PCH signs eight nursing students through Aspiring Nurse program

Princeton, W.Va. – WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital (PCH) held a special signing ceremony today to officially welcome eight nursing students into its Aspiring Nurse Program.

The event, hosted in the hospital’s education classroom, was led by PCH President and CEO Karen Bowling and Vice President of Patient Experience Tim Anderson.

Through the Aspiring Nurse Program, PCH partners with local colleges and universities to invest in the future of nursing. Each participating student receives up to $25,000 in financial support to help cover tuition and living expenses during college. In return, they commit to working for three years at Princeton Community Hospital after graduation.

This year’s students attend Bluefield State University, Concord University and Southwest Virginia Community College, and signed with PCH during today’s ceremony:

• Drake Aliff
• Savannah Baker
• Bethany Browning
• Sh’ree Hickman
• Kirsten Rasi
• John Spencer
• Stefany Thomas
• Ashley White

“These students represent the future of healthcare in our community,” said Karen Bowling, PCH president and CEO. “We are proud to support their education and look forward to the contributions they will make to patient care here at PCH.”

About WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital  
WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital is leading healthcare in the two Virginias. With 420 physicians and mid-level providers, PCH operates a fully accredited 203-bed acute care medical facility, a 64-bed psychiatric hospital, and an emergency room and outpatient services facility in Bluefield. PCH operates six primary care clinics, 10 specialty clinics, and three rural imaging clinics offering a wide range of care to a 10-county region.