Carthage secures $1.32 million grant to expand nursing labs

Carthage has received a $1.32 million grant from the Wisconsin State Building Commission to support the College’s growing nursing program.

The grant will allow Carthage to expand its nursing labs and simulation facilities to accommodate more Bachelor of Science in Nursing students. Since the program began in Fall 2015, the nursing major has grown to enroll 361 students.

“The Carthage Nursing Department has a dynamic and growing program based on a liberal arts foundation,” said Paul Martino, dean of the Division of Professional Studies. “This new grant allows us to build on our current strengths of outstanding faculty, energetic students, and a mission to move one step closer to solving the Wisconsin nursing shortage.”

The Commission approved a total of $160.8 million in grants to complete key projects that will address pressing community needs and have a statewide impact.

Currently in the state of Wisconsin, about 3,500 registered nurses graduate from college each year. By the year 2035, it is estimated that Wisconsin will need to graduate 23,000 nurses a year to meet the state’s healthcare needs.

In addition to supporting the College’s four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, the additional space will enable Carthage to expand its popular new Certified Nurse Aide program. Since the start of 2024, 55 Carthage students, high school students, and community members have completed the one-month CNA training and can immediately begin entry-level healthcare work. Applications are now open for the next CNA session, which will be offered in January. Learn more at www.carthage.edu/cna

Read more about Carthage’s commitment to compassionate and excellent nursing care.