The Baystate Health Scholarship Award for Nursing
The Baystate Health Scholarship for Nursing is made possible by the generosity of Baystate Health, a partner with Westfield State University’s Nursing Department. Sarina Gallant, a graduating senior from East Longmeadow, was selected as the first recipient of the award. Both announcements were made at Westfield State’s annual Nursing Pinning ceremony on May 15, 2019. Gallant also served as the nursing class speaker at the ceremony. To read the full article, please go to the link: Nursing Article
“Westfield State is pleased to partner with Baystate Health to advance the education, training, and employment of our nursing students and alumni. The establishment of this award to support our students is most appreciated,” said Marcia Scanlon, DNP, associate professor and chair of the Westfield State department of Nursing and Allied Health.
“We are proud to offer this scholarship to a deserving nursing student and build on the important partnership we have with Westfield State University and their Foundation. We see the Baystate Health Scholarship for Nursing as a chance to help deserving students pursue their dreams and a long-term commitment to the health and welfare of our friends and neighbors in the community,” said Ronald Bryant, president of Baystate Noble Hospital and Baystate Franklin Medical Center. “Congratulations to Ms. Gallant on being our inaugural recipient.”The recipient of this scholarship is selected from applicants affiliated with Baystate Health who demonstrate strength of academic record and nursing philosophy consistent with Baystate’s mission and values. The award was presented at the ceremony by Julie Racicot, BSN, RN, CCRN nurse coordinator of Baystate Noble Hospital’s department of Clinical Nursing & Education.