Are there hospitals that pay for Nurses to attend medical school?

Question

I have heard that sometimes hospitals will pay for their RN's to attend medical school. Does anyone know if this is true, or know the names of hospitals that do this?

Answer 1

I am in Nursing School, and have met SEVERAL doctors who were once nurses. I don't know if hospitals pay for nurses to attend med school or not. I do, however, know that they do indeed pay LPN/LVN's to go on for their RN or BSN.

Answer 2

No, most hospitals are interested in keeping their nurses as NURSES. There is no shortage of doctors looking for work, but hospitals really are pulling out all the stops to attract new RNs to their facility.

Such is the problem with shortages.

Some facilities may help pay for continuing nursing educating (MSN or CEU).

They'll even help out with car payments, mortgage payments, and give mega-signing bonuses.

But to send a much-coveted nurse to become a less-coveted doctor? Highly unlikely.

Moreover, unless you demonstrate some EXCEPTIONAL talent and dedication, it's not likely that a medical school would want to take a nurse into an MD program. It's not because the medical schools don't think nurses are intelligent and highly capable applicants. It's because medical schools (and the teaching hospitals they operate) need nurses, too. They don't want to contribute to the nursing shortage.

Answer 3

My brother's girlfriend is finishing her RN schooling this spring and she's been working for the local hospital here. They have been paying for her school, and they pay her when she works at the hospital as well. Of course, she had to sign a contract stating that after she graduated, she would have to devote one year of her time at the hospital or all the monies paid for her schooling would have to be reimbursed. So, look around and ask questions at the local hospitals where you are. I am sure they offer the same opportunities as well. Good luck!