The Banner Health Nurse Fellows Program is a program that is designed to increase the capacity of existing college nursing programs while building a pipeline of qualified registered nurses for Banner Health. The program provides students entering the Maricopa Community College nursing program the opportunity to receive tuition, books and fees paid by Banner Health in exchange for an employment commitment after completion of the nursing degree program.
Dates:
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Cohort |
Applications Deadline |
Interviews and Decisions |
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July 2008 |
April 4, 2008 |
Regularly Scheduled |
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October 2008 |
June 20, 2008 |
Regularly Scheduled |
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March 2009 |
October 17, 2008 |
Regularly Scheduled |
2008 Information Session Dates and Times:
All sessions are held at GateWay Community College, Center for Health Education, Auditorium, 108 N. 40th St., Phoenix, AZ
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Date |
Time |
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Tuesday, June 17, 2008 |
5:00 p.m. |
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Wednesday, July 16, 2008 |
1:00 p.m. |
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Thursday, August 14, 2008 |
3:00 p.m. |
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Thursday, September 18, 2008 |
5:00 p.m. |
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Tuesday, October 14, 2008 |
1:00 p.m. |
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Wednesday, November 12, 2008 |
3:00 p.m. |
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Tuesday, December 16, 2008 |
1:00 p.m. |
Eligibility:
- Have completed your academic requirements and are ready to enter the MCCD nursing program (please contact academic advisor regarding academic requirements)
- Must have completed BIO 202 and BIO 205 by application due date
- Be on the MCCD list of currently eligible students to enter into the nursing program
- Be eligible to work in the U.S.
Program Details:
- Is a 16-month accelerated program offered through participating Community Colleges in the Maricopa Community College District
- Will pay for the cost of tuition, books, and fees
- 30 participants per cohort
- Individuals selected will agree to work for Banner Health full-time as a registered nurse for a minimum of three years following graduation
Participating Maricopa Community Colleges:
Materials to submit:
- Complete the MCCD Nursing Program application
- Attend an Information Session held monthly at GateWay Community College.
- Complete the Banner Health Nurse Fellows application,
only available at the Information Session
- Attach a copy of the NET score and an unofficial transcript
- Meet the criteria for selection. Selected applicants are invited to interview with a panel of Banner Health staff members
To check on receipt of application or if you are re-applying and need a new application, email Nurse Fellows Maricopa Community College. If you have applied to the MCCD Nursing Program, you can check on your Application Status page for receipt and progress of your application.
For More Information:
Please contact the Banner Center for Health Careers at (602) 747-8020 or via e-mail.
Banner Health will comply with all Federal regulations, policies and laws which are currently in effect. All participants are bound by any Federal, State or Local laws/regulations as well as the Internal Revenue codes which are currently in effect.