Aspiring Nurses Program (Formerly known as the RN Educational Assistance Program)
For Atrium Health Teammates Enrolled or Accepted into Nursing School
The 2025 application cycle will be open from Thursday, May 1 to Friday, May 16.
This program is only available for Greater Charlotte teammates who have been fully accepted or will continue in an associate degree Nursing (AD) or bachelor's degree Nursing (BSN) program.
Congratulations to Nixa Rivera – May 2022 Graduate and Aspiring Nursing Program graduate, mother, grandmother and current Atrium Health RN
About the Aspiring Nurses Program
This program is designed to:
- Support career advancement and financial well-being among Atrium Health teammates
- Address workforce needs by increasing the number of qualified RNs within our organization
Who is this program for?
- Atrium Health teammates in Greater Charlotte pursuing an ADN or BSN degree
- Teammates selected for the program receive:
- Up to three years of prepaid tuition, books, and fees (up to $14,000 per year) for an eligible nursing program
- Paid education time for part-time and full-time teammates
- Support from career coaches throughout nursing school
- Only 25 teammates will be selected for the 2025 cohort
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be a full-time, part-time or PRN Atrium Health teammate in Greater Charlotte
- Have been continuously employed for at least one year at the time of application
- Be fully accepted (unconditionally) into an approved ADN or BSN program leading to RN licensure
- Be in good standing at Atrium Health (no written disciplinary action in the last 12 months)
- Have met the requirements of their current role, per their Year-End Check-In
- Have a gross income of $55,000/year or less
- Be recommended by their current leader (leader recommendation required)
- Attend a mandatory information session before applying
Mandatory Information Session
To be eligible to apply, all interested teammates must attend a virtual information session. There will be four sessions, Tuesday, April 29 at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. and Wednesday, April 30 at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Interested teammates are only required to attend ONE session at their convenience.
Register here
Before You Apply
- You must complete the application in full once given access
- You must provide the name and email of your current leader (the person who completes your annual performance review)
- You must be in good academic and financial standing with your nursing school. (This program is not retroactive; benefits begin the fall semester after acceptance).
- You must commit to:
- Completing your nursing program within three years
- Working at Atrium Health for four years after obtaining RN licensure or BSN graduation
- Notifying your leader if you transfer departments or report to a new leader
How to Apply
Applications open Thursday, May 1 and close Friday, May 16. The application link will be emailed following attendance to the information session.
Additional Program Benefits
- Work Flexibility: Selected full-time teammates may reduce their work hours while maintaining their current compensation and benefits.
- New Graduate RN Residency: Participants must apply for a position in the New Graduate RN Residency Program at least six months before graduation. Learn more about the program here.
- Continued Employment Commitment: Participants must remain employed at Atrium Health as an RN for at least four consecutive years after licensure.
For questions, contact CareerDevelopment@AtriumHealth.org.
