April41

Here a few questions you may want to ask: What is the hire rate for new RN's? During this 2 year period, will I be eligible for pay raises? If I get fired, will I still owe the money? If the hospital does not have an open position when you graduate, can another hospital buy your contract? (this is common around here) Will taxes be taken out on the money given to me? If so when?

The hospital only pays for my tuition and books each semester. This is a set amount. What I do is buy my books online and save tons of $$$. This leaves me a little cash left over from the check they send me. The check comes to me in my name and not the schools name. This way I have control over how it is spent. When I went for my interview at the hospital, I had a list of questions to ask them. I wanted to be sure of what I was getting into. I would suggest you ask any questions you have, never assume....always ask. All hospitals are different with how they handle financial aid to nursing students. Be sure you know what they will expect from you. I wish you the best of luck!

I got a scholarship/loan from the local hospital in the town where I live. Basically, they will pay for my last two years of school and I will be obligated to work for them for 2 years after I graduate from nursing school. I will hire in at the same pay rate as all new RN's. I looked at this as an advantage. Due to the economy, I have heard that they are not doing a lot of hiring right now. So, I thought of this as a way to help create job security for when I finish school. I will have a job waiting for me while others will be job hunting.

I start orientation tommorroww (Aug 4, 5, and 6) Then classes begin August 17th. I am excited!

I am really sorry you are going through this difficult time. I will pray for you.

Are you going for LPN or RN? I am going for RN.

I got into CACC for the fall 2009. Is there anyone else who is going this fall?