The latest blog posts, research articles, and news from Clasp

News, perspectives, and field notes from the Clasp team on fixing healthcare's broken talent pipeline.

America's Future Nurses Are Betting on Kalshi to Pay for School

Nursing is no gamble. Getting there is. A new survey of 1,000 healthcare students reveals the shadow economy funding the one career we still call recession-proof — and why students are staying anyway.

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How Scholarships Can Fight America's Healthcare Shortages: Tess Michaels on the Career Education Report

Clasp CEO Tess Michaels talks with the Career Education Report about America's 3M healthcare worker shortage and how employer-funded scholarships can close it.

The Education Department Just Expanded Federal Loan Access for Nursing and Allied Health Students — For Now

A court order forced the Education Department to expand federal loan access for nursing and allied health graduate students — but the fix is temporary, the rules are inconsistent, and the real solution still lies with employers.

University of South Carolina Partners with Clasp to Expand Career Opportunities and Student Loan Repayment for Healthcare Graduates

Clasp is partnering with the University of South Carolina to connect graduate healthcare students with employers offering structured career opportunities and employer-sponsored student loan repayment. Through the partnership, students gain earlier access to employment pathways that help reduce financial stress while supporting long-term career growth. The collaboration also helps healthcare employers build stronger talent pipelines and improve workforce retention, creating benefits for students, health systems, and the communities they serve.

Clasp CEO Tess Michaels and RogueHire’s Matt Rimer and Ryan Affolter

Why Health Systems Are Dropping Sign-On Bonuses — And What the Data Says About What Works Instead

Tess Michaels joined RogueHire to break down the clinical workforce shortage, why traditional hiring tactics are failing, and what a sustainable talent pipeline looks like.

Clasp Partners with Moravian University to Connect Healthcare Students with Loan Repayment and Jobs

We're excited to share a big milestone: Clasp has officially partnered with Moravian University to help healthcare graduates move from diploma to career - with employer-funded student loan repayment built right in.

5 Reasons to Celebrate Nurses Every Day (Not Just During Nurses Week)

Here are 5 reasons nurses deserve daily recognition, plus simple ways to celebrate them all year.