New Partner

The Gila Community College & Payson Regional Medical Center (PRMC) are partnering to enhance the Registered Nursing program. Chris Wolf, CEO of PRMC, & Margo Bracamonte, Senior Dean of Gila Community College, have identified a plan that will bring quality nursing training to students in the Payson area.

The plan includes establishing a skills lab at the medical center in Payson & funding to help secure a highly qualified nursing instructor in Payson. The plan allows for Payson Regional Medical Center & the college to build capacity in assuring quality training opportunities for students & assuring the medical center a well trained nursing staff. Senior Dean Bracamonte notes, “Our collaboration with Payson Regional Medical Center is a true milestone for the college’s nursing program. This is an exciting time for both the PRMC & the college.”

The Registered Nursing Program was implemented 1 year ago & continues to be the cornerstone of the workforce development effort for the college.