Nurse Apprenticeship Program

Join us as we talk with Human Resources Coordinator Kat Niemann and Director of Education Brittni Schmidt, BSN RN CEN about the Cass Health Nurse Apprenticeship Program. This first-of-its-kind program is building up the next generation of nurses through a unique framework.

During the episode we talk about:

• How the apprenticeship works
• On-the-job training
• Benefits of the program
• Our relationship with Iowa Western Community College

And most importantly -- when and how to apply!

Chapters

• 0:58 Get to Know Brittni & Kat
• 6:24 What is the apprenticeship program?
• 9:08 Hands-on experience
• 11:03 How high school students can prepare
• 14:45 Iowa Western Community College
• 16:15 The goal of the program
• 18:05 How this differs from a traditional nursing education
• 18:55 Earning as they learn
• 19:28 Grades and staying on track
• 20:54 Feedback from current apprentices
• 22:22 Mentorship
• 23:08 When and how to apply
• 24:25 Advice for those considering the program
• 27:49 Just for fun: Blooper : )