NURSING EDUCATION TUITION REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM All Hands Meeting July 27, 2012

Nursing Education Tuition Reimbursement Program  Collaboration with the University of the District of Columbia (UDC)  Assist LPNs who want to earn the Associates in Applied Science Nursing (AASN) Degree  Assist RNs with Associates who want to earn the Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) Degree  Saint Elizabeths Hospital will provide tuition reimbursement to eligible staff members:  up to $2,600 per fiscal year (BSN Program)  Up to $1,600 per fiscal year (AASN Program)  Must Sign Service Payback Agreement

Eligibility  All full time LPN and RN employees in the Nursing Department  Must have completed 6 months of continuous employment with Saint Elizabeths Hospital at the time of submitting the application  Must have received and maintain a rating of “Valued Performer” (3) or above for each competency of the Annual Performance Appraisal and not under a current corrective action.  Must get accepted to the UDC Associates or Bachelors degree programs in Nursing.  Must receive a minimum grade of “B” in a for credit course, and a “P” grade for pass/fail course to continue eligibility in program.

Fast Facts  Program starts NOW! (Fall 2012 Semester)  Tuition Reimbursement Program only applies to UDC  You can apply to UDC as a transfer student or apply for re-admittance if you previously attended  If you are currently attending UDC, tuition reimbursement will only apply to approved courses beginning Fall 2012 semester  Must continue to work your scheduled shift

How to Apply? 1. Talk to your Nurse Manager 2. Obtain a copy of the Nursing Education Tuition Reimbursement Program Policy & Application 3. Gather information needed to meet with UDC Admissions/Academic Advisors:  Official High School Transcripts or Official GED results  Official college transcripts (BSN applicants/transfers/re-admits)  Copy of License (LPNs & RNs)  Complete UDC Admissions Application on 4. Attend UDC Orientation at Saint Elizabeths on LPNs: Tuesday, July 31 from 9AM – 12 Noon or 3PM – 5PM TR 257 RNs: Tuesday, August 7 from 9AM – 12 Noon TR 252

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