From computer classes to leadership development, Bon Secours provides a wealth of opportunities to enhance your educational development.

Career Development
School at Work Program
  • Increases skill set of entry-level workers and encourages career advancement; course focuses on computers, math, reading and communication skills; choice of clerical or clinical track; participants are paid for at least 50% of class time
GED Prep Course
  • Prepares participants to take the General Educational Development certification exam, with fee covered under tuition reimbursement program
Computer Classes
  • Various computer classes to increase technical skills ranging from basic to advanced; focus on Windows, Excel, Word and PowerPoint


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Leadership Development
Early Careerist Program
  • One-year course for future leaders in healthcare administration; offers three rotations in core areas, networking sessions, and a mentor relationship with a Bon Secours executive
Leadership Program
  • Courses designed to create competent leaders and provide managers with the tools they need for success; subjects range from employee evaluation to dealing with difficult people


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Cultural Awareness
English as a Second Language
  • For foreign-born employees - practice with listening, speaking, reading, writing and pronunciation skills
Spanish
  • Both beginning and intermediate classes in Spanish, including medical terminology; emphasis on spoken language and vocabulary
American Sign Language
  • Basic and intermediate courses in American Sign Language, to help employees better communicate with the deaf and hard-of-hearing


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School of Medical Imaging
  • Accredited 24-month certificate program in Radiography and 6-month programs in CT and MRI, with both classroom and on-site instruction; mammography and bone density workshops; continuing education credit lectures for technologists


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Tuition Assistance
Tuition Prepayment
  • Helps hourly employees by paying tuition and book fees before classes start
Tuition Reimbursement
  • Pays back employees from $3,600 to $5,000 in annual tuition costs
Education Award
  • This $1,000 prize rewards those with a 3.0 cumulative GPA who are using tuition assistance to obtain a degree; employees are eligible once every four years by writing an essay


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Bon Secours Memorial School of Nursing
Diploma program preparing students for careers as registered nurses and providing them with eligibility to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN); opportunities for full-time, part-time, accelerated and LPN advanced placement study
Programs and Courses
Nurse Preceptor Program
  • Provides fundamental preparation for staff nurses who will serve as preceptors for newly hired employees
Charge Nurse Program
  • Prepares registered nurses to assume clinical charge nurse roles and responsibilities
Nursing Certification Preparation
  • Variety of review courses to support professional certification in various nursing specialties
Externship Program
  • Summer program to help rising senior nursing students gain clinical competence; designed to ease the transition from student to professional registered nurse
Nurse Internship Programs
  • Designed to support new graduates in the transition from student to professional nurse; includes classes related to the nursing specialty, a dedicated preceptor, an intern coordinator to help trouble-shoot problems, and a grace period to develop the necessary skills
Clinical Development Courses
  • Variety of individual classes designed for the RN and LPN, ranging from fundamentals of critical care nursing to high risk obstetrics; many offer continuing education units or contact hours; several are available online