Employer Tuition Reimbursement?

Aaron-RN · Apr 29, 2006

Hi NrsJena,

I am currently a BSN student in Maryland and I too had some of the same questions that you have. I was offered $6,000 for the last 2 years of the BSN program, $3,000 a year. This would require me to work for the hospital for 2 years full time, on any unit. The $3,000 is given to me in the form of a check before each school year starts so I can buy uniforms, books, or pay my tuition. I also work at this same hospital, so I recieve an additional $2,000 a year for being an employee, this money is available for all 4 years. I also recieve the Maryland State Nursing Scholarship which gives me $3,000 a year for all 4 years. This requires that I work full time in Maryland (any city, county, etc.) for 4 years in any capacity as an RN. Hope this helps and good luck with school!

- Aaron

Dan's Sunshine · Apr 29, 2006

My hospital offers $2500 a year in tuition reimbursement, no contract. I am currently in an earn as you learn program. All tuition and books paid up front plus an hourly stipend to sit in class. I signed a 2 year contract. For me getting paid to be in school is worth it.

Brandy

Tweety, BSN, RN · Apr 29, 2006

My employer pays for tuition reimburse up to $2200 a year at the beginning of the semester. Rumor has it we're supposed to turn in our grades, but the last year I've steadily gotten the money and haven't turned in a grade yet.

We also have RN scholarships called "earn as you learn". You work for us 20 hours a week as a tech, you get all tuition and books paid for no matter the cost and you get paid for 40 hours of pay a week. We've gotten many of good nurse this way.

imenid37 · Apr 29, 2006

We get $4000.00 per year as a full-time employee for an A or B and it is prorated for part-time. If you get a C, then you get 75% of your tuition up to $3000.00. They also have a program to pay for the last 2 years of school for RN's in return for a two year commitment.

NrsJena · Apr 30, 2006

Thank you- this is exactly what I was looking for!

Several months ago, my boss offered to help with costs to advance my degree to an RN. (Myself and one other LPN are the first ever to recieve an offer like this from our company) We have applied for every grant/loan/scharship imaginable, and are waiting to find out what, if any aide we are eligable for. Once we know-we are to meet with the boss and let him know what else we need and when. In the mean time, we are registering and need to buy books for classes that start in a month. Two weeks ago- my boss agreed to help cover the cost of fees/books. On Friday-when approached about fees due this Monday- he told the other girl he could not cover every "little fee or books". To be honest- I'm quite upset. I would not have necessarily started this process without the previous agreement to help! The "little fees/books" are totaling about $300, without tuition!

There are plenty of places that offer reimbursment around here. I was hoping to get responses that would give me an idea of weither or not any offer my current employer makes is worth it. (Or not )

Thank you everyone.

MarkRN · Apr 30, 2006

The hospital I work for offers $6000/year for full-time ($3000/year for part-time) employees who are pursuing a degree in nursing. There is a one-year committment from the ending date of the last class the hospital paid for. They paid for $12,000 of my $17,000 RN-BSN degree and I'm planning on having them pay $18,000 of my $21,000 MSN starting next month. Not a bad deal at all...

RN34TX · Apr 30, 2006

School was the primary reason for me taking my current position as their school package is very attractive, despite the poor pay scale for nurses.

RN's going back to get BSN's, masters in just about anything, or PhD's get all tuition and books, including all the "little fees" paid up front.

No reimbursement to fool with so I never see a single bill.

Then we get 24 hours of paid time off per course, per semester for study or test time.

Upon graduation, you sell your soul to the devil for 18 months. Not bad.

The CNA's and others wanting to become LVN's or RN's get an even sweeter deal to accomodate their clinical rotations:

They work 2 shifts (12 hours each) on weekends and still get paid for 40 hours per week on top of getting everything paid up front like the RN's get.

This makes it possible for CNA's wanting to move up and still bring home a full time pay check.

Believe it or not, there actually aren't enough people participating in the program and my employer is actively promoting it and trying to get more people to join.

It continually baffles me to see such a low amount of participation in the program, yet I'm constantly hearing people at work complain about their low pay, low status, and inability to advance to a better position when my employer is literally giving away free education.

danigirl58 · Apr 30, 2006

school was the primary reason for me taking my current position as their school package is very attractive, despite the poor pay scale for nurses.
rn's going back to get bsn's, masters in just about anything, or phd's get all tuition and books, including all the "little fees" paid up front.
no reimbursement to fool with so i never see a single bill.
then we get 24 hours of paid time off per course, per semester for study or test time.
upon graduation, you sell your soul to the devil for 18 months. not bad.
the cna's and others wanting to become lvn's or rn's get an even sweeter deal to accomodate their clinical rotations:
they work 2 shifts (12 hours each) on weekends and still get paid for 40 hours per week on top of getting everything paid up front like the rn's get.
this makes it possible for cna's wanting to move up and still bring home a full time pay check.
believe it or not, there actually aren't enough people participating in the program and my employer is actively promoting it and trying to get more people to join.
it continually baffles me to see such a low amount of participation in the program, yet i'm constantly hearing people at work complain about their low pay, low status, and inability to advance to a better position when my employer is literally giving away free education.

rn34tx

where abouts in the gulf coast are you working?????

General E. Speaking, RN, RN · Apr 30, 2006

rn34tx
where abouts in the gulf coast are you working?????

yes, do tell!

starae · Apr 30, 2006

Hospitals vary a great deal in what they will offer so look around. My hospital gives up to 7500 a year in tuition payment plus books. The tuition is paid directly to the school so I do not wait for a check. I purchase the books then turn in the paperwork for a refund. Out commitment is only 6 months beyond the last quarter/semester paid for. I know they offer more to the people who are going for their first time RN program. There is a huge difference between the hospital I work for and the other big competitors in the area. Some of them do not even come close.

So, there are great deals and offers out there. I think you are safest if you work through a place that has the rules in writing and they apply to everyone rather than taking what someone says they will offer. Good luck!

michelle95 · Apr 30, 2006

Ours pays 2 classes worth of tuition per semeter for full timers going for a Bachelor's. No contract to work with the company after graduation needed. They do not pay for books, however.

For part-timers, it's half of the tuition for 2 classes....don't know why it's not just "one" class.

Master's level is one class a semester for FTE. But, you do have to sign either a year or 2 year contract (I can't remember). If you're willing to take a while...they will end up paying for all of your schooling.

No PHD classes paid for.