As a partner in nursing education for the region, McLeod Health has made a contribution of $75,000 to Francis Marion University (FMU) to help maintain their nursing program.

“The need for healthcare services is increasing due to many factors including the national shortage of nurses as well as the growing number of aging baby boomers,” stated Tony Derrick, Chief Nursing Officer for McLeod Regional Medical Center. “Partnering with Francis Marion University to educate nurses – who will in turn care for the people of our region – directly aligns with our organization’s mission and core values.”

FMU’s Department of Nursing offers a full range of nursing programs including BSN, RN to BSN, Nurse Educator, Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and the Doctor of Nursing Practice.

Dr. Fred Carter, President of Francis Marion University, called the latest contribution by McLeod an important part of a vital and ongoing partnership.

McLeod has been one of FMU’s strongest advocates educationally. They have funded the tuition of thousands of our nursing students and provided clinical training to students throughout our medical and health sciences. Generous gifts like this serve to ensure that the cost of our programs remain affordable and accessible to people throughout the region.”