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Comprehensive care delivered directly to our community.
The AltaMed Nursing School Collaborative recruits, mentors, trains, and places nursing candidates at AltaMed clinic sites through the following career pathways - made possible by a $20 million investment in the future of community health care.
Educating the Next Generation of Nurses
Nurses are the backbone of the health care system - guiding treatment plans, advocating for patients, and supporting personalized care. Yet many individuals who feel called to the profession face economic, social, and educational barriers that prevent them from pursuing it.
To address this, we established the AltaMed Nursing School Collaborative in East Los Angeles, providing students with access to affordable, world-class nursing education and clinical training in a community health setting. Because health care professionals often settle where they train, this experience is designed to inspire and empower the next generation of nurses to serve the communities that need them most.
Career Development Pathways
Recruiting and retaining RNs by supporting aspiring and incumbent LVNs as they advance their careers
Building a nursing workforce that practices at the top of the profession, improving patient safety and care quality
Training second-year NP students to provide culturally competent care in underserved communities, with advanced skills to diagnose, treat, and prescribe
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Nursing career development pathways
Ladders of Opportunity
| Program | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Home Health Aides Program | $34,900 |
| Certified Nursing Assistant Program | $39,430 |
| Medical Assistant with Phlebotomy Certification | $44,200 |
| Bridge Programs such as Medical Assistant to LVN | $62,340 |
| 10-Month LVN Program | $62,340 |
| Licensed Vocational Nurse to RN, with an Associate Degree in Nursing | $93,600 |
| Leadership Development for BSN Students | $93,600 |
| Registered Nurse (RN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing | $93,600 |
| Nurse Practitioner (NP) Completes NP-Focused Master's or Doctoral Program | $132,050 |
Academic Partners
Nursing
Marlene's Story: A Grandmother's Caregiving Inspired a Lifelong Journey Into Nursing
Meet Marlene Ontiveros, a Nurse Supervisor at AltaMed's PACE program, whose grandmother's devoted caregiving planted the seed for a lifelong journey into nursing that continues to inspire patients and colleagues every day.
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