The National Park College (NPC) Foundation received a $20,000 grant from the Arvest
Foundation to support the Nursing and Health Sciences programs last month.
The primary purpose of the Arvest Foundation is to support local organizations doing
outstanding work to improve the quality of life in the communities they serve. Community
Bank President, Franklin Bass said, “We are excited to announce that the Arvest Foundation
has generously awarded a $20,000 grant to National Park College for the year 2023.
This significant contribution is a testament to our strong belief in the crucial role
that nurses play in our local health care community. We take immense pride in supporting
NPC's unwavering commitment to educating and preparing the next generation of health
care professionals.”
Janice Ivers, Dean of Nursing and Health Sciences at NPC, expressed her appreciation
for supportive partners like Arvest Bank, recognizing the need to prepare students
for the workforce.
“Given the nursing shortage, the expectation is that graduates are workforce-ready
upon graduation, and providing extensive, hands-on experiences with up-to-date equipment
is crucial during their enrollment. The donation will contribute to National Park
College's goal of providing a premier education that benefits students, the workforce,
employers and ultimately, the patients receiving care. Thank you Arvest for investing
in the future health care workforce,” said Ivers.
Nicole Herndon, executive director of the NPC Foundation, said “We are thankful for
the generosity of the Arvest Foundation. With their investment in our Nursing and
Health Science programs, we can continue to provide opportunities to students wanting
to make a difference in health care.”
Pictured left to right: John Hogan, Amanda Evans, Janice Ivers, Franklin Bass, Nicole
Herndon and Sierra Kesterson.
