Start Your Nursing Career With Up to 3 Years of Paid Tuition Coverage*
In exchange for an employment pledge at LCMC Health for up to 3 years
Next Start Date | May 8
The Called-to-Care Scholars Program offers:
- Up to 3 years tuition coverage at Chamberlain University to 90 students nationwide annually*
- A required 3-year employment pledge at LCMC Health after passing the NCLEX*
- The ability to earn a BSN in 3 years with 0 prerequisites needed
- The opportunity to make a difference in an underserved community
*The condition of LCMC Health's Called-to-Care Scholars Program is that recipients will work full time in an eligible position at an LCMC Health facility for up to three years. If students do not meet the condition of the scholars program, they will be required to repay loan funds as set forth in LCMC Health's Program Description & Recipient Agreement. The students exclusively attend classes online and at the Chamberlain University College of Nursing Jefferson Parish course location at 4224 Houma Boulevard, Suite 600, Metairie, LA 70006. Please see full loan and location disclosure for details.
LCMC Health's Called-to-Care Scholars Program Application
Apply to the LCMC Health Called-to-Care Scholars Program in the New Orleans metropolitan area
- Start the Chamberlain University application
- Select Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Select LA New Orleans as the preferred campus
- After you apply to Chamberlain's BSN program, there is a separate application for the LCMC Health Called-to-Care Scholars Program. Deadline to apply for the May start is by February 18th, 2024.
Please note students approved for this program will attend Chamberlain University College of Nursing Jefferson Parish course location at 4224 Houma Boulevard, Suite 600, Metairie, LA 70006
Inside LCMC Health's Called-to-Care Scholars Program
Creating a Culture of Wellness
*The condition of LCMC Health's Called-to-Care Scholars Program is that recipients will work full time in an eligible position at an LCMC Health facility for up to three years. If students do not meet the condition of the scholars program, they will be required to repay loan funds as set forth in LCMC Health's Program Description & Recipient Agreement. View the location and loan disclosure.
LCMC Health© Called-to-Care Scholars Program
Our innovative Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Degree for Called-to-Care scholars allows students to complete their general education courses online while science and nursing courses are completed on campus at Chamberlain University College of Nursing Jefferson Parish course location at 4224 Houma Boulevard, Suite 6000, Metairie, LA 70006.
The BSN Degree Program for Called-to-Care scholars offers the following great benefits:
- Integrated nursing and general education courses
- Personalized Learning Platform
- Onsite nursing labs and simulation experiences utilizing the skills labs and high-tech SIMCARE CENTER™
- Direct patient care experiences with onsite clinicals
- Academic support services
Additionally, the BSN degree provides:
- Opportunity to earn a BSN degree in as few as three years of year-round study
- Comprehensive faculty, administrative and clinical support to achieve goals
- Engaged, experienced nurse educators and clinicians who understand what it takes to pursue a career in nursing
Request information to learn more about the LCMC Health© Called to Care Scholars Program.
Admissions
What are the admission requirements?
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Chamberlain University confers online degrees from its Main Campus in Addison, IL.
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LCMC Health's Called-to-Care Scholars Program FAQs
What is the LCMC Health Called-to-Care Scholars Program?
LCMC Health’s Called-to-Care Scholars Program awards up to three years of paid tuition and other eligible fees to eligible new students for Chamberlain’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Degree Program at Chamberlain University College of Nursing Jefferson Parish course location at 4224 Houma Boulevard, Suite 600, Metairie, LA 70006.
Additionally, these scholars will commit to an up to three-year employment pledge (3) to LCMC Health upon graduating and passing the NCLEX-RN® to provide care for underserved communities in the New Orleans metropolitan area. Through the alliance, LCMC Health is offering educational funding for new Chamberlain students in the form of forgivable tuition assistance. This opportunity is open to all eligible applicants across the United States, who will be required to relocate to Louisiana prior to their first required onsite experience, which is dependent upon their individual curriculum plan, if they currently live out of state.
What does three-years paid tuition include for LCMC Health’s Called-to-Care Scholars Program?
LCMC Health's Called-to-Care Scholars Program will cover all tuition, which is inclusive of the tuition, fees and charges related to the BSN Degree Program (per credit hour costs, student services charge, course resource fee, and student injury and sickness insurance plan) in accordance with the terms set forth in Chamberlain’s academic catalog, enrollment agreement and student handbook.
Tuition shall not include costs associated with room and board; books and supplies; health screening and immunizations; clinical-related background check, drug screening and/or fingerprint scan; other clinical fees; fees other than those listed above; and transportation. The application fee and fee for initial background check, drug screening and/or fingerprint scan will either be waived for enrolled students or refunded once they are selected for the LCMC Health scholars program.
Up to 100% of the tuition payments (including accrued interest) can be forgiven if the work commitment (as outlined in the Program Description and Recipient Agreement) is completed.
Are continuing students eligible for the Called-to-Care Scholars Program?
No. At this time, continuing students are not eligible for LCMC Health’s Called-to-Care Scholars Program. The scholars program is open to eligible new students and Chamberlain students that have sat out of classes for six or more consecutive sessions (readmit students) from across the country. While the scholars program is only available to new and readmit students, Chamberlain encourages existing students to look at other financial aid options that may be available to you.
What if I do not pass the NCLEX-RN®?
The condition of LCMC Health’s Called-to-Care Scholars Program is that recipients will work full time in an eligible paid position at an LCMC Health facility for up to three years. If a student cannot fulfill their work commitment as outlined in LCMC Health’s Program Description and Recipient Agreement, the financial obligation will become the student’s responsibility to repay LCMC Health. The student will have one year to repay their financial obligation at a lower interest rate. If the debt is not paid within the first year, the interest rate will increase and LCMC Health will pursue collection efforts.
Students will be given a Disclosure Statement that outlines their financial and work commitment to LCMC Health each session.
Please review LCMC Health’s Program Description and Recipient Agreement for full details on repayment and default.
Where will this opportunity be available?
Students accepted into LCMC Health’s Called-to-Care Scholars Program will be in the New Orleans metropolitan area at Chamberlain University College of Nursing Jefferson Parish course location at 4224 Houma Boulevard, Suite 600, Metairie, LA 70006
If I live out of state, do I need to relocate to Louisiana for the scholars program?
Yes. If the student lives out of state, he or she will need to relocate to Louisiana in time to begin their first onsite course — the timing of which is dependent upon their individual curriculum plan. Admission representatives can help determine when the student will need to relocate.
Why have Chamberlain University and LCMC Health formed an alliance?
With nursing shortages in Louisiana and the New Orleans metropolitan area at a time when the need for nurses has never been greater, LCMC Health was seeking to make education and healthcare more accessible with their Called-to-Care Scholars Program.
- LCMC Health is a health system on a mission: to provide extra-ordinary care for every person in New Orleans and to bring a little more heart and soul to healthcare along the way.
- As the nation’s largest nursing school, Chamberlain University believes that if we take extraordinary care of our students, we will graduate diverse healthcare professionals who have a significant impact in our communities and around the world while advancing health equity for all.
- With our shared vision, it was a great match for LCMC Health to offer the Called-to-Care Scholars Program at Chamberlain, which will help build a future nursing pipeline and support the New Orleans community.
Why should I consider being part of the Called-to-Care Scholars Program? What are the benefits to me?
As an aspiring nurse, you have an opportunity to take part in the Called-to-Care Scholars Program, which offers the following benefits:
- Up to three years of paid tuition1 and other eligible fees for Chamberlain’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Degree Program at Chamberlain University College of Nursing Jefferson Parish course location at 4224 Houma Boulevard, Suite 600, Metairie, LA 70006.
- An up to three-year employment pledge to LCMC Health upon graduating and passing the NCLEX-RN®.
- Opportunity to provide care and make a difference in underserved communities in the New Orleans metropolitan area.
- Living in New Orleans — a world-renowned city that has much to offer with its history, music, entertainment and cuisine.
Can you tell me more about LCMC Health?
LCMC Health is a New Orleans-based, non-profit health system on a mission: to provide extra-ordinary care for every person in New Orleans and to bring a little more heart and soul to healthcare along the way. Originally founded by Louisiana’s only freestanding children’s hospital, LCMC Health has grown into a healthcare system that’s built to serve the needs of its communities. Today, LCMC Health offers six hospital locations: Children’s Hospital New Orleans, East Jefferson General Hospital, New Orleans East Hospital, Touro, University Medical Center New Orleans, and West Jefferson Medical Center.
1 LCMC Health’s Called-to-Care Scholars Program will cover all tuition, which is inclusive of the tuition, fees and charges related to the BSN Degree Program (per credit hour costs, student services charge, course resource fee, and student injury and sickness insurance plan) in accordance with the terms set forth in Chamberlain’s academic catalog, enrollment agreement and student handbook.
Tuition shall not include costs associated with food and housing; books and supplies; health screening and immunizations; clinical-related background check, drug screening and/or fingerprint scan; other clinical fees; fees other than those listed above; and transportation. The application fee and fee for initial background check, drug screening and/or fingerprint scan will either be waived for enrolled students or refunded once they are selected for the LCMC Health scholars program.
2 Students participating in LCMC Health’s Called-to-Care Scholars Program will attend Chamberlain University College of Nursing Jefferson Parish course location at 4224 Houma Boulevard, Suite 600, Metairie, LA 70006
3 Please review LCMC Health’s Program Description and Recipient Agreement for full work requirement details.
*The condition of LCMC Health's Called-to-Care Scholars Program is that recipients will work full time in an eligible position at an LCMC Health facility for up to three years. If students do not meet the condition of the scholars program, they will be required to repay loan funds as set forth in LCMC Health's Program Description & Recipient Agreement. View the location and loan disclosure.