Tutition Reimbursement

[katiehydrangea]

I am about to graduate with my BSN at an out of state school had to take out big loans. And would love help paying back this and or potentially gong on to NP program. I have heard that some hospitals/institutions are still doing this but have also heard that they have gone away with the poor economy. Anyone in-the-know on tuition reimbursement? This was a second degree for me so no grants available and little government money.

I am open to working in rural or underserved areas and open to relocation.

Thanks so much in advance!

[Lunah, MSN, RN]

I think tuition reimbursement is usually only going forward as an employee, not so much availability in terms of loan repayment -- at least not in this hiring climate. However, you might want to check this out if you're willing to work in underserved or rural areas:

http://www.ihs.gov/JobsCareerDevelop/DHPS/LRP/

[trooperwifey]

I also think that most tuition programs are for current employees, who already met requirements (PT, FT hours..etc).

I have heard of RN loan forgivness though. It may depend on what state you are in. When I graduated from my program, my dean forwarded us information on it.