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Coordinating Clinical Placements Across San Diego & Imperial Valley Region

Building a stronger healthcare workforce through regional collaboration, innovative training, and

equitable student pathways.

Overview

Advancing Healthcare Workforce Solutions Through Regional Collaboration

Founded in 1996, the San Diego and Imperial Counties Nursing and Allied Health Consortium is committed to improving healthcare workforce development across the region by aligning education and training programs with employer needs, expanding student access to career pathways, and supporting innovative strategies that strengthen recruitment, retention, and completion in nursing and allied health programs.

Through shared leadership, data informed planning, and strong partnerships, the Consortium works to ensure that students, educators, employers, and communities are connected in meaningful ways that improve workforce readiness and health outcomes across San Diego and Imperial Counties.

68

participating programs

148

approximate facilities

7,000+

requests processed annually

Who We Are

Regional Partners Working Together

We serve as a convening body to promote communication, coordination, and innovation across nursing and allied health education programs and healthcare systems throughout San Diego and Imperial Counties.

Our work supports:

  • Nursing and Allied Health education pathways
  • Clinical placement and workforce partnerships
  • Regional workforce planning
  • Equity-centered healthcare career development
  • Collaboration between education, industry, and community partners

Why the Consortium Matters

Healthcare Workforce Needs Continue to Grow Across Region

The consortium provides a regional space to identify shared challenges, align resources, strengthen training capacity, and support students as they move from education into meaningful healthcare careers.

Together, we help address:

  • Healthcare workforce shortages
  • Clinical placement capacity
  • Alignment between academic programs and expectations
  • Emerging workforce needs in nursing and allied health fields