Jobs which offer tuition reimbursement

MSMIAMI · Nov 16, 2009

Hey Mari55,

They do offer tuition reimbursment for alot of companies especially in health care because they want you to advance. Once I became an LPN I plan on working for a LTC facility that I have a connection with that will pay for the remainder of my ASN degree. So the possibilities are definitely out there. :up:

mari55 · Nov 16, 2009

Hey Mari55,
They do offer tuition reimbursment for alot of companies especially in health care because they want you to advance. Once I became an LPN I plan on working for a LTC facility that I have a connection with that will pay for the remainder of my ASN degree. So the possibilities are definitely out there.

Thanks MSMIAMI.

DaniLPN2RN · Nov 17, 2009

My facility offers tuition reimbursement ... you HAVE to be full-time (32 hrs at my facility), you HAVE to be there 1 year (full-time), AND they put your name in a drawing and only a certain number of people will actually get it! A majority of facilities to offer it, but if it's important, be sure to ask about it when offered a position. Depending on how it's provided, it could be a deal breaker!!

mari55 · Nov 17, 2009

My facility offers tuition reimbursement ... you HAVE to be full-time (32 hrs at my facility), you HAVE to be there 1 year (full-time), AND they put your name in a drawing and only a certain number of people will actually get it! A majority of facilities to offer it, but if it's important, be sure to ask about it when offered a position. Depending on how it's provided, it could be a deal breaker!!

THANKS, so much. One less thing to worry about. One more thing, if you know, are most long term facilities owned by big companies? I am wondering if eventual transfer to company jobs in other states is possible? Thanks in advance. This website is so informative.

DaniLPN2RN · Nov 17, 2009

THANKS, so much. One less thing to worry about. One more thing, if you know, are most long term facilities owned by big companies? I am wondering if eventual transfer to company jobs in other states is possible? Thanks in advance. This website is so informative.

I think it's common for a majority of LTC facilities to be owned corporately by large companies. There are some smaller ones as well. If you find one that you are interested in applying, check to see if they have a web site. You will find a lot of information on the company website. The facility I'm at is larger and does have facilities in other states. They also have several in the area where I live; which makes it nice if I would ever move to nearby counties.

A piece of advice. Check out the facility online before you accept. Make sure it's a place you can work. The facility I'm at had a state visit shortly before I started and I checked out the report. I was happy to find that the majority of "issues" were minor and correctable (usually a paperwork issue or something small like a CNA not taking the straw paper off properly). I felt it was important to work at a facility without a lot of blemishes on their record. Also, try to find out what the turnover rate is. If people are only staying a few months (employees; CNAs and nurses) find out why. If people don't stay, there's usually a reason. At my facility, we all complain about stuff all the time, but we don't leave ... it's like a train wreck; you can't help but look!

Good luck to you. HTH!!

mari55 · Nov 17, 2009

I think it's common for a majority of LTC facilities to be owned corporately by large companies. There are some smaller ones as well. If you find one that you are interested in applying, check to see if they have a web site. You will find a lot of information on the company website. The facility I'm at is larger and does have facilities in other states. They also have several in the area where I live; which makes it nice if I would ever move to nearby counties.
A piece of advice. Check out the facility online before you accept. Make sure it's a place you can work. The facility I'm at had a state visit shortly before I started and I checked out the report. I was happy to find that the majority of "issues" were minor and correctable (usually a paperwork issue or something small like a CNA not taking the straw paper off properly). I felt it was important to work at a facility without a lot of blemishes on their record. Also, try to find out what the turnover rate is. If people are only staying a few months (employees; CNAs and nurses) find out why. If people don't stay, there's usually a reason. At my facility, we all complain about stuff all the time, but we don't leave ... it's like a train wreck; you can't help but look!
Good luck to you. HTH!!

Thank you very much, for your excellent advice. Mari