mandatory commitment to the USPHS?

All I can speak for from what I researched with the DOD mental health initiative is that its a 3 year commitment before PCS (perminant change of station).

Yes, you must do a minimum of 2 years at your duty station. But, if you opt for the sign on bonus for nurses, then you incur a 3 or 4 yr committment, depending on if you want the 20,000 or 25,000 bonus, respectively. But, you can also choose to voluntarily go to another duty station-if its within your agency. For example, I am signed with the Dod Mental Health Initiative. I plan to accept the 4 yr 25,000 bonus. So, I must serve 2 years initally at my first duty station--BUT I can move to another location elsewhere, as long as its under the Dod Mental Health Intiatitive and I secure a position to finish my contract. Hope that helps

BSN317,
How long was it between getting your license(passing the test) and you getting a job offer. I have started my application to the commissioned corp but was told that i cant get a job until i have my actual license. By the way I am graduating in December.

I already had my license when I applied. I have been a RN only about a yr and half. You will need that to pass the nursing review board. Its a little late to apply as a SRCOSTEP, so go ahead and start compiling your documents for your app so everything will be in order for when you do receive your license.

I am glad to announce that I officially put my packet together and sent it to LTC Dunbar yesturday with a tracker....after collecting everything from a DD214 to official d/c from the reserves to the recomendations and 4 transcripts, etc. I almost cried sending it off...it took a while to get it ready. I even had one of my recomendations accidently send it to him instead of me...lol. Now the hard part starts, the waiting. I'm hoping that my security clearance is quick, due to the fact that I already work for the VA and went through one probately with the same company.