Piedmont Macon is making a major investment in the future of healthcare by funding a new clinical instructor position for Middle Georgia State University (MGA) nursing students. The partnership highlights Piedmont Macon’s commitment to strengthening the workforce of skilled healthcare professionals in central Georgia.
Piedmont Macon will fund a full-time clinical instructor position for one year, a commitment valued at $125,000. Based at Piedmont Macon, the instructor will provide hands-on clinical instruction and supervision to MGA nursing students, ensuring they gain essential real-world experience in a healthcare setting.
“The partnership between our health system and Middle Georgia State University is crucial in addressing the growing need for skilled nurses in our region,” said Stephen J. Daugherty, CEO of Piedmont Macon Medical Center and Piedmont Macon North Hospital. “Funding a clinical nursing instructor position will not only enhance the education and training of nursing students but also ensure a pipeline of highly qualified professionals to care for our community. We are committed to supporting the advancement of nursing education in Middle Georgia.”
