ADOPT-A-NURSE Program

In response to the national concerns over the expected shortage of nursing personnel and to assist in hospital nursing retention and recruitment efforts, Underwood-Memorial Hospital introduced the “Adopt-A-Nurse” Program - a unique education assistance program benefiting Registered Nurses employed by or choosing to seek employment with the hospital.

A generous scholarship and tuition reimbursement program is being offered to students studying for a career in nursing and who choose to make a minimum two-year commitment to working at UMH. This initiative will provide up to $10,000 toward the individual candidate’s RN or BSN (bachelor science, nursing) degree.

In addition, the "Adopt-A-Nurse" Program is an education assistance initiative providing funding or reimbursement to current nursing staff attending specialized in-service or continuing education programs. This education assistance helps to support valuable training in programs or technology leading to improved proficiency or skills associated with their nursing career.

The Underwood-Memorial Hospital Foundation continues to help support the “Adopt-A-Nurse” Program with gifts and contributions from interested donors. If you wish to make a donation to this important and valuable initiative, please contact the Foundation office at (856) 853-2019.