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
Health, 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.
RN Board Certification
Baxter Health places a high priority on clinical learning and growth. RN
Board certification demonstrates nurses' commitment to quality care within
a specific field of nursing. Many certifications require two years of
specialized nursing experience before applicants may sit for the examination.
Applicants must demonstrate specialized knowledge and skills within the
specialty field and remain up-to-date with the latest knowledge and skills
through continuing education courses. Baxter Health is proud to offer
RNs the opportunity to acquire board certification credentials within
their areas of specialty.
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.
Nurse Transition Programs
Nurse Residency Programs — Baxter Health offers comprehensive educational
programs that allow newly graduated nurses to transition from students
to safe, competent professionals.
Transition to Practice Programs —These practice-based programs are
designed for experienced nurses transitioning to Baxter Health from another
organization OR for Baxter Health nurses transitioning to a new nursing unit.
