Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services (PHHC), Eatontown, with offices in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware, has announced the winner of its Student Nursing Scholarship, a $500 award given twice a year for current student nurses living or going to school in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, or Delaware.
The winner is Briana Nelson, Burlington, New Jersey, a nursing student who attends Lincoln Tech, Moorestown, N.J. Nelson’s passion to pursue a career in nursing started when her mom adopted a baby who was extremely ill. She helped her mom, asking many questions and learning about medications and medical treatment.
Nelson later volunteered at Aria Jefferson Hospital, working under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. She also participated in the Young Scholars Program at the University of Pennsylvania. After high school, Nelson attended the Nursing Program at Neumann University and then decided to become a licensed practical nurse with certifications in the LPN program at Lincoln Tech.
Nelson said, “The type of nurse that I can envision myself working as is a licensed practical nurse. I just want to do something in my career that is challenging, interesting, and makes a difference in people’s lives daily.”
Jonathan Herman, COO of Preferred, said, “During our current health care crisis, it is especially important to help our future nurses. We are so proud to continue offering student nursing scholarships at Preferred.”
Applicants at any educational level, such as first-year, LPN, or RN programs, among others, can apply online at PreferredCares.com/careers/scholarship.
For more information about Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services, career opportunities or training programs, contact Lisa Gallicchio, director of community relations, at lisa@preferredcares.com or visit PreferredCares.com
About Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services: Since 1987, Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services (PHHC), 45 Main Street, Eatontown, N.J., has provided a wide range of medical and non-medical home health care services from pediatric to geriatric care in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. PHHC is accredited by CHAP (Community Health Accreditation Partner), an accrediting organization for the home health care industry. Preferred works collaboratively with physicians, hospitals, nursing homes, and facilities to ensure a smooth transition to one’s home. PHHC, named a 2022 Great Place to Work®, offers industry-leading pay rates, weekly pay, flexible hours, benefits, and paid time off. PHHC has 15 locations.
PHHC has 15 locations. New Jersey locations include corporate headquarters in Eatontown; and branches in Elmwood Park; Galloway; Jersey City; Mt. Laurel; Neptune; North Brunswick; Robbinsville; South Orange; and Toms River. Pennsylvania locations include Allentown, Bala Cynwyd, Bensalem, and Pittsburgh. Delaware location: Claymont.
