Programs like the Tuition Deferment Program are helping students, including Juliana Rodriguez, RN ’24, to afford their nursing education. Juliana, 40, was inspired to pursue a career in nursing by a compassionate nurse who cared for her as a child. Her story shows how hard work and the right opportunities can make dreams a reality.
“I had debt from medical assistant school. I have two children, and we’re saving for their college. When I heard about tuition deferment, I thought, ‘This is my chance. It’s now or never.’”
– Juliana Rodriguez, RN ’24
Your generosity is also significantly transforming the St. Joseph School of Nursing. Donations are helping to fund renovations to modernize the school’s facilities. New simulation labs and auditoriums will provide a state-of-the-art learning environment
for training top nurses.
Supporters like Senator Jeanne Shaheen and the Keegan family have made this possible. With $2.9 million in federal funding and over $100,000 from other donors for the renovation, the nursing school will continue to prepare the next generation of caring, dedicated healthcare professionals to serve the community.
“I am where I am today because of my instructors. I’m very happy to see the St. Joseph School of Nursing being renovated to
better accommodate the community of administrators, instructors and students who deserve it.”
– Olivia Bianchi, RN ’19