How Did You Pay Your Way Through Nursing College/university

FranEMTnurse, CNA, LPN, EMT-I · Jun 19, 2002

Since I am now permanently disabled, I have taken a different approach to helping others. I am a survivor of all kinds of abuse that exist, and have written my autobiography titled, "The Molded Lump of Clay." My purpose is to give the victims of abuse hope, and to show their abusers how much they affect their victims, with the goal of also helping them get out of their entrapment in its ugly grasp. I know that most abusers are former victims themselves, and they feel that their behavior is acceptable, because they too grew up it an abusive environment.

But in bringing the victim's feelings to light, it is my hope that they will try to change. I know it can be done with God's help.

Well anyway, because I'm now living on a low, fixed disability income, I'm unable to finance the book's publication, and am researching for funds needed to get it published.

I also have set up a ministry over the internet, to which I offer to send them my autobiography, with a request for feedback. So far, I have received five replies, and I feel so honored and happy, firmly believing that God has chosen me thru the training He allowed me to experience, and has given me the desire and the circumstances to write it. Cheers

RNPQT · May 26, 2007

Hi! I'm interested in your autobiography and ministry. Do you receive PM's? I forget how to check. I have a friend who is considering a nursing career who may be very interested in it too, and would like to share the info. Lol

CseMgr1, ASN, RN · May 26, 2007

Guaranteed Student Loan Program (GSLP), working weekends and during quarter breaks.

MB37 · May 27, 2007

A lot of this depends on where you live, so ask around. I wish I would have. Several of the hospitals here will pay 100% of your tuition and books if you have worked there for 6 months. One gives several scholarships to current employees that not only cover educational expenses, they also pay the student for 40 hours/wk while only requiring you to work 16. I'm angry at myself for not looking into this stuff until I found out at NS orientation. By the time I worked somewhere for 6 months, my ABSN program will be almost half over so it's not as worth it for me now. I moved here from New Orleans, and in Louisiana I was told to take out loans for everything because all the hospitals will pay them back for you as a sign-on bonus. For some reason, hospitals in Florida not only pay some of the worst wages in the country, they also rarely give bonuses. I'm hoping to move back after I graduate, but that's another story...ask any other students that you know, ask the financial aid counselor at school, call a hospital or look online to see what they offer to employees, you should have a lot of options.

Multicollinearity, BSN, RN · May 27, 2007

I was surprised when I was offered a complete tuition scholarship at the university in my city. I'm so glad I applied. Previously, I thought I should stay at my community college because the tuition is thousands less.

My hard work and smashin' GPA has paid off.

Might be something to look into. Don't assume you can't afford a certain college or university. If you've got a good GPA - work it and use it, LOL.

caroladybelle, BSN, RN · May 27, 2007

I'm doing upgrading this fall.... and hope to go to college next year.... but being a single mom and knowing all the resposibilities that come with that.... and having to handle all my own expenses... I have been wondering for sometime:
How will I afford, myself, baby, college and still live in a decent place, with a little money to go out and do stuff...
So if anyone can give me an idea about what they did how they did it... and the way things work... please do so....
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I worked fulltimeand my child was in school.

There is no need to "go out and do stuff". You will not have the time or the money or the energy.

PMFB-RN, RN · May 27, 2007

G.I. Bill. It paid all of my expenses plus I got a check for about $415 a month. Lots of my classmates where national guard and received free tuition through the NG.

cherokeesummer · May 28, 2007

I had to pay out of pocket for the majority b/c I had already maxed my undergrad loans getting my degree. Soooo...I was upset of course b/c we are not financially well off. But I made payment arrangements and worked hard to find the extra cash to pay. Then I got some scholarships every once in awhile that helped and then in my last year I got a good scholarship that has a work commitment but it will pay for everything in this last year thankfully!

If you have no undergrad loan issues I think you can borrow the money (if you don't get scholarships) but being a single mom you very well may qualify for a good amount of scholarships or grants! Good luck!

TheCommuter, BSN, RN · May 28, 2007

I obtained a $20,000 Sallie Mae private student loan to finance my schooling.

2bprettynurse23 · May 28, 2007

i am a student of lebanese university and in this uni we only pay $200 us every year, that is why many students do the exam but only 25 are accepted and only 10 are graduated (the best).

staceytania · May 28, 2007

I live in a rural area that is screaming out for nurses, the Qld government is spending over 200 million on health care for rural areas. I already work in age care and because of the grants from the government I am now doing the Endorsed Enrolled Nursing programme. Without this grant I would not be able to do this course even when working full time.

If anyone else lives in Queensland and is thinking about updating their qualifications I suggest they apply for a Remote Nursing Grant.

Hope this helps others that are in the same situation as me.

Thanks

queenjean · May 28, 2007

I work full time, and pay for everything out of pocket. I do get some tuition reimbursement from my employer, but it isn't a whole lot. Our school allows tuition to be paid for in four monthly payments over the semester. If I couldn't afford to do that, I'd pay in loans. I already have a bachelors degree, so I don't qualify for any federal financial aid.