Collaboration includes launch of new nursing
curriculum that increases access to career pathways
post-graduation
DENVER, Sept. 12,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DaVita Inc., a leading kidney
care provider, has joined forces with Adtalem Global Education, to
launch the "Introduction to Nephrology Nursing" curriculum as
a part of the Practice Ready. Specialty Focused.
™ (PRSF) initiative at one of its
institutions, Chamberlain University. Designed to prepare
pre-licensure nursing students for careers within the industry's
most in-demand fields, the PRSF program introduces students to
health care specialty options available with one-on-one
clinical experiences with practicing nurses before graduation.
"We often hear inspirational stories about people becoming
nurses because they want to change lives. However, since the
pandemic, the industry is seeing nurses experience burnout like
never before, as well as new nurses not receiving the specialty
training needed to enhance their career paths," said Tina Livaudais, RN, BSN, MBA, chief nursing
officer of DaVita Kidney Care.
"Chamberlain is the largest online school of nursing in the U.S.,
and our collaboration creates a unique opportunity to educate and
show nursing students how fulfilling a career in nephrology can be.
We look forward to working with Adtalem to train Chamberlain
students to become skilled nurses that provide patients with
ongoing, life-sustaining kidney care."
"As the U.S. experiences a critical shortage of nurses, we're
seeing that some health care specialties are more strongly impacted
than others — including nephrology. We are dedicated to ensuring
our students are equipped to fill this gap and aim to combat the
shortage crisis by connecting the students with hands-on experience
and potential employers like DaVita, which is why the PRSF program
was created," added Karen Cox, PhD,
RN, FACHE, FAAN, president of Chamberlain University.
"The collaboration with DaVita not only allows us to introduce
nursing students to nephrology, but also it's crucial for gaining
exposure into the specialty, first-hand clinical experience, and
the skills needed to graduate into a career in kidney
care."
Through the collaboration, Adtalem and DaVita will develop
online courses and a clinical practicum that delivers hands-on
learning experiences to Chamberlain students. The new
nephrology curriculum will provide the necessary tools,
information, and practical experience they need to understand
the nephrology clinical landscape and step into a nephrology
nursing career with a strong foundation.
Beginning in September 2023, third-year Chamberlain nursing
students can begin enrolling in the PRSF courses, which will start
on Jan. 8, 2024.
To learn more about what DaVita is doing to support students and
graduates, check out DaVita Careers.
About Chamberlain University
Chamberlain University,
an Adtalem Global Education (NYSE: ATGE) institution, educates,
empowers, and emboldens a diverse community of healthcare
professionals who seek to advance the health of
people, families, communities, and nations. Chamberlain has
the largest school of nursing in the U.S., with both on-campus
and online degree programs. Chamberlain is comprised of the College
of Nursing and the College of Health Professions, offering a
variety of bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and certificate
programs. Chamberlain University is accredited by the Higher
Learning Commission. Visit Chamberlain.edu for
more information, and follow
on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
About Adtalem Global
Education
Adtalem Global Education (NYSE: ATGE) is a
national leader in post-secondary education and a leading provider
of professional talent to the healthcare industry. With a
dedicated focus on driving strong outcomes that increase workforce
preparedness, Adtalem empowers a diverse learner
population to achieve their goals and make inspiring contributions
to their communities. Adtalem is the parent organization
of American University of the Caribbean
School of Medicine, Chamberlain University, Ross University School
of Medicine, Ross University School of
Veterinary Medicine and Walden
University. Adtalem's family of institutions has more
than 300,000 alumni andnearly
10,000 employees. Adtalem was named one of America's
Most Responsible Companies in 2021 and 2023 by Newsweek and
Statista, and one of America's Best Employers for Diversity in
2021 and 2022 by Forbes and
Statista. Visit Adtalem.com for more information and
follow on Twitter and LinkedIn.
About DaVita Inc.
DaVita (NYSE: DVA) is a health care provider focused on
transforming care delivery to improve quality of life for patients
globally. The company is one of the largest providers of kidney
care services in the U.S. and has been a leader in clinical quality
and innovation for more than 20 years. DaVita cares for patients at
every stage and setting along their kidney health journey—from
slowing the progression of kidney disease to helping to support
transplantation, from acute hospital care to dialysis at home. As
of June 30, 2023, DaVita served approximately 201,000 patients
at 2,703 outpatient dialysis centers in the United
States. The company also operated 353 outpatient dialysis centers
in 11 other countries worldwide. DaVita has reduced
hospitalizations, improved mortality, and worked collaboratively to
propel the kidney care industry to adopt an equitable and
high-quality standard of care for all patients, everywhere. To
learn more, visit DaVita.com/About.
CONTACTS
DaVita Inc.
Riley
Schweiger
Newsroom@davita.com
Adtalem Global
Education
AdtalemMedia@adtalem.com
View original content to download
multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/davita-and-adtalem-collaborate-to-address-growing-nephrology-nursing-shortage-301924505.html
SOURCE DaVita