Becker's Healthcare March 14, 2025
HCA Midwest Health launched a prelicensure nurse apprenticeship program March 13, the first in Kansas and the Kansas City, Kan., region.
The initiative, based at HCA Midwest Health’s Overland Park Regional and Menorah medical centers, both in Overland Park, Kan., aims to train and develop aspiring nurses to meet a growing demand for healthcare professionals, according to a news release.
Under the program, nursing students will receive hands-on training from experienced nurses while being paid and receiving employee benefits.
Apprentices can choose among various nursing career paths aligned with their professional goals, according to the release.
Each apprentice will also have a mentor to support...