CNA work in hospitals

[KaciRinn]

I'm currently going to school with the ultimate goal to become an RN. However I am wanting to take a CNA course so I can get my foot in the door and possibly get a hospital job. does anyone know if a hospital will pay / reimburse me for tuition if I am working there? I am asking as far as your personal experience/someone you know. Thanks!

[classictammy1]

I'm currently a CNA and have worked for a major hospital in the South Puget Sound for three years (Washington State). I've just received my Associates Degree in Pre-nursing DTA/MRP. The Corporation I work for does help pay for tuition and/or reimbursement AFTER the pre-req's have been completed and once you've been officially accepted into an accredited nursing program. I believe they cover up to $4,000 a year for tuition/books etc. You also have to be employed for at least 90 days (have passed the probationary period). Hope this helps.

[KaciRinn]

Thanks for your help. So not until you were enrolled in the pre-reqs did they start paying/reimbursing you,correct?

[HouTx, BSN, MSN, EdD]

There is no standard for tuition reimbursement programs. It is not a requirement for employee benefits. Some companies do not even have this as a benefit. You will need to investigate this with each employer.

[classictammy1]

The hospital/health care system I work for does not pay for pre-req's and I will not be able to get tuition assistance until I am officially accepted into a nursing program. What HouTx Guide says is absolutely true. There is no standard and you just need to research each company to see what they offer. I found out how much the company I work for pays toward an ADN from friends that have received such benefits. I then went on to Google the company I work for and tuition reimbursement. (eg: company x tuition reimbursement)