Strengthening and growing the workforce by providing accessible training and real-world experience to meet the growing demand for skilled nurses.
Providing the skills, training and hands-on experience needed to start a nursing career in Southeast Missouri through fully funded trainings, certifications and paid apprenticeships.
Students at PBTCC and studying from any high school partnering with PBTCC can begin training to become a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) through the Health Occupations Class at PBTCC.
While CNA training isn’t required for future nursing programs, it provides a strong foundation for advancing in the field.
Three Rivers College offers fast-track nursing programs for in-demand careers:
Become a Registered Nurse (RN) and advance your career in health care.
Become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and start working in patient care.
Nursing students can begin a paid apprenticeship at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.
This program not only covers required clinical training but also provides exclusive learning opportunities and real-world experience to help students transition into full-time nursing roles.
Yes. You can begin training to become a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) while still in high school. Once you complete the CNA training, it is possible to get a full time job immediately after high school graduation.
According to a recent Missouri Hospital Association report, nearly 2,000 jobs must be filled for Certified Nursing Assistants, nearly 500 jobs must be filled for Licensed Practical Nurses and nearly 7,000 jobs must be filled for Registered Nurses.