travel nurse

clinical instructor

assistant professor

placement specialist

operations coordinator

Nightingale College

What is the best part of working at the company?
The best part of working at Nightingale is the culture. Leadership from the very top, down to our directors, strive to make the work environment safe, positive and full of opportunities. They recognize that our mental health is important and our family's matter, and in order for us to be the best versions professionally, we need to be taken care of mentally and financially. Nightingale has so many programs to help with so many things whether you're struggling personally, medically, what have you. The resources are there, we are taken care of, and in turn, we show our appreciation by being the best versions of ourselves and working hard. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
My role as an admissions advisor means that I need to keep up on my KPIs, when things slow down, I still have the same expectations and that can cause me stress.  Fear that I have had from other admissions positions where I feel like i would lose my job for not putting up numbers, bleeds into my role here even though it's not the same dynamic at all. Being in a number orientated roll, I feel that is a common stressor for anyone. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Nightingale College is the best company I have every worked for. I have been in my same role for 4 yrs now and have earned great money, amazing benefits, I get almost every holiday off and I am challenged by my leadership team to grow and develop both personally and professionally. In the last 4 yrs I have evolved, and the amount of gratitude I have for a place of employment is something... a feeling, that cannot be described but I am ever so grateful!

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
I call my scheduled appointments, if i do not have an appointment, I fill my time by prospecting or taking call ins. My goal at the very minimum is to have 3 interviews a day, so calling what's scheduled or taking the calls or making the calls is what's done. Learners have 2 interviews conducted before they can apply so my role is to prepare every learner with information and understanding of process and deadlines then help them apply.

If you work in leadership you have the full support of others.  As an assistant faculty, I often do not have the support of leadership.  Communication is severely lacking and it is next to impossible to get a simple question answered. Students don't receive their EL schedules in time to make work arrangements and often miss class due to work conflicts. I had no idea what my work responsibilities were after orientation and left orientation not really knowing what my job was.  I feel that my interviewers misrepresented my job duties because my understanding of my job was very different from what my job is.  I have no autonomy as an instructor, everything is build for me and I have no say in how the curriculum is developed.  We were told during orientation that if the role we were in was not the right fit for us, we could move into a role that would be a better fit.  This is not true.  I am very unhappy with my job and no one has listened to my concerns.  While I am not afraid of change, this company makes massive changes constantly.  Every semester I have been with the college something major has changed greatly impacting the students.  Students often voice their complaints and concerns and are unheard by anyone in leadership.  Finally, the CEO continually mentions severance pay throughout orientation (15-20 times a day) and very frequently in meetings, it makes you wonder why.  The company talks about a good culture, but in reality, it's only good for leadership.

A typical day at Nightingale College is fast paced, collaborative, and deeply meaningful. Each day brings a mix of strategic work, problem solving, and connection with collaborators who are all working toward the shared mission of transforming nursing education and supporting student success.

Through my role, I have learned how impactful clear communication, adaptability, and teamwork are in a remote, growth oriented academic environment. I’ve gained valuable insight into higher education operations, cross functional collaboration, and the importance of staying aligned with both compliance and compassion.

Management at Nightingale College is supportive, accessible, and mission driven. Leaders encourage open communication, trust their teams, and genuinely care about professional growth and well being. There is a strong emphasis on accountability while also recognizing individual strengths and contributions.

The workplace culture is inclusive, respectful, and values purpose over hierarchy. Collaborators are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, ask questions, and continuously improve. The sense of shared mission creates a strong feeling of belonging, even in a fully remote environment.


I joined the Nightingale team after spending over 15 years working in traditional higher education and have been pleasantly surprised by my experience so far. My supervisor is already coaching me toward opportunities for advancement and I have been with the school for less than a year. Collaborators (employees) are energized instead of burned out. There is a strong focus on employee wellness and creating/maintaining a positive, healthy work environment. Nightingale really "walks the talk" when it comes to its organizational values. 

A typical day involves guiding learners through real patient care, reinforcing clinical skills, and pushing them to think critically and safely. I’ve learned that teaching nursing is about building confidence, not just knowledge. Management has been supportive overall, with opportunities for growth, while workplace culture varies but thrives best when teamwork and respect are present. The hardest part is balancing patient safety with learner independence. The most enjoyable part is watching learners connect the dots and step into their role as real nurses—that transformation is everything.

The work is certainly hard and challenging, but I have never felt so fulfilled both personally and professionally. I love the College's mission and how it permeates every function. When things get difficult or challenging I feel like I can count on my team and leadership group. I've put into practice both personally and professional the "evolvitude" culture and it has made me a better human, my relationships are richer, and I'm enjoying life. 
I feel like my position is always challenging me to be better, at first that could feel overwhelming but as I've grown, I would not have it any other way. Nightingale has given me so many opportunities to grow academically, professionally, and personally. I love this company and the amazing collaborators I get to work with and serve every day. 
I also love our learners and health care partners. To come to work each day knowing I'm actually solving the nursing shortage and helping healthcare systems gain access to quality nurses is very fulfilling. 

During the NCO week in Salt Lake City... It was life changing event.  The culture , the people, the vision and goals.. WOW.. then to get let go because of a couple extra dots yes .. at the end of a sentence  or a space between sentences in emails.  I was called and on the spot let go. NO warning, no coaching and definitely NOT "failing Forward" as mentioned in all meetings.  There is nothing that any employee could do that would cause to be terminated.. Learn from it and move on.   I had nothing but good things to say about Nightingale and it was life changing from the start to the finish.  NOTHING IS GUARANTEED from one day to the NEXT.  Be careful how you  conduct your grammar and punctuation in your emails.    When in fact, I had learners so thankful for me contacting them when others would not contact them after many emails.   NO coaching, no mentoring, no lets work on this or that to correct the email style.  Just  YOU ARE LET GO.  (yes after was told earlier that they were bringing someone else back and letting them come back to the department.  more less making a position available for the person.   Things are not meant for a reason... WHEN ITS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE... IT USUALLY IS............ God has a plan for ALL!!!! 

This is a salaried position and while I understand it may not always be a 40 hour week and flexibility is important and there may be times a few more hours are required depending on circumstances etc. 
HOWEVER…and please know this is an HONEST review. The expectation of leadership is that EL travelers work at least double the typical amount of full-time hours are. A typical month of work hours range from 160-176 at a regular job. This is not the case at Nightingale College!!! In a months time I have had to work 332 hours which is double the normal amount  a full-time employee should work. No extra pay…no extra days off and they still continue to try and add more MANDATORY work days for clinical make-up time. When it’s all said and done, my average hourly pay is less than $30 hour! Not to mention the out of pocket expense I am expected to cover out of my personal account when the schools credit card declines! Getting reimbursed is a whole other issue and it takes months for this to happen. Most expensive job I’ve ever had! 

At Nightingale College, it did not become apparent until I left how nursing leadership really felt. At the head of the directorate is a woman who excels at burning bridges and making her faculty feel inadequate. The trade off for "students first" is faculty never. I do understand she will be retiring this year if you can handle the toxicity until then. Otherwise, the company is filled with good people. 

Change is a constant. Knee-jerk reactions are common place and can have mixed outcomes. By enlarge the decision making seems to be emotionally based despite training throughout the company to the contrary. As a result, the company finds it difficult to fit in with accreditors for the ADN program. 

No company is perfect and this one is no exception. But, I feel if you want to give them a try, do so with eyes wide open. I would not change my past experiences with them for anything, but find my career has blossomed more so elsewhere.

Nightingale College has an excellent work culture, but generally puts the cart-before-the-horse when it comes to developing other aspects of the company. Low student performance and other external factors make working at Nightingale College unstable, and enrollment growth has slowed. Management doesn't value time as a resource, resulting in extremely inefficient meetings and terrible work-life balance. Additionally, while employees and management are very nice and well-intentioned, there is a general lack of smart people in the building who can optimize their processes and execute their business model. Way too much time is focused on developing the organizational culture when more effort should be placed on hiring competent people, improving efficiency, and adjusting their business strategy.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Travel nurse 267 salaries reported	$95,494 per year
Clinical instructor 2 salaries reported	$97,500 per year
Assistant professor 9 salaries reported	$62,611 per year
Placement specialist 6 salaries reported	$29.21 per hour
Operations coordinator 1 salary reported	$26.00 per hour

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