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November 10, 2026 | Blog
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Start or Grow Your Nursing Career at Benedictine

You care for others. Your growth, your goals and the support you receive matter, too.

Choosing where to start or grow your nursing career is personal. You want to put your training to work, keep learning and feel supported by the people around you. Financial assistance also matters when you’re finishing nursing school or managing student loan debt.

At Benedictine, our Catholic nonprofit Mission calls us to care for the older adults we serve and the associates who serve them. Along with opportunities to grow professionally, eligible nurses may find support through Benedictine education programs and a separate federal initiative. Each program has its own requirements and approval process.

Benedictine Invests in Your Nursing Education

Benedictine offers educational assistance programs to help associates pursue nursing education and advance their careers. For eligible associates, that support can help make education toward becoming a licensed practical nurse (LPN) or registered nurse (RN) more affordable.

Tuition Reimbursement

Benedictine provides up to $15,000 in tuition reimbursement to eligible associates who are continuing their education. It’s one way we invest in your professional development and support your career growth.

To qualify, associates generally must average at least 10 hours of work per week during the tuition reimbursement period and complete accredited courses.

Additional requirements and reimbursement limits apply depending on the state and location.

For example, in North Dakota, education must be completed through an accredited academic or technical institution and employment commitments apply based on the amount received.

Minnesota has additional state-specific requirements for eligible skilled nursing associates, with reimbursement subject to established criteria and audit.

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Already earned your LPN or RN degree? After the work it takes to earn your license, student loan payments can still affect your plans. Benedictine’s loan repayment program may help eligible associates manage that debt.

Eligible associates who hold a position requiring an LPN or RN license can earn up to $5,250 per year. Associates must also have student loans in repayment during the period covered by their request and other requirements apply.

CMS Nurses for Nursing Homes: Potential Federal Financial Assistance

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) offers a separate initiative for qualifying nurses who commit to working in eligible nursing centers. This federal program is not administered by Benedictine.

Through Nurses for Nursing Homes, CMS offers up to $40,000 in eligible student loan repayment and a cost-of-living-adjusted stipend with a national-average baseline of $10,000 over a three-year service commitment. These figures describe potential assistance, not guaranteed payments. CMS and its program administrators, not Benedictine, determine eligibility and federal award amounts. Loan repayment depends on qualifying student debt and the stipend varies by location.

The $275 million nationwide initiative aims to recruit and retain nurses providing hands-on care in qualifying rural and higher labor-shortage nursing centers.

Applicants generally must have an active RN or LPN/LVN license, work an average of at least 30 hours per week at a qualifying nursing home and meet the relevant loan or recent-graduation requirements. Visit the official Nurses for Nursing Homes website for complete eligibility details and application instructions.

The program generally restricts applicants who worked in a nursing home or state nursing home inspection agency during the 60 days before starting an application. A temporary exception applies to certain nurses who began working at an eligible nursing home from July 28 through Oct. 25, 2026. Check the CMS website for the current rules.

Interested in both Benedictine’s educational assistance and the CMS initiative? Our human resources team can explain Benedictine’s separate benefits and help direct you to federal program information. Benedictine cannot approve CMS applications or promise a specific federal award.

Grow Your Nursing Skills Through Person-Centered Care

Financial support matters when you’re choosing where to build your nursing career. So do a team you can count on, opportunities to strengthen your skills and work that uses the judgment you trained hard to develop.

Nursing in a Benedictine senior living community offers opportunities to develop your clinical skills while caring for individuals with a variety of health needs. Depending on your license, role and care setting, responsibilities may include monitoring changes in health, administering medications, coordinating care and communicating with residents and their families.

In a rural community, you may gain experience across a broad range of care needs while working with an interdisciplinary team. Whether you’re helping someone through rehabilitation or managing ongoing health needs, your knowledge and clinical judgment matter.

Build Meaningful Relationships with Residents and Families

One of the rewarding parts of nursing in a senior living community is getting to know the people in your care. Over time, you learn residents’ stories, the routines that bring them comfort and their personal preferences. Those relationships help you provide care that honors each person’s dignity.

Relationships extend to residents’ families, too. Listening to concerns, answering questions and sharing updates helps build trust during important transitions. At Benedictine, those relationships are part of our work.

Our Mission also shapes the culture nurses work in. We believe the respect, dignity and compassion we bring to residents should be evident in how we support one another.

“Our Catholic mission is not just something that we talk about, but something that can be seen and felt in the way that we are caring for our residents, our associates and how we treat each other every day.”

— Naomi Grueneich, Executive Director of Benedictine Ellendale

What Can Nursing in a Rural Community Offer?

Benedictine’s rural communities can offer a close-knit setting where neighbors know one another and local connections matter. You may find yourself caring for people you also see around town.

Depending on the location, rural living may mean shorter commutes, more chances to enjoy the outdoors and potentially more affordable housing. It can also help you become part of the community where you work and live.

Make Your Next Career Move with Benedictine

Whether you’re newly licensed or have years of experience, the team you choose matters. At Benedictine, you can keep developing your skills and build relationships with residents while working for an organization guided by its Catholic Mission.

Benedictine’s education benefits and the federal CMS initiative are separate opportunities. Assistance is subject to each program’s eligibility rules, approvals and available award amounts.

Explore current nursing opportunities at Benedictine and connect with our recruitment team to learn about education benefits, program requirements and positions that match your experience. Find a team that values your work.

Explore the current openings at Benedictine communities below. Our recruitment team can help you identify nursing positions and direct you to CMS information about qualifying locations.