Upon graduation, students may work at any of the 11
Southern California Kaiser Permanente hospitals for forgiveness of the
loan, which can pay for up to two-thirds of their tuition.
"Kaiser Foundation Hospital's generous financial assistance to our
students will enable Mount St.
Founded in 1925, Mount St. (NYSE: MPS), today
announced that David Alexander, president of Soliant Health, has been
appointed to the Georgia State University College of Health and Human Sciences
Board of Advisors.com .

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"We are pleased to have David join our Board of Advisors.

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Mary 's College and
Azusa Pacific University. Mary's President
Jacqueline Powers Doud, PhD."
Felicitas Dela Cruz, RN, DNSc, FAANP, APU nursing professor and
SCAN director, agreed that the funds offer a significant boost for the
university's master's in nursing students.
The College of Health and Human Sciences at Georgia State University is
dedicated to educating and preparing undergraduate and graduate students to
function as professionals in challenging settings in the health and human
services arena. Alexander joins a
board that includes the president and CEO of Grady Health System , the vice
president of healthcare operations for Kaiser Permanente, and the president
and CEO of Saint Joseph's Health System. "David is one of a growing list of Georgia State University
alumni who are making an impact on the delivery of healthcare throughout the
nation and he will compliment and strengthen our current cadre of healthcare
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WHO: "Traveler(R)", the magnificent white steed who runs the
football field after touchdowns at the University of Southern
California football games, will be making a Special appearance at
the 2006 Equine Affaire.

Equine Affaire is a unique celebration of the horse offering
unparalleled educational + shopping opportunities, plus Breed +
Youth Pavilions.
The total $580,000 forgivable loans award includes $440,000 for 17
accelerated Bachelor's of Science in Nursing students at Mount St.

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Mary's to prepare more nurses in a time
of great need in our community," said Mount St. MPS Group delivers its services to government
entities and businesses in virtually all industries throughout the United
States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Europe.

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Mary's College; as well as $120,000 for Azusa Pacific University's
accelerated Master's in Nursing students, and $20,000 for the
university's Second Careers and Nursing (SCAN) students.
Kaiser Permanente seeks to be the organization of choice for
nurses. in Nursing. For more information about Soliant Health, please visit
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PASADENA, Calif. APU offers a
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), and four other undergraduate
nursing options. Susan Kelley, Dean for the College of Health and
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MPS Group is a leading provider of staffing, consulting, and solutions in
the disciplines of information technology, finance and accounting, law,
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"We are proud of the unique
partnership we have established with Mount St. "The funds will enable the
Second Careers and Nursing (SCAN) students to primarily focus on their
studies, so they become ready to join the Southern California nursing
workforce within an accelerated period of time," she said. To create the optimum environment for both its nurses and its
members, the organization is improving nursing retention and
recruitment . For
more information about Mount St. It includes 3,600
physicians in the Southern California Permanente Medical Group (SCPMG)
and 45,000 Kaiser Foundation Health Plan and Hospitals employees . "The healthcare industry continues to deal with a shortage of
qualified professionals, and I believe Soliant's vantage point within the
healthcare sector will provide Georgia State University with a unique
perspective on opportunities and trends that students can maximize as they
complete their degrees and move into the workforce.

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WHAT: Meet famous USC Mascot "Traveler"(R), the magnificent white steed
who runs the football field after touchdowns at the USC Home
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POMONA, Calif.asmanj. Only Nevada has fewer RNs per
capita than California.

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Come meet this wonderful horse up close,
get an autograph from Tommy Trojan, take photographs .----Kaiser
Permanente announced today that it has awarded $580,000 to Mount St.
According to the California Healthcare Association, California
ranks 49th in the nation in terms of the number of RNs per capita -
with 585 RNs per 100,000 population, compared to the national average
of 798 RNs per 100,000 population.
In addition, said Mary Wickman, RN, PhD, chair of the college's
Department of Nursing, "For the new graduate, this program offers a
winning combination of having their education paid for while gaining a
first work experience in a quality healthcare organization.msmc.org

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Kaiser Permanente Awards $580 000 to L.A. Nursing Schools; Accelerated Degree Programs Offer Hope for Nursing Shortages

Mary's College is a Catholic, liberal
arts college dedicated primarily to the education of women through
innovative, values-based educational programs at two historic
campuses. Mary's College, visit the Web site at
www. News + World Report and The Princeton Review, Azusa Pacific is
a comprehensive, Christian, evangelical university, committed to God
First and known for excellence in higher education. Our teams of
professionals are qualified to fill nursing, imaging, therapy, and other
healthcare positions.

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Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to
meet "Traveler"(R) with Tommy Trojan.
In addition, students selected for the forgivable loan program
will get a chance to perform clinical rotations and receive mentoring
from Kaiser Permanente nursing staff during the duration of their
college careers."
"It is one of the many innovative initiatives we have implemented
to address the California nursing shortage , which is in a huge
crisis," she added. Kaiser Permanente has upgraded its preceptor program,
created re-entry programs for returning nurses, and awarded numerous
grants to nursing schools to expand their curriculum.edu
Kaiser Permanente is a prepaid, group practice health maintenance
organization (HMO) founded in 1945.

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CONTACT: Joanne Asman (818) 842-8444
Email: uscmascot@asmanj .

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. The college's Board of Advisors provides guidance and advice
to the dean on academic, professional and community issues. David's insights
into the changing dynamics of the healthcare market will be extremely valuable
as we strive to improve our curriculum and provide real world experiences for
our students," stated Dr."

About Soliant Health
Soliant Health is a leading provider of specialized healthcare staffing
services to hospitals and healthcare providers. By supplying traveling nurses
and allied healthcare professionals on both temporary and direct hire
assignments , Soliant Health delivers comprehensive healthcare staffing
services to leading facilities across the United States.

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WHERE: Fairplex in Pomona at the Los Angeles County Fairgrounds in the
Breed Pavilion Building 22, Stall CHS3.
Mary's College and Azusa Pacific University (APU) to help students
defray the cost of nursing school and ease nursing shortages at Kaiser
Permanente hospitals. The Accelerated Baccalaureate Nursing Program (AccBSN)
offers the BSN degree to students already holding a Bachelor's Degree.soliant.

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"The second degree candidates have demonstrated that they are
committed to the nursing profession," said Judy Husted, RN, MS, Kaiser
Foundation Hospital's Executive Director of Patient Care Services,
Operations, Southern California. The AccBSN
program is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing. The
Region is served by 11 major medical centers.kaiserpermanente.

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In addition, APU offers a Master of Science in
Nursing , an Accelerated RN to BSN, BSN to MSN, post-master
certificates, Second Career and Nursing (SCAN ) leading to a MSN, and a
Ph.1 million members.
"I am pleased to be among those responsible for continuing Georgia State's
tradition of helping students realize their potential in healthcare ," stated
David Alexander.

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The vigorous program is within a one year time frame.la. The Kaiser Permanente Southern
California Region has more than 3." Alexander holds a BBA and
an MS in strategic management from Georgia State University and recently
received the 2004 Outstanding Young Alumnus Award from the school's Robinson
College of Business.

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A Special Selection of "Traveler"(R) merchandise will be available
at this event.

WHEN: Saturday , February 4, 2006
3:00 p.

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