Retraining offered to retired RN's

updated 2:47 p.m. ET, Thurs., Jan. 8, 2009

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY- State and local agencies have teamed up to offer a new program designed to address a nursing shortage in Lackawanna County. The "Re-Entry into Nursing" program
offers training to retired RN's who may want to get back into the field. The training would allow them to get up to date on methods and technology.

The program was unveiled during a news conference at the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce Thursday morning. Chamber President Austin Burke says training would be offered through Luzerne County Community College at the Scranton Community Medical Center's School of Nursing. On the job trainingwould also be offered at several hospitals in Lackawanna County.

With funding from five participating hospitals and a grant from the Workforce Investment Board of Lackawanna County the course will be offered for $225.00 per participant.

Applications are being accepted now. The course will begin on February 20th.

From MSNBC