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1. bpdou on February 1, 2010 7:58 pm

   Some employers will either pay off student loans, or provide educational assistance for their employees. I do believe VA pays for furthering your education, but don’t quote me on that. As an ADN looking to get a BSN I would be very surprised if they didn’t.
   That said, some states have forgiveness programs (I know Kentucky does) in which loans are forgiven a percentage for each year one works in the state (for example, Kentucky is 20% per year, as long as you work in a non-private-practice setting).
   Also, there are scholarship programs out there that will help, but to be honest, I did not find those to be any help in my education. Not to say you shouldn’t look, though.
   Finally, consider the investment… you will be making more as a BSN. Maybe not right away, but the long-term picture for a BSN salary is much better than an ADN. Not saying anything against ADNs, but employers really want BSNs in their leadership/management roles, and that’s where the bux are.
   Talk to your VA nurse recruiter and see what kind of support they offer. There’s nothing wrong in asking. You’ve got the job, so it’s not like you’re trying to get something for nothing.
   PS. I did my summer preceptorship at VA and loved it! Best of luck to you!

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2. I'm a Genius on February 1, 2010 8:12 pm

   The kind that strip:)

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3. SearchGr on February 1, 2010 9:06 pm

   http://www.yabloog.com/nursing_jobs_that…

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