Paid to Learn: Nursing Pathways Program

UnityPoint Health is tackling the nursing shortage head-on with its Career Pathways program, launched in 2024, that lets people earn while they learn—covering tuition and supplies so they can pursue advanced healthcare roles without the usual financial burden. Over 500 participants nationwide are already benefiting, including 29 in Des Moines on track to become RNs. Kelsey Little, a mom of a three-year-old working as a hemodialysis technician, is one of them—balancing her job with an 18-month program, all while dreaming of showing her daughter that ambition doesn’t have to wait. This isn’t just workforce development—it’s life-changing opportunity. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a66e4b4db1dd8be5