FITCHBURG — For twenty-five years, Monty Tech has hosted its Practical Nursing Program, which has no prerequisite course, reduced rates for in-district learners, evening hours, and program completion in less than one year.<\/p>\n
This remarkable evening training program serves a largely nontraditional student population, many of whom are looking for a career change, or are encouraged by the program’s success rate and quick training schedule. What may not be so evident to students when they first apply, though, are faculty and staff members like Terri Dushion, Laural Aiesi, Bambi Luchock and Cheryl Koula, who serve as extraordinary resources to students entering the program and the healthcare field.<\/p>\n
“Our program is very personal in that we all are invested in the success of the students,” said Dushion, a full-time faculty member since 2019, recently serving as interim program director. “We look at each student and identify what it takes for them to succeed. We provide support through advising and open office hours, and hope the students know that we are there for them on every level.”<\/p>\n
Recent graduate Eilish Lancey affirms that the faculty’s student-centered approach is the key to success. While Lancey was not always a top student, at Monty Tech she found her stride.<\/p>\n
“At Monty Tech’s PN program, I won the Academic Excellence Award for having the highest grade point average of 96.6,” Lancey said. “The instructors were truly amazing; the content they taught us and the pacing of it really allowed it to stick and be applicable in daily practice.”<\/p>\n
The accelerated schedule can be daunting, admitted Dushion, “But students like the idea of completing nursing school in 41 weeks. Students like how they can significantly change their lives by entering a profession in less than a year. Our program is designed to be a starting point for individuals who want to become a nurse and will eventually further their education.”<\/p>\n
And it’s not just the Monty Tech faculty that sets this program apart, it’s the numerous “partnerships with our clinical sites which allow our students a variety of learning experiences. Our clinical sites often reach out to students with offers of employment,” added Dushion. “Maybe it’s the program’s longevity, remarkable NCLEX pass rates, or reliance on faculty reputation that encourages clinical sites to partner with the program. Or maybe it’s the quality of candidate they are seeing coming out of the Monty Tech program that keeps them coming back for more. Either way, it’s graduates like Eilish Lancey and Kari McGivern that make Monty Tech so proud.”<\/p>\n
McGivern, a 2022 graduate, is now making a difference, working as an addiction nurse as well as a school nurse. Because of her Monty Tech foundation, she learned to think critically, seeking the root of a patient’s concerns.<\/p>\n
“The program pushed me to learn and ask the ‘why’ of each of my patients’ conditions,” said McGivern.<\/p>\n
Encouraging others to consider entering this important field, McGivern would certainly recommend Monty Tech.<\/p>\n
“The teachers in this program will go above and beyond to prepare you to pass the boards. I have made lifelong friends.”<\/p>\n
The Monty Tech Practical Nursing Program, located in Fitchburg, is an accredited post-secondary school, and looks to serve approximately 50-60 students annually, encouraging applicants from our sending district of 18 cities and towns. To learn more about Monty Tech, visit https:\/\/www.montytech.net\/lpn.<\/p>\n
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