The University of Mobile has launched a new Nursing Apprenticeship Program in partnership with Mobile Infirmary, creating a unique opportunity for students to earn their nursing degree with full financial support, paid clinical experience and direct employment with Mobile Infirmary.
The program provides students in the Associate Degree in Nursing program at the Baptist university with a debt-free pathway to a nursing career while earning real-world experience in a healthcare setting.
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Students selected for the apprenticeship program will receive full financial support for tuition, fees, textbooks, uniforms and other educational expenses after FAFSA, grants and scholarships are applied. Apprentices also will be employed by Mobile Infirmary, receiving employee benefits, paid holidays and compensation for clinical hours, including specialty rotations at outside healthcare facilities.
Stefanie Willis-Turner, director of nursing school partnership and programs for Mobile Infirmary/Infirmary Health, said, “Mobile Infirmary is proud to partner with the University of Mobile to invest in the next generation of nurses. This apprenticeship program creates a direct pathway for students to gain valuable clinical experience while helping address the growing need for skilled and compassionate healthcare professionals in our region.”
Begins in the fall
The apprenticeship program begins with the Fall 2026 Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) cohort in the University of Mobile School of Nursing. Applications are being accepted now at umobile.edu/apply.
Students become eligible to apply for the apprenticeship program after successfully completing their first semester in the ADN program and developing foundational nursing skills. Admission to the apprenticeship is competitive and involves a joint selection process between the University of Mobile and Mobile Infirmary.
Incredible opportunity
Jason Lee, provost and vice president for academic administration at UM, said the Nursing Apprenticeship Program “creates an incredible opportunity for students who feel called to serve through nursing.”
Additional benefits of the apprenticeship program include:
- Paid clinical experiences, including specialty rotations
- Individualized mentorship during clinical training
- Employer-covered Alabama Board of Nursing apprenticeship permit fee
- Opportunities for continued employment following graduation and NCLEX completion
To complete the apprenticeship and earn credentials, students must graduate from the University of Mobile Associate Degree Nursing program, demonstrate proficiency in required competencies and pass the NCLEX licensure exam.
To start the path to a career in healthcare, apply now for the Fall 2026 ADN program at umobile.edu/apply.
For more information about the Associate Degree in Nursing program or the Nursing Apprenticeship Program, contact Barnes-Witherspoon at switherspoon@umobile.edu or 251-442-2445, or visit the University of Mobile website at umobile.edu/nursing.
EDITOR’S NOTE — This story was written by Kathy Dean and originally published by the University of Mobile.
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