A health system, with locations throughout southern Illinois, and a Chicago area university are partnering to address a nursing shortage.
Chamberlain University, the nation’s largest School of Nursing, and SSM Health, a leading Catholic health system, announced the launch of the Aspiring Nurse Program—a large-scale partnership designed to fund nursing education, enhance clinical readiness, and create a pathway to employment across SSM Health’s care sites in multiple states.
This partnership is the first of its kind in the nation—offering a direct, employment-focused pathway for aspiring nurses by combining tuition support with immersive clinical experience, and the opportunity for job placement within SSM Health facilities after graduation.
In return, students commit to joining SSM Health’s workforce, creating a sustainable talent pipeline that is projected to produce more than 400 new nurses each year.
