WELLMONT HEALTH SYSTEM AND NORTHEAST STATE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE IN BLOUNTVILLE ARE TEAMING UP TO ESTABLISH A NEW NURSING SCHOOL THAT WILL HOPEFULLY ADDRESS A SHORTAGE PROBLEM. WELLMONT HAS COMMITTED TO ONE MILLION DOLLARS TO FUND SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THE NURSING PROGRAM AND PURCHASE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES. STUDENTS WILL ALSO PARTICIPATE IN HANDS-ON CLINICAL TRAINING AT WELLMONT HOSPITALS.