did anyone recieve a hospital scholarship while in nursing school?

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I have been offered one that will pay for my school, if i work for them for two years upon graduating!

Is it worth it?

how did they pay out the scholarship?

did they offer you a job while in nursing school?

any help would be greatly appreciated!:D

Yes,

I accepted a hospital scholarship without a guarantee of a job-this was in the early non-shortage period. I did accept a job and did work there 2 years after graduation.

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I have one, many, MANY stipulations came with it... At times I feel limited because I owe them 3 years, but in the end the $32000 they paid for my schooling will be worth it!

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In some ways, having to commit to one unit seems stifling. But now that I've actually stuck it out at this unit for about five months now, heck -- I've gotten to know people better -- they are getting used to me and me to them, and it's not so bad now. I'll serve my committment there with no problem, and then I'll move on. I did get my choice of places to work, though -- that wasn't an issue.

And if I really wanted, I could buy my way out of the job, but why do that rather than just stick it out and get the experience I need.

As long as I stay within the same system, I think I could probably leave after I put in at least 12 months to the unit -- and I may as I'd like to ramp up my experience a bit on another floor. If I leave the hospital system, I'd have to pay it all back.

Heck, we have to pay back at least $2k if we leave the floor we oriented on, scholarship or not.

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Specializes in Community Health, Med-Surg, Home Health.
In some ways, having to commit to one unit seems stifling. But now that I've actually stuck it out at this unit for about five months now, heck -- I've gotten to know people better -- they are getting used to me and me to them, and it's not so bad now. I'll serve my committment there with no problem, and then I'll move on. I did get my choice of places to work, though -- that wasn't an issue.

And if I really wanted, I could buy my way out of the job, but why do that rather than just stick it out and get the experience I need.

As long as I stay within the same system, I think I could probably leave after I put in at least 12 months to the unit -- and I may as I'd like to ramp up my experience a bit on another floor. If I leave the hospital system, I'd have to pay it all back.

Heck, we have to pay back at least $2k if we leave the floor we oriented on, scholarship or not.

Having to remain in a particular unit to honor a scholarship contract does sound unusual (and would probably **** me off if I didn't like where I was located). Most of the ones I am aware of have just stipulated that you had to remain within the entire organization, even sister hospitals. While most may not have been offered positions where they liked, they had the option to transfer when openings came about.

I do believe that before accepting a scholorship like that, you have to know the facility you are working for, because in many cases, you would not be free to leave for greener pastures if the money or the circumstances are not to your liking. I can't say that I fared badly thus far. I see that the nursing department is not that great, but they have been good to me and I don't mind staying. I am 43 years old, put in 19 years of civil service and my pension. I don't really feel like looking elsewhere at this moment, I know the players and the politics. Also, I am not looking for anything else with this place, so, I do feel secure.

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Specializes in NeuroICU/SICU/MICU.

I applied for and received a hospital scholarship. I submit a worksheet with the bursar's itemized bill and my class schedule for the semester, and they pay my school directly. It's a 6 semester BSN course, for a total of something like 18k. I'll owe the hospital 4 years when I graduate, but on the plus side, I get to choose where I work as long as there are positions available (which I'm sure there always are :loveya:)

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Specializes in LTC, Alzheimers unit.

I live in Southern, IL and I recieved a scholarship for school and yes it is totally worth it to not have any student loans. The way it worked for me was that all of my bills for tution and books were sent directly to the employer I never saw them. And they also paid for me to get a nice littman stethescope and any other supplies I needed. It was the best experience I have ever had. It cost over $9,000 dollars and I will be working for them for 2 years making more than hospitals around my area.

I just found out I passed my boards and I start working July 14th. So just remember you can do it and GOOD LUCK WITH EVERYTHING!!!!

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Specializes in LTC, Alzheimers unit.

I live in Southern, IL and I recieved a scholarship for school and yes it is totally worth it to not have any student loans. The way it worked for me was that all of my bills for tution and books were sent directly to the employer I never saw them. And they also paid for me to get a nice littman stethescope and any other supplies I needed. It was the best experience I have ever had. It cost over $9,000 dollars and I will be working for them for 2 years making more than hospitals around my area.

I just found out I passed my boards and I start working July 14th. So just remember you can do it and GOOD LUCK WITH EVERYTHING!!!!:yeah:

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Did you just have to call the hospital to get the info on these programs? What kind of hoops did you have to jump through if any to apply?

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I'm in the process of researching this as well. Unfortunately I have to do my LPN program before I can apply, but of the 5 hospitals in driving distance that I contacted, 3 responded to my question about it, and all 3 have scholarship programs on avg of about $5000 p/yr and a 2 yr commitment. I'm definitely planning on going that route, if only because I am sooo broke right now. Its too bad I cannot find any hospital that will pay for my LPN and my LPN->RN or I'd be golden.

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I just did some looking and we have a magnet hospital here that I am interested in. On their website, the scholarship they have listed is for student externs. You can apply for that position after your first semester of clinicals. They will pay up to $1000 per semester if you give them 20 hours a week. I'm all about that because I'll get tons of experience actually working there. And you get full time benefits and shift differential to boot.

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yes I was one of the first for our scholarship program. They paid for all my school plus you only had to work 24 hours a week and got paid for 72 hours. That was definately worth a 3 yr contract. My contract is up and i am still there.

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Specializes in LTC, Alzheimers unit.

My scholarship was through Southern Illinois Healthcare www.sih.net there is a section under careers that says scholarships. You request a packet with the info on the scholarship fill it out, write a 1 page essay on why you want to become a nurse and then wait for them to call you. They called me in for a scholarship interview where I was in a board room with about 6 or 7 people and they ask you ques's like where do you see yourself in 5 years, why are you interested in nursing etc. Then about 2 weeks later you get a letter in the mail telling you if you were picked to recieve a scholarship.

I will say that there are many opportunities available and you get your pick for what area you want to work in. I will be doing a 8 month critical care training program and working in the Emergency Department that is what I always wanted to do I am so excited. So yes I think this is a great option.

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