IU builds local pipelines to address nursing shortage

An American Hospital Association podcast explores how philanthropic funding from Indiana University Health South Region in Bloomington to Ivy Tech Community College-Bloomington has enabled Ivy Tech to expand its nursing education programming to address the state’s shortage of 4,300 nurses. The money, donated by community members to IU Health South Region for nursing, has enabled Ivy Tech to offer more training facilities, simulation and flexible programs, including evenings and weekend cohorts, to grow its pipeline programs. In addition, the funding augments salaries and provides scholarships to students, with more than 85% staying in the region. The hospital offers a one-year nurse residency program to improve retention.