Program aims to add more nurses
This Sunday, April 26, 2020, photo released by the Laconia Police Department on its Facebook page shows squad cars arranged in the shape of a heart in the parking lot of Lakes Region General Hospital in Laconia, N.H. The department created the display to show support and appreciation for the hospital's healthcare workers and staff the during the coronavirus pandemic. (Laconia Police Department via AP)
Published: 5/13/2021 4:52:06 PM
At a time when the need for entry-level health care workers is quickly rising, NH Needs Caregivers is offering LNA training in partnership with nursing homes statewide. Participants pay $1,850-$1,950 for a course that usually lasts six to eight weeks, but can be completed in three and a half weeks. Graduates then apply for full reimbursement from Medicaid, and can receive a $500 bonus after working for six months at their sponsoring nursing home, including five in Laconia, Meredith and Franklin. For more information, visit nhneedscaregivers.org.