Nursing Career at Northwestern Medicine
Creation Date: 02/01/2024
Program Details
Ms.Burson came to OAI unemployed with barriers in transportation and personal challenges that she battled consistently. Her car was in the repair shop, but she could not afford the repair fee to get it back. Upon enrolling in the OAI JTED program, she completed the Foundational Skills Workshop, which prepared her with the soft skills needed for an entry-level healthcare job. OAI's Systems Navigator met with her 1-on-1 to address all her barriers and concerns and developed an Individual Service plan. OAI utilized JTED Barrier Reduction Funding to assist Ms. Burson with vehicle repairs and Lyft rides while the car was in the shop. Upon completing the 120-hour training at Excelsior Healthcare Academy, she passed her state exam to become a Certified Nursing Assistant. Ms. Burson was invited to the " Northwestern Medicine Career Pathways & Pizza" event at the OAI Chicago Southland Office. Soon, she landed an interview and a job shadowing practice, and the recruitment manager liked her CNA and communication skills and offered her a job on the spot. Ms. Burson started as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Northwestern Hospital on November 1, 2023, at $20.76/Hour. She also plans to utilize the $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement Program at Northwestern Medicine to enter advanced on-the-job training in Nursing.