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Program Details
Starting your nursing career at Lexington Health just got easier. You can now receive financial assistance to pay for your education through our Nurse Scholars Program.
Lexington Health Nurse Scholars Program rewards qualified nursing students with funds to defray the cost of attending nursing school. Nurse scholars receive a $250 stipend every two weeks, up to a total of $5,000. Recipients receive their educational support funds during the last year of your nursing education.
Nurse Scholars are accepted into the Lexington Health’s Registered Nurse Residency Program upon graduation. The Nurse Scholars Program requires a one-month commitment, working as a Registered Nurse at Lexington Health, for every month of educational stipend support received.
Application Recommendations
Applications are accepted on a year-round basis. To maximize stipend potential, students are encouraged to apply and submit documentation one year, or 12-15 months, prior to anticipated graduation. However, we will accept applications up to a month prior to your final semester before graduation.
What is the best time to apply?
The process from application received to potential acceptance into the Nurse Scholar Program often takes 2-3 months. This is why we recommend applying around one year, or 12-15 months prior to your anticipated graduation to maximize stipend potential. Still, you can apply up to a month prior to your final semester of nursing school.
Once the maximum number of nurse scholars has been reached for a given year, Lexington Health will no longer accept applications for the program. Applications to the nurse residency programs will still be accepted, pending availability of positions.
- Scholar stipends are subject to taxes in accordance with IRS regulations.
Notification
- Scholar recipients will be notified by email.
Lexington Health does not discriminate in hiring based on race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, marital status or military status.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the selection criteria for the Nurse Scholars Program?
- Students enrolled in prelicensure ASN/ADN, BSN and Direct-Entry MSN (MEPN) programs are eligible. RN-to-BSN, MSN, DNP and PhD students are not currently eligible.
- As part of the application, students must include their goals and aspirations for choosing nursing as a career and what it will mean to them to become a Lexington Health nurse.
- Students must submit two (2) letters of recommendation from current faculty or clinical instructors.
- Applications will be screened for completeness, and once verified, the applicant will be scheduled for an interview with members of Lexington Health’s Nurse Scholars Selection Committee.
How much educational support is provided?
- The program pays a stipend of $250 every two weeks, up to a total of $5,000, over the final year of your nursing education.
When is the latest I can apply?
- Up to a month prior to your final semester before graduation. Nurse Scholars will be paid a bi-weekly stipend of $250 during their final year of nursing school. Stipend payments will be eligible to continue until beginning of full-time employment into the Nurse Residency program, not to exceed a maximum total of $5,000.
Is there a service requirement for the scholar program?
- Yes. Upon acceptance to the Nurse Scholars Program, the student agrees to become a full-time Registered Nurse at Lexington Health. Repayment will be prorated. Scholars will serve a one-month commitment as a Registered Nurse for every month of educational support received. Repayment will be prorated if the student leaves before satisfying the commitment.
How may funds be used?
- Funds may be used at the student’s discretion to support the successful completion of a nursing degree.
Are current Lexington Health employees eligible to apply for the Nurse Scholars Program?
- Yes. Current Lexington Health employees may apply for the program.
Are Nurse Scholars eligible for a sign-on bonus?
- Yes. Nurse Scholars are eligible for any applicable sign-on bonuses offered during their participation in the program. Full-time Registered Nurses hired from the Nurse Scholars Program will be eligible for the highest sign-on bonus offered during their participation in the program.
When must I apply for a full-time position at Lexington Health?
- Scholars must begin continuous full-time employment in a position offered by Lexington Health with the scheduled cohort of their graduating class (or within six months of graduation).
How do I submit a letter of recommendation?
- As part of the on-line application process, applicants will be asked to submit two (2) letters of recommendation from current faculty or clinical instructors at their college or university.
Does becoming a Nurse Scholar increase the chances of being accepted into the hospital’s Nurse Residency Program?
- Yes. We will reserve a place for our Nurse Scholars. All Nurse Scholars follow the normal hiring process and must meet all pre-hire requirements.
What is the starting salary for a new graduate nurse?
- Compensation discussions will take place with the recruiter during the application and hiring process.
Do you have any Questions? We are here to help. Please click on the link below to email any questions to the Nurse Scholar Program.
