When choosing a school of nursing, many different factors come into play in the decision making process. Some questions include:
These questions are very important in choosing the right school and the right fit for you. The easiest way to start your search is to centralize it around where you want to live. Start on the local level, and then expand your radius from there. The main question that all students grapple with is the amount of money they have to spend their education. There are many ways to obtain funding for your nursing education, but sometimes a little research on the topic will help.
Universities and colleges around the country offer various financial packages that can help students afford their education. Nursing schools are no different; there are financial packages to meet every student's needs. There are scholarships, grants and loans, which are either set up by the university or by individual benefactors with specific requirements. Contact the nursing schools directly to ask for information on their programs. Many local colleges and universities offer programs in nursing.
Other means of obtaining funding for your nursing education include contacting associations and nursing organizations. Many associations and organizations have funding opportunities specifically targeted toward nursing students. There are grants and scholarships for specific areas of studies as well as general nursing scholarships. Contact your school's career center for more information on the various nursing organizations and associations.
For more information on where to find funding for your nursing education, visit the American Nurses Association Web site.
Sigma Theta Tau International also offers information on how to obtain funding for your education through scholarships; click here to learn more.
Inova Health System has a scholarship program where qualified students are encouraged to apply. There are several application requirements including: recommendation from the program director, faculty member recommendation, student narrative, and a copy of current transcripts must be submitted. Click here to find out more about Inova's scholarship program.
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