Tuition Assistance for CNA to LPN? Need Advice!

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Hi, I'm a new CNA (5 months) in upstate NY, working in a nursing home. My union is 1199, and I'm very interested in becoming an LPN. I recently heard that my union might provide financial assistance through tuition reimbursement or tuition assistance. Does anyone have experience with how this works? How much does it cover? How helpful has it been for you? Also, do you have to work and study full-time? I would greatly appreciate any information! 

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Specializes in Critical Care, Capacity/Bed Management.

It's great to hear you want to advance your education and career. However, the questions you ask are employer specific. Your best option would be to speak to your union representative regarding education benefits as these are employer and union contract specific. 

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Specializes in Vents, Telemetry, Home Care, Home infusion.

Philadelphia's District 1199C Training and Upgrade Fund  offers assistance to its members to become CNA's, LPNS and RN.  I worked with many LPN's graduated from their program through the years. Check your union rep for more information

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