1981RN

1981RN has 5 years experience.

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1. Nurse Corps Loan Repayment 2014!

   1981RN replied to NY1984's topic in NP

2. Nurse Corps Loan Repayment 2014!

   1981RN replied to NY1984's topic in NP

   I'm an NP and applied for a similar program-the National Health Service Corps. My facility score is 17 (also tier 1) and my loan payments are outrageous!!! Over $1k a month! Unfortunately, my facility didn't qualify for the Nurse Corps program becaus...

3. National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment 2014

   1981RN replied to 1981RN's topic in NP

   Wow that's awesome! I thought they were only able to fund sites with a score of 14 and up? It even says that on their website. Good for you. Are you working full time or part time?

4. National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment 2014

   1981RN replied to 1981RN's topic in NP

5. National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment 2014

   1981RN replied to 1981RN's topic in NP

   No they are all listed. If you google NHSC Approved sites you should be able to find your state and a list of sites.

6. National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment 2014

   1981RN replied to 1981RN's topic in NP

   You can look on the NHSC website and it will list your site and the score.

7. National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment 2014

   1981RN replied to 1981RN's topic in NP

8. National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment 2014

   1981RN replied to 1981RN's topic in NP

   Yes you need to have a job in a HPSA area (health professional shortage area) before applying. You can look on the NHSC website to see if a site in your area has any openings. If you are willing to relocate that would increase your chances even more....

9. National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment 2014

   1981RN replied to 1981RN's topic in NP

   Facility score is more important than loan balance. The higher the score the better.

10. National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment 2014

    1981RN posted a topic in NP

    Application cycle for 2014 is now open again...who is applying? What is the HPSA score for your facility? Please share your story if you're applying or are a previous recipient. My facility score is 17 and I know of 2 other NPs that are receiving it ...

11. Work and school

    1981RN replied to Amandalabigang's topic in NP Students

    I am enrolled full time in a FNP program (13 credit hours) and working 3 12's a week. To be honest, I am about to go insane considering I have one day off per week to get caught up with school and other stuff. It can be done but I don't recommend i...

12. How much MONEY do you make? (questionaire)

    1981RN replied to jaredsgirl's topic in General Nursing

    1. what is your degree in? asn, will have bsn in a couple weeks...woot! 2. what state do you live in? midwest 3. what is your job title? staff rn...occasional charge nurse (50 cents more/hr for charge) 4. how much do you make an hour? i think a litt...

13. I made it!

    1981RN replied to buster4's topic in NP

    Congrats! I am getting ready to start my NP program this summer. I am very excited and very nervous!! Can't wait to be in your shoes.

14. What job can I get with Exercise Science and Nursing Degree

    1981RN replied to namazonian's topic in Career Support

    I work on a surgical heart and lung progressive care unit. We have "Cardiac Rehab" nurses who work with our CABG patients. Similar to physical therapy but with more nursing skills required. They help pts with heart disease or who have had heart su...

15. Anyone who has completed an RN-BSN....

    1981RN replied to AKA_Glamour_Pearl's topic in General Nursing

    I am graduating with my BSN in a couple weeks. I attended a RN-BSN completion program through the same university where I obtained my ASN. It was all online and I took a full course load and got it done in a year. It wasn't fun but I'm so glad I p...