RN Associate Degree in Nursing Educational Loan Program
Invest in Your Future Nursing Career with Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville
Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville is proud to support the next generation of nurses through the RN Associate Degree in Nursing Educational Loan Program, funded through the Anne Badgett Smaldone Nurse Education Fund.
Created through the generosity of Anne Badgett Smaldone, a dedicated nurse who spent many years serving others, this fund helps foster a stronger partnership between Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville and local community colleges while investing in future healthcare professionals. The program supports nursing students as they pursue an Associate Degree in Nursing and begin their careers serving our community.
Program Benefits
Eligible participants may receive funding for:
- 100% of tuition, fees, and required books for a Community College Associate Degree Nursing Program
- Educational expenses paid upfront based on submitted bills and receipts from the college
- Additional educational resources associated with nursing education, including materials that support academic success and professional development
- Assistance with obtaining employment as a Registered Nurse upon successful graduation and licensure
About the Anne Badgett Smaldone Nurse Education Fund
The Anne Badgett Smaldone Nurse Education Fund helps Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville provide annual scholarship and educational support opportunities for nursing students. The fund was established to honor Anne's commitment to nursing and her dedication to supporting future generations of healthcare providers.
Through this investment, Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville continues its commitment to developing today's nursing students into tomorrow's healthcare leaders.
"Nurses are the heartbeat of every hospital. Through their dedicated commitment to excellence in patient care and their compassionate delivery of services, they play a vital role in patient experience, outcomes and overall improvement of the health of our community. This is why Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville is deeply committed to retention and investment in our nursing workforce."
Christy Littrell, Chief Nursing Officer
Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville
Student Requirements
To qualify for the program, applicants must:
- Be accepted into a Community College Associate Degree Nursing Program
- Complete an employment application through Baptist Health Deaconess Careers
- Submit semester grades and remain in good standing within the nursing program
- Successfully complete the nursing program
- Commit to working full-time in a bedside nursing role for six (6) months for each semester funded through the program
Participants who do not fulfill the employment commitment will be required to repay program expenses.
Why Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville?
At Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville, we believe in investing in the future of healthcare. Through programs like the RN Educational Loan Program, we provide meaningful support to nursing students while creating pathways for rewarding careers serving patients and families throughout western Kentucky.
Apply Today! APPLICATIONS ARE BEING TAKEN UNTIL 10/15/2026!!
Program Contact
Laci Blue
Recruiter II
Email: Laci.Blue@baptistdeaconess.com
Phone: 270-825-7201