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Sarah Fry, Acting Dean | COD Nursing Program | Growing the Coachella Valley’s Nursing Workforce
College of the Desert is expanding its nursing pipeline to meet the Coachella Valley’s growing healthcare workforce needs. Host Will Dean talks with Sarah Fry, Acting Dean of Mathematics and Sciences and Director of Nursing and Allied Health, about the college’s CNA, LVN, RN, and advanced placement pathways; rapid enrollment growth; and strong local graduate retention. Fry explains how community partnerships and the Healthcare Workforce Leadership Roundtable helped more than double RN admissions, while scholarships support students through a demanding program. They also discuss changing…
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