SparC - Start the Path to A Rewarding Career

On the Job Training Program at Door County Medical Center

Door County Medical Center (DCMC) is committed to eliminating the barriers to a successful healthcare career. We understand that taking time off from employment in order to complete an education program may not be possible, even if tuition is covered.

SPARC is an on-the-job training program for future CNAs, CMAs, LPNs and RNs exclusively at DCMC.

Purpose

To increase the ability of individuals to enter the nursing workforce at Door County Medical Center (DCMC) and help with faculty shortages that some Universities/Colleges are facing.

Vision

A partnership between NWTC and DCMC, which would increase the amount of individuals entering college for nursing and also becoming committed nursing professionals working as part of the DCMC team.

Participation

  • Apply through HR
    • Interview process to determine area participant will be hired to
  • If hired
    • Participants would need to commit as an employee for set amount of time per degree level
    • Sign an agreement of commitment
    • Complete the employee processing

Curriculum

  • CMA, LPN and RN programs curriculum is from NWTC
  • CNA program curriculum approved by the Department of Health Services (DHS)
  • CNA, CMA, LPN and RN programs clinical rotations are managed by DCMC

Licensing or Certification

All participants must take the respective State Board test (LPN, RN) or certification test (CNA, CMA) to receive a license or certification.

Paid per held nursing certification or licensure

  • If no current certification or licensure, pay is as a student nurse
Certified Nursing Assistant Program (CNA)
  • Apply to the Student Nurse Position
  • Interview for a Certified Nursing Assistant position at DCMC
  • Once employed: Attend the Nursing Assistant Program as a paid employee
    • Paid at current certification or licensure
    • If no current certification or licensure pay, is as a student nurse
  • Nursing Assistant Certification test #1 paid by DCMC - certification test must be passed
    • Role hired into has a certification requirement
  • Unit Orientation
  • Length of Program: 6-8 Weeks
    • 25 hours Classroom
    • 120 hours Clinical

Contact Renee Glesner, RN MSN for information on the next start date.

*This CNA program is a DCMC program licensed by Department of Health & Human Services

Certified Medical Assistant Program (CMA)
  • Apply for a Student Position
  • Interview for a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) position in the clinic
  • Once Employed: Attend DCMC Nursing Assistant program (Plan same as CNA)
    • If already a CNA - start orientation to unit
    • Paid at current nursing certification or licensure
    • If no current certification or licensure, pay is as a student
  • Nursing Assistant Certification test #1 paid by DCMC (if not already a CNA)
  • Unit orientation
  • Apply to NWTC MA program for the DCMC Program (must be approved by DCMC for program) [NWTC admission checklist]
    • Academic - online and minimal in person at NWTC
    • Clinical rotation paid hours at DCMC
  • Length of Program
    • Variable options (part-time/ full-time)
      • Full time: 3 semesters
      • Part time: 5 semesters

Contact Renee Glesner, RN MSN for information on the next start date.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
  • Apply for a Student Nurse Position
  • Interview for a LPN position at DCMC
  • Apply to the LPN Program through NWTC
    • Schedule provided by DCMC with NWTC collaboration
  • Once Employed: Attend DCMC Nursing Assistant program (Plan same as above)
    • If already a CNA - orientation to unit as a CNA
    • Paid at current nursing certification or licensure
    • If no current certification or licensure, pay is as a student nurse
  • Nursing Assistant Certification test #1 paid by DCMC if not already certified
  • Unit orientation as a CNA - paid as CNA until LPN license obtained
  • Apply to LPN program for the DCMC Program (must be approved) [NWTC admission checklist]
    • Academic - online/Virtual/ in person through NWTC
    • Clinical rotation paid hours at DCMC
  • Length of Program
    • Variable options (part-time/ full-time)
      • Part time: 4 Semesters (fall, spring, summer, fall)

Contact Renee Glesner, RN MSN for information on the next start date.

Registered Nurse (RN-ADN)
  • Apply for a Student Nurse Position
  • Interview for a RN position at DCMC
  • Apply to the RN Program through NWTC
    • Schedule provided by DCMC with NWTC collaboration
  • Once Employed: Attend DCMC Nursing Assistant program (Plan same as above)
    • If already a CNA - orientation to unit as a CNA
    • Paid at current nursing certification or licensure
    • If no current certification or licensure, pay is as a student nurse
  • Nursing Assistant Certification test #1 paid by DCMC if not already certified
  • Unit orientation as a CNA or LPN (dependent on current certification or licensure) - paid at certification or licensure currently held.
  • Apply to RN-ADN program for the DCMC Program (must be approved by DCMC for program) [NWTC admission checklist]
    • Academic- online/Virtual/ in person through NWTC
    • Clinical rotation paid hours at DCMC
  • Length of Program
    • Variable options (part-time/ full-time)
      • Full time: 4 Semesters (fall, spring, fall, spring)

Contact Renee Glesner, RN MSN for information on the next start date.

Download Interest Form
Program Contact

Renee Glesner, RN MSN
Education Coordinator
Phone: (920) 746-3563
education@dcmedical.org

Eligibility
  • Participants must come in with a minimum of a CNA or are required to take the DCMC Nursing Assistant Program to be eligible.
  • Participants must meet the Academic requirements of NWTC if pursuing a degree in CMA, LPN or RN Programs.
  • Commitment as a DCMC employee
Tuition

DCMC will pay NWTC directly for tuition for approved participants

Download Interest Form

CMA, LPN and RN programs in participation with
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College