Hrsa 08-09 Nursing Scholarship

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I thought I would start a thread for those who have applied, do that we can keep each other posted on what is going on with the process. Also here to promote tons of positivity for everyone.

i just got this e-mail, did anyone else get one? it is titled re: urgent - nursing scholarship program and in-state/out-of-state tuition/fees

i would say this is good news! at least they're looking at it! good luck:up:

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I just received the same e-mail. Reply ASAP!

I hope it is a good sign. I have been praying for this scholarship for 2 years now (didn't win the HRSA Lottery last year).

Good Luck to All!

-MJ

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I just received that e-mail on my blackberry but I was so freaked out I had to come all the way home to read it on a "real" computer screen just to respond...they really should tell us soon before I go crazy:no:

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This is another website that has A LOT of scholarships for nursing students, good luck everyone! :yeah:

http://www.fastweb.com/ib/aff-1f/MVDRCEV1X0SNIJO

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I just received that e-mail on my blackberry but I was so freaked out I had to come all the way home to read it on a "real" computer screen just to respond...they really should tell us soon before I go crazy:no:

Wow, thats great! i have not received the email but will stay positive.

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Specializes in Critical Care.

My EFC is NOT zero but, is still a pell eligible EFC. My status now says "under review" as of today. I haven't gotten an email from them or anything.

Did everyone mail in copies of their SAR this summer? I think that was a weed out process...

It would be so awesome-tastic to get this scholarship as I already am in debt and our public hospitals are critical shortage areas here. I wonder if they look at what area you live in and the shortage there??? Hmm...something to think about.

Goodluck everyone!

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I just responded to the message. My school is private but I explained that and selected out of state because its not located in my residence state. Someone posted that they mail out letters on the first and I am just being really hopeful!!! Good luck everyone!

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Mine says under review...

Ok, I'm having second thoughts on accepting the scholarship.. When I applied, I was under the impression that most hospitals would qualify the service obligation. I find their website useless...the whole process is confusing to me and they didn't do a very good job of explaining anything, especially the service obligation. Well....thanks to allnurses, I found a website that gave you a list of shortage areas... All of which are in areas I do not really want to work (imagine gas prices in a few years). My hubby has an awesome job, so we can't relocate and I had my heart set on working for a certain hospital which doesn't qualify :-(

So now I'm depressed and don't know what to do. The money would most definitely help...my hubby has been working 60+ hours a week so we can survive and it will get worse when my 3 yr old has to go back to daycare (another $400 a month). I can't really work when I'm in school....I have classes every day and rarely have enough time to get everything done when I'm off. My family is tired of spending time with me while I'm studying flashcards and listening to lectures as it is. I had a part time job last semester that I had to quit...I have so much respect for you guys that are able to do it.

So anyway, if I get this scholarship (EFC is 0) should I just bite the bullet for 2 years? Has anyone else had this problem? I'm not totally against driving and working in a more rural area...it's just I've never heard of any decent hospitals or places to work in the particular area and so I have no idea how hard it will be to find a decent job there. To top it off, where I live is VERY cliquey...if you're native to this area, you will be taken care of....especially in the rural communities. It's also very white...and I look hispanic, so that really worries me (this area was on national news recently cause of all the racists problems).

Any suggestions on what I should do? Turn it down and struggle to avoid homelessness? or Take it and worry about the cosequences in a year and a half?

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i'm bumping this thread because the old one from 07-08 somehow got revived by someone (probly accidentally), and I want to make sure we get the timeliest info all in one thread. Thanks.....

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As far as the service obligation is concerned look on their website under FAQs and choose the one about service obligation. I checked it out the other day and from what I can gather almost any hospital is considered critical shortage for the purposes of the scholarship so you pretty much choose where you wanna work with the exception of private clinics and such. Anyways just check it out and if you still have questions then email the hrsa about it...no need in living in poverty (as I am right now thanks to nursing school:)) without all the facts. Just my:twocents:

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As far as the service obligation is concerned look on their website under FAQs and choose the one about service obligation. I checked it out the other day and from what I can gather almost any hospital is considered critical shortage for the purposes of the scholarship so you pretty much choose where you wanna work with the exception of private clinics and such. Anyways just check it out and if you still have questions then email the hrsa about it...no need in living in poverty (as I am right now thanks to nursing school:)) without all the facts. Just my:twocents:

As far as the service obligation is concerned look on their website under FAQs and choose the one about service obligation. I checked it out the other day and from what I can gather almost any hospital is considered critical shortage for the purposes of the scholarship so you pretty much choose where you wanna work with the exception of private clinics and such.

That's what I thought too....that most hospitals would qualify, but I called and asked about a few hospitals that I would want to work for and they do not qualify. It's hospitals that are in a shortage area....

http://hpsafind.hrsa.gov/HPSASearch.aspx

in this county, only a small part of the city qualifies and I have no clue what places they are thinking are there that need nurses....it's all low income housing there, definitely no hospitals. And then there are extremely rural areas that I could work for, which would mean an hour drive from where I live. :-( So that's what I gathered from it.....if I'm wrong please tell me. I would really like to be wrong about it.

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Specializes in Emergency/Trauma/Charge Nurse.
that's what i thought too....that most hospitals would qualify, but i called and asked about a few hospitals that i would want to work for and they do not qualify. it's hospitals that are in a shortage area....

http://hpsafind.hrsa.gov/hpsasearch.aspx

in this county, only a small part of the city qualifies and i have no clue what places they are thinking are there that need nurses....it's all low income housing there, definitely no hospitals. and then there are extremely rural areas that i could work for, which would mean an hour drive from where i live. :-( so that's what i gathered from it.....if i'm wrong please tell me. i would really like to be wrong about it.

this is the reason i did not apply for this scholarship; i definitely do not want to work in any of the locations available in my area.

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