Education Connection

Start Your Healthcare Career Journey Here

Education is at the heart of our mission to improve the health of our community. At Stormont Vail Health, we invest in our people by connecting students, professionals, and future caregivers with opportunities to learn, grow, and build meaningful careers.

Grow Here. Learn Here. Thrive Here.

From clinical experience and residencies to scholarships and academic partnerships, you’ll find the tools and support to take the next step.

Explore the opportunities below to find your path in healthcare.

Clinical Experience

Gain real-world clinical experience through supervised rotations with trusted academic partners.

Explore Clinical Rotations

Continuing Professional Development

Keep your skills sharp with accredited education designed for healthcare professionals at every stage.

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Residency Programs

Transition confidently into practice with structured support for new nurses and nurse leaders.

Start Your Residency Journey

Grand Rounds Programs

Stay current with expert-led discussions on clinical topics shaping patient care.

See Grand Rounds Schedule

Simulation Education

Our Simulation Educators use low-, medium-, and high-fidelity manikins and technology to develop and facilitate immersive learning experiences for all healthcare roles, from novice to expert.

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Nursing Scholarship

Reduce financial barriers and stay focused on becoming a nurse.

Apply for Nursing Scholarships

ADN to BSN Nursing Scholarship

Available to Stormont Vail Health Employees only.

Advance your nursing career with support designed for working Stormont Vail team members.

Apply for ADN to BSN Support

Allied Health Scholarships

Get financial support for in-demand healthcare careers across a variety of specialties.

Apply for Allied Health Scholarships

Supporting Your Healthcare Education

The United States Department of Labor reports that the nursing profession is the number one profession for the next decade.

Stormont Vail Health & the Stormont Vail Foundation want to help you make your nursing career happen. We offer a variety of educational support with nursing scholarships, critical professional development, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Baker School of Nursing

Earn your nursing degree at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka with flexible pathways, strong clinical partnerships, and financial support.

View Baker Nursing Programs

Emporia State University Nursing

Prepare for RN licensure with a BSN program designed for multiple entry points.

Explore ESU Nursing Degrees

K-State Physician Assistant's Program

Stormont Vail Health & Kansas State University have an academic partnership in the College of Health and Human Sciences’ Physician Assistant program. Students of the program, as well as Stormont Vail and Cotton O’Neil physician assistants, have access to the Stormont Vail Health Simulation Lab located on campus in Mary and Carl Ice Hall. The Kansas State University physician assistant program leads to a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS) degree.

Learn About the PA Program at K-State