Conference Travel Deadline: June 1

Conference Travel Deadline: June 1

The next quarterly Conference Travel Funding Award application deadline is right around the corner!

NEW in 2025: We provide ALL our eligible members with up to $3,500* once per year (in reimbursements) to attend local and national conferences

*Available on first-come, first-served basis, and until funds are exhausted.

*Previously $1,500 for only Pro/Tech members

Funding is Awarded Quarterly

Benefit awards will be announced each quarter for upcoming conferences. Applications must be submitted prior to conference attendance to qualify.

Apply before June 1st for any upcoming conference.

We encourage you to apply early! Pre-approval is required. You must apply for funding BEFORE you attend the conference.

Members also have professional development money available to them.

These benefits enable you to attend conferences, advance your career, and minimize personal out-of-pocket costs.

Here’s how it works:

  • Conference funding can cover the cost of travel (hotel, transportation expenses, etc.) and registration fees.
  • Professional Development benefits can cover the cost of attending a conference, e.g., registration fees.
  • Both benefits require members to earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs).

The next quarterly deadline to apply for a Conference Travel Funding Award is June 1st*

*Applications must be submitted before the conference.

Benefit awards will be announced each quarter. It is recommended that applications be submitted throughout the year for an upcoming conference. 

Nurses Week 2025: Training Fund Benefits for RNs

Nurses Week 2025: Training Fund Benefits for RNs

Happy National Nurses Week!

National Nurses Week honors nurses and celebrates their incredible contributions to the healthcare industry and patient care. We are thankful to have supported so many nurses in their healthcare journey. Your dedication inspires us, and we are proud of you. Thank you, nurses! 

Join us at Nurses Week events – at your employer site or online – to learn more about our services and programs for RN members. 

Nurses Week Events

Providence Swedish Nurses Week Celebration

Cherry Hill, Cafeteria/Starbucks in Hallway: Monday, May 5, noon to 2 p.m.

Ballard, Cafeteria: Tuesday, May 6, 6:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

First Hill, Glaser Foyer: Wednesday, May 7, noon. to 2 p.m.

Edmonds, 2nd floor Cafeteria: Thursday, May 8, 12:45 p.m. to 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Issaquah, Cafeteria: Friday, May 9, 6 a.m. to 8 a.m.

Kaiser Permanente Nurses Week

Capitol Hill, 6th Floor Room D649: Monday, May 5, 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

National Patient Care Services Nurses Week Events

 

“Going back to school for a Master’s program after 30 years, in a different learning environment, with a full-time O.R. nurse job, and the pandemic is not easy, but not impossible to do. I was amazed by the tremendous support I had from the Training Fund and WGU mentors. Now I can say I will never regret taking the high road in meeting my personal and professional development. The next step for me is to plan on giving back.”

Marina "Rina" Sotero-Galban

RN, Highline Medical Center

Benefits for Training Fund RN Members

The Training Fund offers many supportive services, education opportunities, and benefits for Training Fund RN members.

Tuition Assistance

We are proud to offer our members the opportunity to apply for Tuition Assistance (TA), which can cover school-related costs like tuition, books, and other fees for approved programs. After 1 year of service with their employer, RN members can apply for up to $5,250/year in Tuition Assistance. 

You can also access a variety of educational support services to help you succeed, including tutoring and career counseling. 

Approved Nursing Programs for TA

These nursing programs are on our list of approved programs that qualify for Tuition Assistance. Learn More.

List of approved nursing programs

Professional Development

RN members have access to up to $500/year in Professional Development reimbursement for: 

  • Continuing Education Unit (CEU) conference registration, courses, and required materials 
  • Professional Memberships 
  • License Fees
  • Specialty Nurse Certification Exams and re-certification fees 

You also have free access to unlimited CEU courses through HealthStream for continuing nursing education courses and nursing certification review.  

RN to BSN Program

The Training Fund partners with Bellevue College to offer an RN to BSN program to Training Fund members at little to no cost.  

  • Nationally accredited and state recognized 
  • Full-time or part-time options with low-residency 
  • Designed for working nurses, flexible hybrid model 

This is a great option for nurses looking to purse leadership and management roles! It also opens doors as a Liaison Nurse, Visiting Nurse, and more.  

Total Program Cost (Tuition, application fees, books, etc.): $10,500 

Total cost for RN Training Fund Members: FREE  

 *some fees not covered 

Interested in becoming an RN? Learn more about our Hospital Employee Education Training worker friendly programs for becoming an RN.

IHAP & NA-C Spotlight: Riley Winters

IHAP & NA-C Spotlight: Riley Winters

Our Learners say it best!

Riley’s Success Story

Riley Winters graduated from the first Introduction to Healthcare Employment and Apprenticeship Program (IHAP) in partnership with Arivva in Summer, 2024.

The IHAP employment program trains entry-level job seekers for healthcare careers and is free of cost to participants. It consists of two phases: Phase 1 is a three-week Healthcare Foundations class that helps participants explore a range of healthcare careers and develop workplace readiness. Phase 2 consists of a six- to eight -week NA-C Training program. In the summer of 2024, we expanded our IHAP program in partnership with Arivva, to serve Pierce County.

Riley has a wide range of professional experience, but always found themselves coming back to healthcare and when she stumbled upon an email for IHAP, it was the perfect fit.

“After following my travel nurse partner across the US for over a year applying unsuccessfully to remote copywriting jobs, I was ready to actually focus in on that job security I had been missing. With the help of the Training Fund, I have finally found it!”

Riley completed both phases of IHAP, including online classes, hands-on labs, and onsite clinical training. 

“This program made the acquisition of my Nursing Assistant certification so much more accessible than it would have been otherwise, primarily due to the financial assistance.

The skills I learned during my training through the Training Fund’s IHAP have given me the confidence I need to not only do my job, but to do my job well. I have received positive feedback from the preceptors I shadowed as well as CNAs and nurses I have worked alongside so far.

Riley Winters

Certified Nursing Asisstant, IHAP graduate, Summer 2024

IHAP also offers free wrap-around support services to help learners succeed and complete the program. These comprehensive options include: all program supplies, vaccination and clinical readiness assistance, scrubs, tutoring, and test registration and preparation.

Our IHAP Navigator is also able to connect participants with additional resources including childcare and transportation support, resume and cover letter assistance, and more!

Tuition Assistance Stipend

Tuition Assistance Stipend

We are excited to announce that we are testing the development of a new benefit, a Tuition Assistance Stipend, that will allow eligible members to lower their work hours and receive funding to support FTE reduction!

Are you using Tuition Assistance, but struggling with working and going to school?

Balance Work & School with a Tuition Assistance (TA) Stipend

  • Lower your work hours by up to 0.2 FTE
  • Receive monthly funding to supplement hours missed

Eligibility:

  • Actively using Tuition Assistance benefit
  • Not on an academic hold
  • Enrolled & registered for Summer and/or Fall 2025 Quarter
  • Must maintain a 0.1 FTE to remain Training Fund eligible
A nurse applies for scholarships on their laptop.

We are selecting 50 members to participate in this benefit trial.

  • TA Stipends will be provided July 2025- December 2025.
  • Participation will require manager pre-approval and monthly verification by manager.
  • Before May 15th: Submit an interest form for a chance to receive a spot in this TA Stipend trial.
  • May 22nd: TA Stipend recipients announced
Submit Interest Form by May 15th

Members will receive notification if they have been selected to participate May 22nd.

Selected Members will need to:

  • Fill out a short form
  • Provide proof of registration for summer or fall term
  • Provide W9
  • Complete monthly verification: signature from member & manager

Stipend checks will be sent out monthly to the member.

 

Opportunity: National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program Application Now Open

Opportunity: National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program Application Now Open

National Health Services Corps Loan Repayment Program

Application Now Open:  Apply by Thursday, May 1, 7:30 p.m. ET

Eligible health professionals may now apply to the National Health Service Corps’ three loan repayment programs. This year’s programs have increased funding for eligible clinicians, including an increase of 50 percent in the two-year NHSC Loan Repayment Program award amount to $75,000 for full-time primary care participants.

Compare programs and learn more about eligible disciplines, site types, and service commitment.

A nurse applies for scholarships on their laptop.