Ochsner Health is a system that delivers health to the people of Louisiana, Mississippi and the Gulf South with a mission to Serve, Heal, Lead, Educate and Innovate.
Ochsner Health is a system that delivers health to the people of Louisiana, Mississippi and the Gulf South with a mission to Serve, Heal, Lead, Educate and Innovate.
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Ochsner is committed to a clinically-integrated research program with the ultimate goal of improving the health and wellness of our patients and communities. As the largest academic medical center in Louisiana, we are training the next generation of healthcare professionals to be leaders who can meet evolving healthcare challenges.
Discover Your Future At Ochsner! With unlimited growth potential, both professionally and personally, now is the time to start your future with Ochsner.
Ochsner Nurse Scholars will grow the next generation of BSN, ADN, and LPN nursing students!. Ochsner Health is investing in the next generation of nurses who will commit to putting patients first, working with compassion, and upholding the highest standards of the nursing profession.
Ochsner Nurse Scholars will grow the next generation of BSN, ADN, and LPN nursing students!. Ochsner Health is investing in the next generation of nurses who will commit to putting patients first, working with compassion, and upholding the highest standards of the nursing profession.
Ochsner Nurse Scholars is a program for Louisiana, Mississippi, and students at the University of West Alabama pursuing a nursing degree. We are thrilled to offer tuition support in exchange for service at Ochsner Health to eligible students attending an accredited nursing school. Students accepted into Ochsner Nurse Scholars will receive tuition assistance, as well as additional support from Ochsner Health including mentoring, career coaching and more.
Students who successfully complete the program will begin their career at Ochsner Health. Joining a team of health care professionals who have put patients first for over 80 years!
Upon graduation, Ochsner Scholars will make a minimum commitment of full-time employment at Ochsner Health commensurate to their funding amount. Exact awards and employment commitment will be determined by the nurse selection committee and human resources.
*The value of this award is considered taxable income and requires a W-2.
Ochsner Health’s Heart of Healthcare Program awards up to three years of partial tuition coverage to eligible new students enrolled in the three-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program at Chamberlain University College of Nursing at the Ochsner Health campus in New Orleans. Chamberlain University will provide discounted tuition to students accepted into the Heart of Healthcare program in addition to Ochsner Health providing partial tuition coverage.
Students will complete their clinical rotations at Ochsner Health and commit to a two-and-a-half-year employment pledge upon graduating and passing the NCLEX-RN®.* A maximum of 10 students will be accepted into the second cohort which starts in August.
Eligibility Criteria
Click on one of the links below to sign up for an Ochsner Nurse Scholars information session!
Thursday, May 18th, 5:00pm CST
Tuesday, May 23th, 12:00pm CST
Virtual Recording Request Form
Click on the link below to sign up for the Heart of Healthcare information session!
The Ochsner Nurse Scholars financial assistance program was established to grow the next generation of BSN, ADN and LPN nurses to support Ochsner’s Healthy State Initiative – moving Louisiana and Mississippi from 50th place in the nation to 40th by 2030. Every day, nurses help to save and change lives. Ochsner Health is investing in the next generation of nurses who will be committed to putting patients first, working with compassion, and upholding the highest standards of the nursing profession.
Recipients of the financial assistance award will be granted funds in exchange for employment with Ochsner Health upon graduation.
Unlike programs offered at other hospital systems, the Ochsner Nurse Scholars financial assistance program allows recipients full flexibility to pursue their education at the school of their choice, as long as it is an accredited institution within Louisiana or Mississippi. Students already enrolled in an accredited Louisiana or Mississippi nursing program can complete their education without any transition to be eligible for financial assistance. University of West Alabama students are eligible as well.
Upon graduation, graduates will move into a full-time role at Ochsner Health. Beyond financial assistance, recipients will receive a holistic education – the Ochsner way. Our Scholars will receive professional development, career coaching and other services to support students throughout their time in nursing school.
Finalists will be virtually interviewed by members of the Ochsner Scholars nurse student selection committee.
BSN, ADN, or LPN students in Louisiana, Mississippi, or at the University of West Alabama are qualified to apply and receive financial assistance.
Any nursing school that is approved by the Louisiana and Mississippi State Board of Nursing. University of West Alabama students are eligible as well.
Awards for Ochsner Nurse Scholars will be granted according to the program type the student is pursuing:
Award recipients will be asked to commit to years of service following graduation with Ochsner Health – the largest employer in Louisiana and one of the nation’s highest-ranked hospitals.
Applications are now open for both Ochsner Nurse Scholars and Heart of Healthcare!
The Ochsner Nurse Scholars and Heart of Healthcare application are now open and will close on Thursday June 15th at 11:59pm.
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