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Seeing as to how SGMC does not have an email, I am having to mail them. Does this sound okay (and respectful, not noisy or pushy?)

To whom it may concern,

I am very interested in becoming a Registered Nurse. I am starting my Pre-Nursing program at Valdosta State University this fall. I have heard that South Georgia Medical Center offers some sort of scholarship that gives students studying to become registered nurses some help in their education. I have heard that in agreement the student comes back to work for SGMC after they have graduated with a BSN for 2-3 years in exchange for the scholarship/forgivable loan. Can I get more information on that?

Also, if I may ask, what does a Registered Nurse make hourly as SGMC and do you offer shift differentials?

Any information will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks for your time,

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Tele, IM, OB/GYN, neuro, GI.

I don't kow if they would be able/willing to answer all your questions listed in the letter. It would probably be easier if you called the HR or Education department for the hospital because sometimes the answer from one question leads to another question. Between those two departments you should be able to et all the information that you need.

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To whom it may concern,

I am very interested in becoming a Registered Nurse and will be starting my Pre-Nursing program at Valdosta State University this fall. I understand that South Georgia Medical Center offers scholarships to nursing students that can be paid off with service to the hospital after obtaining licensure. I would appreciate any information you may have in this regard. Please feel free to e mail me at.....or call me at.....

Have you spoken to a nurse recruiter at the hospital or checked their website for "new grad internships"or benefits? I think if you start with the recruiter you may get more information than a letter that may just get tossed aside. Is the hospital affiliated with the school you are considering? Do they do clinicals there? If so, you may find the information from the nursing dept at the school.

You may also consider getting your CNA if you haven't already and start working at that hospital. Many hospitals have programs for their employees that do not apply to others.

Having your CNA will benefit you on many levels.

I don't see anything wrong with a letter, but if you do send it, I would not ask salary info and differential because by the time you graduate, it will be outdated information anyway.

I took the liberty of editing your letter to make it brief and more concise. Good luck, we need young nurses to replace us old folks who will someday retire!:yeah:

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Specializes in School Nursing.

To Whom It May Concern:

I am very interested in becoming a registered nurse and plan on starting my pre-nursing program at Valdosta State University this fall. It is my understanding that South Georgia Medical Center offers a type of scholarship for students studying to become registered nurses. From what I have heard, the student agrees to work for SGMC for two to three years after graduation with a BSN in exchange for the scholarship or forgivable loan. Is it possible to receive information regarding this program? In addition, I am interested in acquiring salary information if at all possible, including starting hourly rates for registered nurses at SGMC and whether shift differentials are offered.

Any information will be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,

(I used to do proof reading... this is how I would phrase it... however yours looks pretty good. Instead of centering, I would use Left Justified... I just could't figure out how to get that to work on this reply!!

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First off, I would not write a letter at all. Very impersonal -- why not just call them? Call the hospital and ask to speak with the nursing recruiter (nearly every hospital has one), and if they do not then ask to speak to HR.

Ask them if they offer any scholarship/forgivable loan programs for students studying to become an RN. When you call, you should of course introduce yourself as "Hello, may name is Jane Doe and I am a student at Nursing University and I plan to enter the BSN program this fall. I was calling to inquire about the scholarship program you have for nursing students who in return promise to work for your hospital. Would I be able to get more information on this program you have?" Or something similar.

Hint of advice - do NOT ask about hourly wages right off the start. If in fact they do have a program like the one you speak of, ask if you can setup a time to speak further in detail about the program or if you can come in and sit down and discuss it. If and when this happens, you then need to ask about hourly wages before you sign anything. Ask if you are paid the going hourly rate and if there are any stipulations attached.

Also, make sure you read any contract very very carefully... perhaps have a parent or a friend read it with you as well.

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Thank you guys!

And yes, they are affiliated with my University. In fact SGMC just gave my university a million dollars...

That is where we will be doing clinicals and everything...so, I'm guessing it may be on the university's website?

How does one go about getting their CNA? I will be in Valdosta, Georgia this August... but the tech there doesnt offer it...

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Thank you guys!

And yes, they are affiliated with my University. In fact SGMC just gave my university a million dollars...

That is where we will be doing clinicals and everything...so, I'm guessing it may be on the university's website?

How does one go about getting their CNA? I will be in Valdosta, Georgia this August... but the tech there doesnt offer it...

Some hospitals offer the classes. Ask around in the nursing program at the University, someone will know. In fact the local nursing school here requires you to have your CNA before you can be accepted to the program.

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I just found it online...its about $12,800...

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