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Halifax Health's first registered nurse apprentice completes program

Meghan Barry was one of the inaugural student nurse interns to enroll in the program 14 months ago.

By Observer Staff
| 5:00 a.m. March 2, 2024

Ormond Beach Observer
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Halifax Health is celebrating a milestone in its Registered Apprenticeship Program for Registered Nurses with Meghan Barry, the first to complete the program, according to a press release.

Barry began 14 months ago as one of the inaugural student nurse interns to enroll in the program, recognized as the first in the state. She pursued her degree from Daytona State College and following her graduation, she transitioned into Halifax Health's medical/surgical registered nurse residency program, where she became a part of the clinical team within the orthopedics department. Barry plans to pursue a bachelor's degree.

"My decision to join Halifax Health stemmed from the robust experience I gained as a student nurse intern," Barry said in the press release. "The program provided me with invaluable exposure to many hospital departments and allowed me to shadow accomplished registered nurses across multiple units. Halifax Health’s nurse residency and mentorship programs further solidified my commitment to professional growth and my choice of Halifax Health."