21st Century Health Careers Program

Program Information | Student Nurse Extern / Graduate Student Intern Program | Frequently Asked Questions | Contact Information

Program Information

21st Century Health Careers Program Information

The 21st Century Health Careers Program introduces 11th and 12th grade high school students to potential career paths in the health care industry. Bronson Battle Creek, Kellogg Community College and the Calhoun Area Technology Center joined to create the 21st Century Health Careers Program in support of the School-to-Work initiatives.

Interested students with the necessary math, science and English skills are encouraged to join the two-year program. Students will receive an introduction to a variety of health career skills including: clinical skills, leadership skills, medical ethics, human anatomy, human physiology, foundations of interpersonal communication, medical terminology, emergency procedures, and many more. During the two years in the program, students will take four Kellogg Community College classes, for a potential to earn 13 credits. After basic clinical skills are introduced, students spend a portion of each month in a hospital or other medical setting. Students become part of an interesting and challenging team, learning new skills with professionals in the medical field

Contact Information

The 21st Century Health Careers Program gives all interested students first-hand experience in many of the health related fields. To receive more information about this program you can contact the program counselor at:

Program Counselor
The Calhoun Area Technology Center
475 East Roosevelt Avenue
Battle Creek, MI 49017
269-968-2271 tel
269-968-4344 fax
www.calhounareatech.com/21st_century.html

Student Graduate Nurse Intern Programs

The Bronson Battle Creek Student Nurse Extern/Graduate Nurse Intern Programs were created to offer students pursuing careers in nursing the opportunities to experience intensive hands-on patient care complimented by classroom experiences that replicate real-life health care conditions.

Aspiring nurses work in controlled environments with designated Nurse Preceptors and are orientated to Bronson Battle Creek documentation system and nursing philosophy.

Graduate Nurse Intern Program

The Graduate Nurse Intern Program assists students who have completed their nursing degrees to transition from student to registered nurse.

Graduate Nurse Interns participate in an intensive 12-week program, which includes both classroom learning and clinical experience. They are assigned to a Registered Nurse Preceptor, a person who provides one-on-one coaching and mentoring during their orientation period and beyond.

Periodically throughout the program and after program completion, the Graduate Nurse Interns come together with peers to talk about lessons learned, classroom and clinical experiences, as well as overall program benefits. This not only helps the students, but offers valuable feedback to program administrators so they can make modifications where appropriate

Program Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Individualized career development
• Ongoing educational opportunities
• Professional colleague support
• NCLEX Review for state examinations
• Tuition assistance for furthering education

Program Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program
• Eligible to sit for NCLEX exam in the State of Michigan

Our mission is to … serve together in providing excellent health care for our community and promoting wellness for the whole person offering access and compassion for all.

Our vision is to be the leader in addressing community health needs by delivering high quality, cost effective primary and secondary care in collaboration with physicians and other providers.

Our values are . . . quality, service, compassion, dignity, and integrity.