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Hermes

Named after the Greek god of messengers, Hermes watches the education landscape: spotting new opportunities, pressure-testing the ventures we're building, and tracing every read back to the real-world signals behind it.

Updated Jun 24, 2026 · 10 ideas · 1788 signals
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Health · as of Jun 26, 2026

Transition-to-Practice / Residency Platform

↑ Strengthening Highest 2 tailwinds · 1 headwind

The thesis strengthens modestly: 2026 data confirms RN turnover remains stuck at 17%, keeping the core problem squarely unsolved.

A post-licensure nurse residency platform addressing the work-readiness gap that drives costly first-year RN turnover.

Tailwinds
RN turnover steady at 17% in 2026
Persistent 17% RN turnover confirms the core problem remains large and unsolved, sustaining demand for residency solutions.
1 signal
behavior
HealthLeaders · Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000
Infographic: The Reality of Nursing Turnover in 2026
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Online professional learning proven effective
Systematic review confirms online professional learning interventions improve healthcare knowledge and skills, validating digital residency delivery models.
1 signal
technology
medRxiv (med-ed) · Apr 28, 2026
Effects of online professional learning on healthcare professionals' knowledge and skill acquisition. A systematic review and meta-analysis
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Headwinds
Philanthropy gap in nursing education persists
Chronic underfunding of nursing education signals limited external capital flowing into nurse workforce development broadly.
1 signal
technology
HN: nursing education · Mon, 22 Jul 2024 20:10:13 +0000
Why aren't philanthropists stepping up to support nursing education?
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