our graduates

What kinds of people have completed St. Luke’s Ministry Nurse Aide training program?

Since its inception, St. Luke’s Ministry has provided Nurse Aide training to more than 700 individuals.  During 2011, 204 individuals from diverse backgrounds completed one of our training programs — 27% of our graduates were immigrants from Africa, Asia and Latin America.  Last year, 37% of trainees spoke a first language other than English.

What our graduates are saying

“The staff and instructors are wonderful people.  The instructor takes her time to explain every bit of the chapter.  She makes sure I will not get lost in the class because English is my second language.”  January 2012 graduate

“This program has affected me in more ways than I can explain!  Thank you so much.”  January 2012 graduate

“Everyone on staff was very helpful and caring; additional assistance with resume and job finding is awesome.  The guest speakers were phenomenal—so energetic, motivated and loved to share.”  December 2011 graduate

“I enjoyed getting to know everyone and I enjoyed the small class size.  I was really afraid to back to school, but you guys made it enjoyable.”  November 2011 graduate

“It was very nice to be welcomed into the program with such open arms.  You all made it a very comfortable learning environment.  I can’t thank you enough.”  October 2011 graduate

“The SLM program is short but to the point.  It takes care of every individual.  I loved the instructor and team members.  They are always ready to help with any student problem.  They care about their students.”  October 2011 graduate

“It’s a great program with wonderful people.  They really do care about you and your career.”  September 2011 graduate

“The positive atmosphere was great.  Everyone involved in the program was so helpful and very encouraging.  The program focuses on each student being successful.  Great program!  I feel fortunate that I was able to attend training here.”  June 2011 graduate

“It was a great hands-on program.  The staff of SLM was amazing.  Thanks for helping me start my nursing career!”  June 2011 graduate

“The program was extremely helpful and encouraging.  I’m so thankful for having a program that could work with my personal life to make sure I could graduate.  Thanks!!”  May 2011 graduate