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CNA Class Starts June 4

For people interested in becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant, PioneerCare announces its Spring CNA class. The course begins Tuesday, June 4 and prepares students to take the certification exam on Thursday, June 27.

Ask how we can help you advance your career goals.PioneerCare pays training expenses and certification exam cost for those who successfully complete the program and become a CNA at PioneerCare. If you’re age 16 or older, apply online today.

Apply for a CNA position, interview, complete a background study, and job shadow to see what it’s like. If it’s a fit for you, PioneerCare will help you sign up for the course.

Class meets on the M State-Fergus Falls campus:

  • June 4-5: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
  • June 11-13, 18-19: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
  • June 20-21: 7:00 am to 5:30 pm (Clinical Experience)
  • June 27: Nurse Assistant Exam at 9:00 am

PioneerCare starts new CNAs at $14.14/hour – PLUS:

  • $1/hour added pay for evening and night shifts
  • Generous employee scholarship opportunities
  • Student loan repayment program for nursing students
  • Paid time off
  • Full-time benefits include 401K retirement program, health/dental/life insurance, and more!

PioneerCare is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

PioneerCare Receives $31K for Training at Pioneer Cottages

Starting this winter, Pioneer Cottages will fund training for up to 20 Certified Nursing Assistants, 10 Trained Medication Assistants, and two Registered Nurses, thanks to a Home and Community-Based Services Scholarship Grant totaling $31,340 from the Minnesota Department of Health. The funding period for the grant is two years.

The CNA training will be held at M State – Fergus Falls through M State’s Workforce Development Solutions, preparing current employees at Pioneer Cottages to become CNA certified.

The TMA training will be held onsite at PioneerCare with curriculum provided by M State – Moorhead, preparing current Pioneer Cottages employees to earn TMA certification.

The grant will support two CNAs, currently working at Pioneer Cottages, in their pursuit to become RNs. The funding will cover tuition and fees, books, and placement test fees. Both plan to enroll at M State – Fergus Falls.

PioneerCare Awards $18,100 in Nursing Scholarships

Congratulations to our six recipients – Kaleb Knutson, Brittany Dahlen, Jenna Weigand, JoAnn Rudnick, Brenna Underhill, and Angie Pikop – for the latest round of PioneerCare Center Employee Scholarship awards totaling $18,100.

Brenna Underhill, currently a CNA at PioneerCare, is beginning the prerequisite courses needed for the RN program at M State-Fergus Falls.

Jenna Weigand, currently a CNA at PioneerCare, is entering the Practical Nursing program at Alexandria Technical and Community College.

Kaleb Knutson, also a CNA at PioneerCare receiving his second such award, continues his studies within the RN program at M State in Fergus Falls.

Brittany Dahlen, currently a LPN at PioneerCare, is pursuing her Professional Nursing Associate of Science (RN) degree through Rasmussen College in Moorhead.

JoAnn Rudnick, currently a LPN at PioneerCare, is beginning the RN program at Rasmusson College in Moorhead.

Angie Pikop, currently a LPN at PioneerCare and also a repeat award recipient, is beginning prerequisite courses for her ADN degree through M State – Fergus Falls.

“I know in my heart this is what I am called to do,” Brenna writes in her application. “I believe I am gifted in the area of caring for people…As I pursue this career path and Jesus Christ, I will become a nurse that people need in this world.”

PioneerCare awards scholarships to employees who wish to grow within their current positions or to expand their career opportunities within the organization. Valuing such growth in skills and knowledge, PioneerCare is dedicated to investing in eligible staff by providing funds to help pay for coursework completed through an approved, accredited educational institution. The scholarships may cover costs for tuition and fees, books, supplies, equipment, mileage, and related child care expenses,

The PioneerCare Center Scholarship Program was originally established with funds from the PioneerCare Foundation and continues with ongoing support from the Minnesota Department of Health. Additionally, PioneerCare’s Student Loan Reimbursement Program will make the payments for eligible, recent nursing graduates as long as they work at PioneerCare Center.

More details for each program are available online or by contacting PioneerCare’s human resources team at 218-998-1500.