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
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Contact Human Resources at (607) 798-5256 for complete information about any
of the educational opportunities listed above.