We're as committed to your future as you are. After all, at Advocate we understand that everything we do is a reflection of our associates. You make the best care possible and we’re doing everything we can to help you keep your skills a step ahead. Take a closer look at a few of the ways we're investing in people like you.

This program provides 100% tuition reimbursement of eligible costs for programs in high demand areas. This is above and beyond our traditional Education Assistance program that provides up to $3,500 of tuition reimbursement annually. Associates must be employed at Advocate for one year prior to entering the program.

Nursing Degrees

• LPN Programs
• Associate Degree in Nursing
• BSN Completion Programs (nursing courses only)
• Bridge Programs: LPN to RN

Associates Degree/Diploma Programs in Diagnostic Imaging

• Associate Degree in Radiology
• MRI/CT Tech Program
• Ultrasound Tech Program/Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program
• Nuclear Medicine Program

Respiratory Care

• Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Health Information Technology

• Associate Degree in Health Information Technology

Part of our always-accessible intranet, AleX provides a premiere online learning and development resource. Whether associates are interested in identifying and registering for instructor-led training, completing online learning modules, finding tools to use to improve associate satisfaction and retention, or looking for ways to better serve our patients and customers, AleX has what they need.

Advocate provides a host of free learning opportunities including instructor-led courses, computer based training for just-in-time learning, and on-the-job development. Offerings include clinical competency development, PC and computer skills and management development courses. An intensive orientation curriculum is also provided for all new leaders to align them with organizational strategy and expectations.

Additional development offerings are available for associates interested in gaining individualized and targeted feedback on their customer service and/or leadership behaviors. An assessment center and online 360 degree feedback system aid associates in identifying career goals, developing learning plans and preparing for their future at Advocate.

This four-level, direct caregiver staff RN clinical ladder (Clinician I – Clinician IV) is designed to recognize, reward, and promote excellence in nursing practice at all levels of development – novice through expert.

STEPs is part of our commitment to ensure that our nurses are the absolute best. The goal is to help you advance your expertise and your career. Where do you fit in? Take the first step and keep reading.

New Graduates
If you’re a new graduate you’ll be initially placed in the Nurse Clinician I level. New grads are expected to meet all criteria at this level by the end of the 90-day probationary period.

Experienced New Hires
If you have nursing experience you will be evaluated according to the minimum criteria for each level of practice and placed within the program based on your current knowledge and expertise.

ew hires placed at Nurse Clinician III will complete and application packet after six months of employment to validate that they meet all criteria. If the new hire does not meet the criteria, he/she will step down to the lower level with an appropriate reduction in salary. Nurses who step down are eligible to apply for promotion six months later.

Re-entry RNs
If you’re re-entering nursing, you will be evaluated for your level of practice during the orientation/probationary period and placed in the Nurse Clinician I category or allowed to apply for Nurse Clinician II. Our policy for one-year bridging applies to nurses who leave Advocate or reduce their status to PRN/Registry for less than one year. If the absence is less than one year, the nurse may re-enter at their previous Nurse Clinician level in the same clinical specialty.

For more information about STEPs, please contact Human Resources.