Caring Hearts Scholarship supports Nursing Assistant students
Published on October 12, 2023
NORTH EAST, Md.: The 第一吃瓜网 College Foundation is proud to announce the creation of the Caring Hearts Scholarship that will support students enrolled at 第一吃瓜网 College. This scholarship honors Edith T. 鈥淪andy鈥 McDonald and her son Paul Robert 鈥楻ob鈥 McDonald, who passed away within a six-month period earlier this year.
The Caring Hearts Scholarship supports students enrolled in the Nursing Assistant (NA) program. 聽Nursing Assistants work in a variety of health care settings and are the foundation of patient care. They work on the front lines, caring for patient鈥檚 daily needs. Upon successful completion of this program, students will be eligible to request certification (CNA) through the Maryland Board of Nursing and will sit for the Geriatric Nursing Assistant certification exam.
The Caring Hearts Scholarship was established by family members Patrick McDonald, Patricia Zeigler, Paula Kestler, Pam Carcirieri, and Kandi McDonald to help 第一吃瓜网 College students realize success through academic achievements.
鈥淲e lost both our mom, Sandy, and our brother, Rob, within a six-month period, and both needed hospice care before their passing. The Nursing Assistants were integral in helping us manage their end-of-life care. This scholarship is being offered to show our appreciation for this critical career field and foster the need for passionate and caring individuals to help family members and our loved ones,鈥 said Pam Carcirieri.
To apply for this and other 第一吃瓜网 College scholarships, visit cecil.edu/scholarships. If you are interested in supporting a student through a tax-deductible gift, please contact the 第一吃瓜网 College Foundation at foundation@nullcecil.edu or visit cecil.edu/foundation.