St. Mary’s is committed to the professional development of our associates who are pursuing a formal education in nursing. As part of our strategic goals, we strive to support those in pursuit of a nursing degree. This year, St. Mary’s is proud to award 2013 Step Ahead Scholarship recipient, DeMitra Jones.
St. Mary’s Medical Center recognized the opportunity to award scholarships to St. Mary’s associates who were interested in pursuing a degree in nursing. Through this scholarship, St. Mary’s is able to allow a full-time associate the opportunity to work part-time while pursuing a nursing degree. They will remain compensated as full-time associates and still receive full-time benefits. The selection committee met with many inspirational associates who truly have a passion for nursing as well as St. Mary’s Health.
DeMitra is a Patient Care Tech II on 5 South: Post-Surgical. She has been employed at St. Mary’s for over three years and in patient care for over five years. DeMitra is very involved in her department. She serves as a Mission Representative, a Lift Champion, a Slipper Sheet Super User, and a PCT Preceptor. She was also an integral member of the team that revitalized intentional patient rounding. DeMitra stated in her application that, “I want to become a nurse so that I can make a difference in so many lives.†DeMitra attends Ivy Tech Community College and plans to graduate in 2015.
