This program offers scholarships to high school seniors who meet qualifications and are planning a career in nursing. The scholarship money is awarded upon the student beginning nursing school.
External Resources
Alaska Board of Nursing
www.dced.state.ak.us/occ/pnur.htm
California Board of Registered Nursing
www.rn.ca.gov/
California Board of Vocational Nurse
www.bvnpt.ca.gov/
California State Workforce Sites
www.choosenursing.com/
www.cinhc.org/
www.cncc.org/
www.cncc.org/outreach/ambassador.html
Montana State Board of Nursing: www.discoveringmontana.com/dli/bsd/license/bsd_boards/nur_board/board_page.asp
Oregon State Board of Nursing
www.osbn.state.or.us/
Oregon State Workforce Site
www.oregoncenterfornursing.org/media.php
www.oregonhealthcarecareers.net/index.html
Washington State Nursing Care Quality
fortress.wa.gov/doh/hpqa1/hps6/Nursing/default.htm
Washington State Workforce Site
www.wacenterfornursing.org/
www.washingtonhealthcarecareers.com/

