ICU-New Grads.../Tuition?

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Hey Everyone-

Not trying to rip off someone else's thread, I'll start my own..

I always hear people talking about the fresh grad ICU programs around. My question is this... Can anyone (or a few of you) post at least areas or large cities where this is happening? I just don't know where to start, as far as looking in any direction.

Also, How common is it to find a facility that will provide tuition for CRNA school? Is it more common to find a tuition reimbursement program in a CRNA's benefits package once done with school? Either way, how common is it for CRNA's to get some tuition money.

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Hey Everyone-

Not trying to rip off someone else's thread, I'll start my own..

I always hear people talking about the fresh grad ICU programs around. My question is this... Can anyone (or a few of you) post at least areas or large cities where this is happening? I just don't know where to start, as far as looking in any direction.

Also, How common is it to find a facility that will provide tuition for CRNA school? Is it more common to find a tuition reimbursement program in a CRNA's benefits package once done with school? Either way, how common is it for CRNA's to get some tuition money.

Dear NurseNut,

Several Atlanta area hospitals have new-grad ICU opportunities. Many of them have 4-6 month orientations with 1-2 year contracts of service for the time they spend orienting you.

Regarding tuition reimbursement: all of the hospitals I have worked for have had some form of tuition reimbursement as a benefit for working employees who are seeking to advance their career. I would imagine that CRNA school would be considered for this benefit. However, this reimbursement would probably be a partial reimbursement that may not cover much of your actual expenses to attend CRNA school.

That being said, Atlanta may not be the best city of choice for your plans - there is no CRNA program within 100 miles of the city. There is, however, a PA anesthesia program offered at Emory University.

I hope this helps, and good luck as you seek to make plans.

lifejourney

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hello,

many places take new graduates in the ICU. you may even be able to find get them to "forgive" (ie: pay) some of your loans for a work pay back period. from what i have experienced, education reimbursement often is only while you are employed... which is difficult if not impossible during CRNA school.

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