Career Assistance for Registered Nurses in Education

The 2021-2022 CARE applications have been reviewed.  The selection process was highly competive, with limited spots available in the CARE cohort.

Noficiations wiill be sent by August 13, 2021.

For questions, please contact CARE@lausd.net.

What is CARE?

Career Assistance for Registered Nurses in Education

CARE is a new career ladder program that provides individualized support, mentoring, and financial assistance to classified employees seeking a career in school nursing.

Who Can Apply

Any classified employee may apply who is committed to undertaking the course of study and preparation that will enable them to achieve employment as a credentialed school nurse in LAUSD. 

The application period for the 2021-2022 CARE Cohort has closed.  For question, please inquire at CARE@lausd.net.

Member Benefits

• Mentoring and support to establish and maintain an academic pathway to obtain eligibility for employment as a school nurse.
• Financial assistance up to $8,000 annually for education expenses including partial tuition reimbursement, textbooks, equipment and technology.
• Career exposure to the practice of school nursing

Commitment

Program participants agree to an employment commitment of two full academic years as a school nurse with a clear credential in exchange for the support provided by the CARE program. 

Please review the CARE Policy Guide for complete details - http://bit.ly/CAREpolicy2021

CARE Forms and Documents

• CARE Policy Guide
• CARE Reimbursement Request
• CARE Recommendation

Submit all forms and supporting documents by uploading them to bit.ly/LAUSDCAREDocs (case sensitive)

This share drive contains powerpoints, flyers and documents about various programs to obtain nursing licensure or bachelor's degrees for nurses.

bit.ly/NursingProgramResources