Becker’s Healthcare Podcast Innovative Nursing Education and Workforce Solutions with Steve Beard Adtalem Global Education
Jul 18, 2025
Steve Beard, Chairman and CEO of Adtalem Global Education, discusses the urgent nursing shortage and innovative solutions to bridge the gap. He emphasizes the importance of building practice-ready clinicians through modern education methods, including immersive experiences and technology integration. Beard highlights impactful partnerships, like that with SSM Health, to develop training programs that support aspiring nurses. He also advocates for diversity in healthcare education to better serve underserved communities, ensuring a more inclusive workforce.
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Nursing Workforce Shortage Challenges
- The nursing workforce faces a severe and growing shortage that outpaces demand.
- This scarcity escalates labor costs and strains healthcare providers operating on slim margins.
Prepare Practice-Ready Nurses
- Involve employers in nursing education to give students early clinical exposure.
- Use specialty-focused curricula and technology partnerships to prepare practice-ready nurses.
SSM Health Partnership Example
- The partnership with SSM Health offers tuition assistance, clinical experience, and direct placement.
- It aims to create a proprietary nursing talent pipeline serving SSM's healthcare needs.