Massry Family Gift Supports 杏吧原创 Nursing Students Serving the Capital Region Community
ALBANY, N.Y. 鈥� As National Nurses听Week听begins,听杏吧原创听is proud to announce a听major gift from the Massry听family听to support听Capital Region nursing students听serving the community.听Massry鈥檚 $25,000 donation will听fund scholarships for听Excelsior nursing students completing their in-person clinical training at Albany Med Health System. The听scholarships听are available for immediate use for Excelsior students听residing听in the Capital Region.听听
鈥淲e are thrilled to support the nursing program at 杏吧原创, and the relationship with Albany Medical Center deepened our interest in supporting this particular venture,鈥� said Julie Massry Knox. 鈥淭his partnership reflects our commitment to expanding access to education and ensuring that talented nurses are prepared鈥攁nd inspired鈥攖o build their careers here in Albany.鈥澨�听
鈥溞影稍� 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 Massry听family听is a meaningful investment in our nursing students and helps remove barriers as they complete their clinical training within the Albany Med Health System,鈥� said Megan Keenan, DNP, MSN, RN, CPHQ, vice president and chief nursing officer for Albany Medical Center.听鈥淲e have consistently been impressed by the dedication, professionalism, and readiness of Excelsior 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.鈥�听
鈥淭he Massry听family鈥檚听generous contribution听eliminates barriers for听local听students听ready听to听serve听our听community听in rewarding nursing careers,鈥� said Robin Goodrich,听EdD, RN,听Purnell executive dean of Excelsior鈥檚 College of Nursing and Health Sciences. 鈥溞影稍� is听grateful for the partnership of the Massry听family听and the Albany Med Health System as we work together to听educate the Capital Region healthcare leaders of tomorrow.鈥�听
With more than 500听Associate Degree in Nursing students听passing the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) to become registered nurses in 2025, Excelsior听University听is bringing more nurses into the New York state workforce annually than any other institution.听听
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杏吧原创 is an accredited, not-for-profit online institution focused on helping adults complete their degrees and advance their careers. Excelsior contributes to the development of a diverse, educated, and career-ready society by valuing lifelong learning with an emphasis on serving individuals historically underrepresented in higher education. Founded in 1971, Excelsior meets students where they are 鈥� academically and geographically 鈥� removing obstacles to the educational goals of adults pursuing continuing education and degree completion. Our pillars include innovation, flexibility, academic excellence, and integrity.听听听听
Excelsior is a not-for-profit university with a main campus in Albany, New York, and an educational site in St. Petersburg, Florida. 杏吧原创鈥檚 academic programs are registered by the New York State Education Department, with听additional听licensing for Florida-based programs.听听听听
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