Nurse Apprenticeship Program

** Please note that this podcast was originally released in December 2024, so the dates mentioned in the episode do not accurately reflect the current application process and timeline. **

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 : )