Nursing Education and Professional Development at Baxter Health
Nursing Education and Professional Development at Baxter Health supports
the nursing vision of providing its staff educational opportunities to
enhance skills and foster ongoing professional development. We strive
to recruit, select, on-board and retain top-quality nurses. Here at Baxter
Regional we identify and implement strategies that support excellence
in customer service and clinical practice. We foster a workplace of participation
and interprofessional collaboration.
Sign-On bonus
Sign-on bonus is available; amount may vary. Contact Human Resources at
(870) 508-1060 for further information.
BSN Differential
BSN Differential is available for those nurses with a bachelors degree.
Contact Human Resources at
(870) 508-1060 for further information.
Certifications
Baxter Health places a high priority on clinical learning and growth. This
priority is evidenced by our Journey to Excellence. Each nursing unit
provides opportunities for ongoing growth and professional development.
Student Loan Repayment
This program provides eligible employees to use an allotted amount of funds
for repayment of a portion of their outstanding qualifying educational
loans. Employees must work in a full-time position (minimum of 60 hours
per pay period) during the term of the loan repayment period. Contact
Human Resources at
(870) 508-1060 for further information.
Scholarships
Baxter Health offers additional educational assistance in the form of scholarships
to accredited ADN, BSN, and MSN programs. If Baxter Health chooses to
hire you or if you are already employed, you must work for Baxter Health
for a minimum of 60 hours per pay period. For every $3,000 in scholarship
money that is received, you will commit 6 months to Baxter Health. Please
contact Human Resources at
(870) 508-1060 for further information.
RN Residency Program
The Baxter Health RN Residency Program, in partnership with
Versant, provides a comprehensive educational foundation to transition newly graduated
registered nurses from students to safe, competent professional practitioners.
The structure and standardization of the Baxter Health RN Residency includes
an evidence-based curriculum, guided clinical experience with a preceptor
for 18 weeks, a supportive component composed of formal mentoring and
debriefing/self-care sessions to positively impact both the competence
and confidence of the RN Resident.
