COLLABORATOR EXPERIENCE In keeping with the Core 7 framework and further opportunities for collaborators to achieve greater financial wellness, Collaborator Experience introduced a valuable tool for collab- orators in a pinch. An earned-wage access program using “On Demand” in the Branch app provides collaborators an opportunity to receive some of the wages they have already earned in the current pay period before the paycheck period is issued. Marissa DiPaola, Senior Manager, Collaborator Experience Systems, said the way Nightingale offers earned-wage access is innovative in its approach. “Because it is one tool in a whole toolbox of finan- cial wellness opportunities, it allows collaborators to make proactive choices overall rather than reactive ones,” said DiPaola. She also encourages all collaborators to schedule a call with a financial coach at Yourmoneyline.com to learn more about how to use Branch and earned-wage access in a strategic and helpful way. Nightingale Education Group also launched the Paid Parental Leave policy, ensuring wage
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION The impact of our mission did not go unnoticed in 2025. Throughout the year, Nightingale College received several meaningful honors that reflect our ongoing commitment to our Purpose and Pathway. We were awarded HR.com’s Best Employee Wellbeing Program, ranked the No. 1 Practical Nursing Program Employer by PracticalNursing.org, and earned multiple Top Workplaces accolades, including recognition from The Salt Lake Tribune , honors in the Education category, and Energage ’s Fall 2025 Culture Excellence Award. These recognitions collectively celebrate the dedication of our teams and the meaningful work we continue to do together. Along with the collective achievements, we also celebrated individual accomplishments that exemplify leadership and excellence across our organization. Dr. Juliet Kolde was recognized with a Healthcare Heroes Award for her outstanding contributions to health and education while the vice president of accounting and finance, Kendra Owens, was named Utah Business ’ 40 Under 40, honoring her as one of the state’s most influential young professionals.
continuity during the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, so collaborators can focus on family without financial strain. The policy offers up to 12 weeks of paid leave for birth parents and up to 8 weeks for partners as well as adoptive or foster parents, depending on tenure. “By ensuring wage continuity during these pivotal moments, we affirm our mission to care for the whole collaborator, honoring family, well-being, and equity,” said Lily Detwiler, Business Partner I, Collaborator Experience. “This benefit not only strengthens our culture of compassion and inclusion but also reinforces our dedication to creating a workplace where people feel valued and supported at every stage of life.”
LOOKING AHEAD 2025 was a big year and it happened because of you. Every collaborator, learner, and partner played a vital role in shaping Nightingale’s story. Together, we’re building more than just another nursing school. We’re shaping the future of health care, one confident, competent, and compassionate nurse at a time. But the work doesn’t stop here. As we head into the new year, we do so with gratitude for how far we’ve come and excitement for what lies ahead. Let’s carry this momentum into 2026 as we continue transforming health care and empowering the communities we serve.
FLAME FORWARD! Flame Forward! serves as a powerful reminder of what makes Nightingale Education Group truly extraordinary. Over several days, collaborators from across the country came together to connect, share ideas, and explore how we can continue to “Forge the Future.” Every hallway chat, breakout session, and keynote reflected the energy, creativity, and passion that drive our mission forward.
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