{"id":920,"date":"2023-07-14T13:03:33","date_gmt":"2023-07-14T17:03:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.senatorwaltertimilty.com\/?p=920"},"modified":"2023-07-18T13:11:13","modified_gmt":"2023-07-18T17:11:13","slug":"timilty-lauds-laboures-reinstatement-of-asn-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.senatorwaltertimilty.com\/timilty-lauds-laboures-reinstatement-of-asn-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Timilty Lauds Laboure’s Reinstatement of ASN Program"},"content":{"rendered":"

Senator Timilty Lauds Labour\u00e9 College of Healthcare Nursing Program Reinstatement by Board of Registration in Nursing<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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(BOSTON \u2013 07\/14\/2023) State Senator Walter F. Timilty (D-Milton) lauds the reinstatement of Labour\u00e9 College of Healthcare Associate of Science in Nursing (\u201cASN\u201d) program.<\/p>\n

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Laboure College of Healthcare<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

On June 20, Labour\u00e9 had received written notification from the Board of Registration in Nursing (\u201cBORN\u201d) withdrawing approval of the College\u2019s ASN program.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am thrilled that the BORN has reinstated Labour\u00e9 College\u2019s nursing program,\u201d said Timilty, who wrote a letter to the BORN urging them to reconsider their decision to withdraw program approval.<\/p>\n

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\u201cLabour\u00e9 College is a vital institution that has been combating the Massachusetts nursing shortage through its Associate of Science in Nursing program. The college\u2019s students mirror the diverse patient population on a greater scale than any nursing program in New England. These graduates are making a real difference in the lives of patients in our communities and that makes this decision a victory for the college, its students, and the healthcare workforce in Massachusetts,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

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Timilty submitted a letter to BORN appealing for the program to be reinstated. Then, on July 12, BORN voted to reinstate the ASN program, with an \u201capproval with warning\u201d status. The college will be allowed to enroll students in all nursing courses.\u00a0 As part of their decision, BORN staff will conduct a site visit in the fall and review the college\u2019s progress and approval status in October.<\/p>\n

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In his letter to the Board, Timilty wrote \u201cLabour\u00e9 College has compiled compelling evidence and information that demonstrates the critical role its nurses play in our Greater Boston communities and the significant impact their education and service have on the healthcare workforce.\u00a0 As an invaluable institution that has been combating the Massachusetts nursing shortage through its ASN program, Labour\u00e9 College with 1,340 students currently enrolled, is the largest associate-level nursing program in New England.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u201cThere is still work for us to do but [the date of the vote] was a big day for Labour\u00e9 and its students,\u201d said Lil Hsu, EdD, president of Labour\u00e9 College of Healthcare.<\/p>\n

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Labour\u00e9 College nurses play a critical role in the Greater Boston communities and there is a significant impact their education and service have on the healthcare workforce.<\/p>\n

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\u201cLabour\u00e9 is an invaluable institution. Labour\u00e9 students are increasing diversity in the healthcare workforce. Moreover, they mirror the diverse Boston patient population on a greater scale than any nursing program in New England,\u201d said Timilty.<\/p>\n

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Since 2019, during the challenges of the pandemic, over 1,200 associate-level nurses have graduated from Labour\u00e9 College and successfully passed their National Council Licensure Examination to become registered nurses, addressing the urgent need for qualified healthcare professionals in our region.<\/p>\n

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Notably, Labour\u00e9 College has demonstrated its commitment to increasing the diversity of the Massachusetts healthcare workforce.\u00a0 Labour\u00e9 College’s students are 67% BIPOC, and they mirror the diverse Boston patient.<\/p>\n

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Furthermore, by offering an ASN degree, Labour\u00e9 College breaks the cycle of poverty for many of its students and their families. The average student age is 35, and 63% of students live at or are approaching the federal poverty line. Moreover, 51% of Labour\u00e9 students are raising young children, and over 50% are currently working in Greater Boston as Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), nurse aides, and medical assistants. The ASN degree provides them with access to the nursing wage scale, offering a significant step up on the wage ladder and opening doors to economic stability for these individuals and their families.<\/p>\n

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