Mon Health and Fairmont State announce F2M Partnership

Mon Health System and Fairmont State University announced today during a joint press conference the launch of the Mon Health Scholars Program & the F2M Partnership. 

The new partnership between Fairmont State University’s School of Nursing and Mon Health System, Inc. offers traditional ASN and LPN to ASN students a scholarship and the promise of employment with Mon Health System after completing their degree. 

The F2M (Fairmont State University to Mon Health System) partnership and Mon Health Scholars Programbring together the rigor of the Fairmont State School of Nursing academic programs and the clinical expertise available at Mon Health System. 

“Students pursuing nursing degrees in the north central West Virginia region have the greatest opportunities right in their own backyards,” said David Goldberg, President and CEO of Mon Health System. 

“From academic hospitals to comprehensive, advanced care community hospitals, this area provides the very best options for nursing careers,” added Dr. Krystal Atkinson, Chief Nursing Executive of Mon Health System. 

Under the agreement, students in the F2M cohort will earn their ASN at Fairmont State University School of Nursing, fulfill the majority of their clinical rotations within Mon Health System and, following graduation, are guaranteed employment within the health system if they pass all requirements for employment

The scholarship also provides financial supportthat can include tuition, textbooks, and academic fees.

“The F2M partnership is a true win-win arrangement,” Mirta M. Martin, president of Fairmont State University, said. “Through the Mon Health Scholars Program, the University will provide well-trained, passionate nursing graduates and Mon Health System will not only provide scholarships that help defray the cost of earning a degree, but they’ll also guarantee employment at a top-ranked health organization. This partnership will have a huge impact beyond our campus – it benefits the region and strengthens our talent pipeline, keeping our extraordinary home-grown talent living and working in our communities.”

The Fairmont State University School of Nursing requires that students interested in Mon Health Scholars program complete the school’s regular admissions process. Once admitted to the nursing program, students will be provided information about the Mon Heath Scholars Program. 

Mon Health System will have the discretion in selecting the scholarship award recipients. Mon Health Scholars will be admitted each Fall and Spring Semester. They will be recognized and pinned with a Mon Health System insignia during Fairmont State’s White Coat Ceremony held each semester. 

For more information on the F2M Partnership or to apply to be in the inaugural class of Mon Health Scholars, please visit, www.fairmontstate.edu/F2M

Featured

SHOPS & SERVICES

Upshur County Courthouse

County approves $11.5-million-dollar budget, which includes several earmarked ARPA-funded projects

BUCKHANNON – The Upshur County Commission’s budget for the 2023-2024 fiscal year saw increases in the regional jail bill and increases to PEIA premiums, but commissioners were still able to provide 3 percent raises across elected officials’ departments. Upshur County […]

Become a premium member to unlock immediate access to this story and thousands more. Plus you’ll wake up every morning to our email edition. Your subscription supports local news by local writers. Signing up is easy — just tap the button below!

SHOPS & SERVICES

Tennis Bucs tumble to Lewis County

BUCKHANNON – The Buckhannon-Upshur boys’ tennis team came up short in a home clash with the Lewis County Minutemen Wednesday evening at the West Virginia Wesleyan courts. The Bucs dropped a 7-0 decision. No. 3 singles player Bradly Helmick was […]

Become a premium member to unlock immediate access to this story and thousands more. Plus you’ll wake up every morning to our email edition. Your subscription supports local news by local writers. Signing up is easy — just tap the button below!

Maxell and Currence garner All-State basketball recognition

TENNERTON – The Buckhannon-Upshur Lady Bucs had two players selected to the 2022-23 WVSA Class AAAA Girls’ Basketball Team that was voted on by the state’s sports writers. Senior forward/center Kendall Currence and junior guard

Sports

Class AAAA Boy’s All-State Basketball Team announced

CHARLESTON — The Class AAAA All-State Boys Basketball Team as selected by the West Virginia Sports Writers Association was announced today. Sharron Young, who led Morgantown to the Class AAAA title, was named the First

Softball Lady Bucs roll Preston in three innings, 20-3

KINGWOOD – After getting just one hit and shutout in their opener against Lincoln on Monday, the Buckhannon-Upshur Lady Bucs had no offensive shortage against the Preston Knights in a 20-3 demolition Wednesday evening in Kingwood in Big 10 Conference […]

Become a premium member to unlock immediate access to this story and thousands more. Plus you’ll wake up every morning to our email edition. Your subscription supports local news by local writers. Signing up is easy — just tap the button below!

SHOPS & SERVICES

Upshur Stars recognized at recent Board of Education meeting

BUCKHANNON — Buckhannon-Upshur High School and Fred Eberle Technical Center students were recognized at a recent Upshur County Board of Education meeting for their excellence in recent competitions. B-UHS swim coaches Mrs. Jennifer Bennett and Mr.