employer paying for schooling

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Hello,

just wondering how common it is (if you worked as a CNA first) if your employer paid for your LPN schooling? and how long were you a CNA before this was offered?

thanks much!

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Each employer is different and I wouldn't wait for my emplyer to offer to pay for school before I looked into going. There are many ways to pay for your education. You can look into WIA. It is a goverment based program that will assist with the cost of you going to school. Don't forget to fill out a FASFA, this is also money that can assist with you paying for school. None of this money has to be payed back (unless you take out a student loan). This is all contingent on your financial need. Hope some of this information helps.

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Thanks, yes I understand that as well as financial aid. Just was curious to see how many of you were actually going to school after being a CNA and having either the hospital or LTC (employer)paying for it.

Thanks for the response..Merry Christmas!

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anyone??

I would just like to know if your employer (hospital or LTC) paid for your LPN schooling or you paid your own after working as a CNA.

Thanks:D

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Specializes in Cardiac Care.

Most offer tuition reimbursement after at least 6 months as part of their benefits programs. But when applying for a CNA position ask about this prior to accepting a position there. They may require a contract for continued work after you obtain your degree as well with a payback penalty.

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Thank you, I appreciate your reply. Thats awesome!

Is this the route you took?

even with a payback to work there a certain amount of time, to me seems totally worth it.

;)

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To actually answer your question, I work at a LTC and my employer reimburses us 50% after 90 days of employment with the company.

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Specializes in Cardiac Care.

No I paid out of pocket. However, once I get my licence I was hoping to get a position where they will help to pay for my RN or once I get my RN to get a position where I can get help with paying for my BSN... but with the way things are these days... I have a back up plan with the good old student loans.

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Thank you.. I appreciate the answers..

anyone else want to share?

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I'm not sure if this thread is still live, since its been a year ago

Currently i work as a CNA at a LTC facility..The rules for there was that i had to be in good standing with them,have worked there for a year and they would pay for my schooling 100% But in return i would sign a contract and i would work Full Time for them for a year. Haven't decided what i want to do because idk if i want to work there any longer

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Specializes in Med-Surg/urology.

Most of the places I have worked at only offer tuition reimbursement after 6 months, and to qualify for that you have to work 30 hours or more a week, which is full time. And the tuition reimbursement is usually just 50%. So I'll definitely be taking out loans :(

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