Phoebe has recently invested around $1 million to address the nursing shortage by partnering with area institutions of higher learning. We are funding faculty positions and scholarships to enable the schools to admit, educate and graduate more nursing students. We are even extending our partnerships to the secondary school level, working with 4C Academy, Lee County High School and other schools to build an interest in healthcare careers in students at an early age and give them opportunities for hands-on learning.