Nicklaus Children's Hospital has partnered with local affiliates to offer funding for students accepted to their nursing programs.
Students may apply for an award toward their tuition in return for their work commitments at Nicklaus Children's Hospital.
Program Details
Miami Dade College
Students accepted to the Generic Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) program at Miami Dade College may apply for the Nicklaus Children's Nurse Scholars Program. The program consists of four semesters of didactic and clinical experiences as a student and Student Nurse Intern (SNIP). Up to 10 participants will be accepted during each fall and spring semester.
Florida International University
Students accepted to the Generic Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at Florida International University may apply for the Nicklaus Children's Nurse Scholars Program. The program consists of five semesters of didactic and clinical experiences as a student and Student Nurse Intern (SNIP). Up to 10 participants will be accepted during each fall and spring semester.
Program Requirements
The SNIP is a per-diem employment opportunity for nurse scholars to be hired as care assistants to gain insight into the field of pediatric nursing. The pediatric and practicum experiences will be completed within Nicklaus Children's Hospital.
Students accepted into the Nicklaus Children's Nurse Scholars Program are provided with an award toward their school tuition. Tuition payments are made directly to the school, and nurse scholars are responsible for additional fees applied by the school.
After completion of the program, eligible graduates may be offered employment into the Horizon Nurse Residency program, which will figure a 2-year work commitment with Nicklaus Children's Hospital.
*If attending the ASN program at Miami Dade College, and hired as a Horizon RN, the graduating nurse scholar will be required to complete the RN to BSN program within a specific timeframe post hire.
How to Apply
All applications are facilitated through Edcor Data Services, LLC.
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