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Program Details
Starting your nursing career at Lexington Medical Center just got easier. You can now receive financial assistance to pay for your education through our new nurse scholars program.
Lexington Medical Center’s 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, until they graduate from nursing school. Recipients receive their educational support funds during the last one or two semesters of nursing school.
Nurse scholars are accepted into the hospital’s nurse residency program upon graduation. They commit to a one-month commitment as registered nurses at Lexington Medical Center for every month of educational support received.
Application Deadlines
Applications are accepted on a year-round basis. However, students are encouraged to submit their documentation one year prior to graduation.
Once the maximum number of scholars has been reached for a given year, Lexington Medical Center will no longer accept applications for the program. Applications to the nurse residency programs will still be accepted.
- Scholar stipends are subject to taxes in accordance with IRS regulations.
Notification
- Scholar recipients will be notified by email.
Lexington Medical Center 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 Medical Center nurse.
- Students must submit two (2) letters of recommendation from current faculty or clinical instructors.
- Applications will be screened for completeness, and finalists will be scheduled for an interview with members of Lexington Medical Center’s Nurse Scholars Selection Committee.
How much educational support is provided?
- The program pays a stipend of $250 every two weeks per semester, up to a total of $5,000 over two semesters.
How may funds be used?
- Funds may be used at the student’s discretion to support the successful completion of a nursing degree.
Is there a service requirement for the scholar program?
- Upon acceptance to the Nurse Scholars program, the student agrees to become a full-time staff nurse at Lexington Medical Center. Repayment will be prorated. Scholars will serve a one-month commitment for every month of educational support received. Repayment will be prorated if the student leaves before satisfying the commitment.
Are current Lexington Medical Center employees eligible to apply for the Nurse Scholars Program?
- Yes. Current LMC 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 nurses hired from the 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 Medical Center?
- Scholars must begin continuous full-time employment in a position offered by Lexington Medical Center with the scheduled cohort of their graduating class (or within six months of graduation).
How do I submit a letter of recommendation?
- Applicants must submit two (2) letters of recommendation from current faculty or clinical instructors at their college or university.
- Faculty and clinical instructors can submit recommendation at (confidential link?)
Does becoming a 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 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.
