Why Join the Nursing Apprenticeship Program?
The Nursing Apprenticeship Program provides a unique opportunity for nursing students to gain invaluable hands-on experience in real healthcare settings. This program offers:
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- Clinical Exposure: Work alongside experienced healthcare professionals in diverse clinical environments.
- Skill Development: Enhance your clinical and interpersonal skills, preparing you for a successful nursing career.
- Networking: Build connections within the healthcare industry and open doors to future career opportunities.
- Professional Development: Receive mentorship and guidance from seasoned nurses and educators.
- Enhanced Resume: Boost your resume with practical experience that sets you apart in the job market.
How to Apply
Application coming soon!
Complete all six sections of the application:
- Demographics
- Education
- Scheduling/Availability
- Employment
- References
- Program Registration and Apprenticeship Agreement
*Digital Signatures will be required in two designated locations within the application.
- Application
- Resume
- Transcript (unofficial)
Submit all files as one PDF by email under the subject of Spring 2024 Apprentice Application – Last Name.(Example: Spring 2024 Apprentice Application – COMPTON) to mcompton@wallace.edu.
The deadline to submit your application can be found on the application cover letter.
Please note that late applications or incomplete applications (missing resume and transcript(s)) will not be accepted.
Make sure to submit your application before the deadline to be considered for this exceptional opportunity.
What are the requirements of the Nursing Apprenticeship Program?
- Must be an active, current student of Wallace Community College.
- Submit a Wallace Community College nursing program application during appropriate application windows and be accepted to the Nursing program.
- Late or incomplete applications (missing resume and transcripts) will not be accepted.
- All nursing students enrolled in PN or RN courses (NUR 105/106) will be invited to apply for our prestigious Nursing Apprenticeship Program.
- Healthcare facilities will make acceptance decisions by offering apprenticeship positions to selected candidates.
- Participating healthcare facilities select and hire apprentices, based on the number of open positions they have available. Current employees may be selected for the apprenticeship. All apprentices sign an apprenticeship agreement.
- Student apprentices must commit to working for the healthcare facility and participating in on-the-job learning at the healthcare facility during the nursing program. Included in working days are clinical days students are performing for nursing program clinical requirements. Apprenticeship clinical days begin in the second semester of attendance.
- Student apprentices must apply to the Alabama Board of Nursing for an apprentice permit.
- Student apprentices are not paid for on-campus classes, labs, or simulation. Student apprentices are paid for clinical hours, not to include simulation.
- Student apprentices will work one-on-one with a licensed nurse from the healthcare facility. Students will be held accountable to the same clinical requirements as non-apprentice students in the program.
We look forward to receiving your applications and working with you on this exciting journey toward becoming a skilled and compassionate nurse.
Ms. Martha Compton
Associate Dean, CTE
Email: mcompton@wallace.edu
Phone: 334-556-6822
Ms. Emily McIntosh
WCCD Nursing Apprenticeship Coordinator
Email: emcintosh@wallace.edu
Phone: 334-556-2441