Tuition Forgiveness
Lourdes offers tuition
repayment for our graduate nurses. We offer $5,000.00 for Associate
Degree prepared graduates and $10,000.00 for Bachelor's Degree in
Nursing prepared graduates. This is paid out over a two year
period. Eligible candidates need to be employed in at least a 48
hour position.
Tuition Reimbursement
Employees are encouraged to develop their skills and potential
by taking advantage of educational courses and programs. To promote
staff development, Lourdes provides tuition reimbursement to
full-time and part-time employees, who have completed their three
(3) month probationary period, for: course work at an accredited
college, secondary school, business school, or vocational school;
correspondence programs; conferences; workshops and seminars.
Degree Programs that are Healthcare or Job Related
Full-time and part-time employees who are pursuing an
undergraduate or graduate degree in a field that is healthcare or
job related, and considered to be of current or future benefit to
Lourdes, or are taking courses matriculated towards such a degree
are eligible for tuition reimbursement.
Continuing Education that is Job Related
Full-time and part-time employees, who are taking Continuing
Education that is not degree oriented, non-matriculated, are
eligible for tuition reimbursement for only those courses,
workshops, seminars, correspondence programs that are job
related.
Enrollment in an Executive MBA (EMBA) program
is eligible for tuition reimbursement and is subject to all tuition
reimbursement requirements and the calendar year maximum.
Continuing Education for Nurses
Well-known for high quality care, Lourdes is committed to
continuous learning for all of our employees. Prior to the
application of new treatments or procedures, education is provided
to ensure the nurse's comfort level and to assure safe delivery of
care. This commitment is ongoing throughout a nurse's career at
Lourdes.
Ongoing Educational Opportunities for Nurses at
Lourdes
- Competency Based Orientation
- Dysrhythmia Class
- Preceptor Classes
- Moderate Sedation Certification
- Epidural Certification
- Chemotherapy Certification
- BLS Certification
- ACLS Certification
- CPR Instructor certification
- Critical Care Programs
- Emergency Care Programs
Contact Human Resources at 607-798-5256
for complete information about any of the education opportunities
listed above.
