Benefits & Rewards for Nurses at Swedish Medical Center

There are many financial assistance programs for continuing education that have been available to nurses:

Tuition Reimbursement

This program provides employees with financial reimbursement for tuition and books. In addition to encouraging employees to participate in on-going education, it strives to prepare them to increase competence in their present position or prepare them for promotion.

• All regular full-time ($3,000 per year) and part-time ($2,000 per year) employees are eligible immediately upon employment
• Employees are reimbursed after successful completion of their class with a grade C or above

Special Assignments Council Scholarships

To assist employees who wish to further his/her education in health care related professions.

• Scholarships are to be used for books, fees and other expenses during the academic year; $1,000 scholarships awarded

Medical Staff Nursing Scholarships

• Annually award two $2,000 scholarships for employees pursuing a nursing degree; awarded during Nurses' Week