Specialty Certification
Specialty Certification is an important way for clinicians to validate their knowledge, experience and clinical judgement in a particular area of practice. It allows nurses to pursue specific areas of interest and increase skills for the advanced care of our patients. Spaulding is pleased to partner with the Diana Davis Spencer Foundation to provide financial support for our nurses seeking specialty certification. Nurses who receive specialty certification may be reimbursed for the cost of the exam and receive a monetary award.
Learn how to apply for support for specialty certification >
Back to School
Spaulding provides several tuition support and degree partnership programs for nurses to continue their education while working on a full-time or part-time basis. Mass General Brigham offers discounted programs for employees at the MGH Institute for Health Professions, Southern New Hampshire University, Chamberlain College, Excelsior College and Laboure College.
Clinical Ladder
The Clinical Ladder Program recognizes nurses’ progression from novice to expert and increases the overall expertise and efficiency of the nursing staff. The program promotes recruitment and retention of qualified staff and results in a higher level of care and service to our patients and their families.
Learn more about the Clinical Ladder Program >
Nightingale Fellows
The Nightingale Fellowship is a two-year program that provides a unique opportunity for Spaulding nurses to create a vision for their career journey, mapping a way forward with purpose. Nurses who wish to discover diverse, challenging and satisfying career paths will benefit from joining this community of Fellows. Ideal applicants are RNs who are at early-mid stage in their careers, work 24-40 hours per week and are direct care providers.
Seacole Scholars
In collaboration with Labouré College, Spaulding has created a special program to assist employees who wish to achieve an Associate’s Degree in Nursing. Staff can apply for special funding to support much of of their tuition, books and even some study time.