Nursing education

In many rural hospitals, new nurses may be the only graduate hired that year. The Iowa Online Nurse Residency Program connects them with peers across hospitals, creating the support network they need to build confidence and thrive in practice.

Nurses are the backbone of healthcare delivery. Yet philanthropic investment in nursing lags far behind the need to transform complex health systems. Below, learn why sustained investment in nurses is essential to sustained access to care.

Houston-based Memorial Hermann Health System is creating powerful new on-ramps for nursing careers, starting in high school. Through a bold partnership with the Aldine Independent School District and a deep investment in internal mobility, the system is opening doors for students and staff alike to build meaningful careers in healthcare.

The nursing shortage is most acute in rural and urban underserved areas, where economic forces have already adversely impacted healthcare, education, and employment opportunities for communities. But there is a path forward. Learn how communities in rural Kentucky and New Orleans are forging innovative partnerships to supercharge nursing workforce development, provide vital support for local healthcare systems and ultimately strengthen the core of these communities.

Whether you’re a new nurse or have years of experience, a mentoring relationship can shape your career, and even change your life.