2017 Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program

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Hi Fellow Nurses!

Is anyone else anxiously awaiting the 2017 cycle opening?

I have applied several times and praying that 2017 is my year. I'm tier 1 - not faculty and not an NP.

Is anyone else out there?

Yes, and they give me the same line regarding being notified by Sept. 30th.

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Are the majority of RNs and other APRN (not NPs) responding on here from CSFs or DSHs??? Because 30% is equally split between the 2 types of facilities. That may be why some with a larger D/I ratio or higher tier does not get awards when others with lower D/I ratios are getting awards.

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Specializes in Step-down ICU.
Are the majority of RNs and other APRN (not NPs) responding on here from CSFs or DSHs??? Because 30% is equally split between the 2 types of facilities. That may be why some with a larger D/I ratio or higher tier does not get awards when others with lower D/I ratios are getting awards.

I'm a CRNA at a CSF (I think). Honestly CSF vs. DSH has always confused me. How is it determined? Nonetheless, I haven't heard anything. Just a credit check on June 5th.

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I'm a CRNA at a CSF (I think). Honestly CSF vs. DSH has always confused me. How is it determined? Nonetheless, I haven't heard anything. Just a credit check on June 5th.

DSH = Disproportionate Share Hospitals serve a significantly disproportionate number of low-income patients and receive payments from the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services to cover the costs of providing care to uninsured. (Usually in urban setting).

CSF= A Critical Shortage Facility is a health care site located in a Health Professional Shortage Area that provides primary medical care or mental health care to underserved populations. (Usually in rural setting).

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I am also faculty who heard on July 3rd but no welcome packet. I logged on the other day and my contract was co-signed on august 15. So I truly believe this might actually happen!!!!

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Hello everyone,

I am a new grad working in an FQHC for the past 14 months. I received a finalist email Thursday and must respond today. The money is very persuasive (84,000 over two years) but I honestly don't know if I can stay in this job for two more years. I want to grow and move into hospital work. The weblink for critical shortage facilities is broken on the HRSA site. Could anyone speak to the idea of moving into a hospital setting within the NurseCorps program?

Thank you!

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You can do anything for 24 months for an extra 84k!!

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Thats great Jesstessrn, I don't know whether to be excited that I might here soon or nervous because mine is not co-signed yet! Ha!

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agreenpc, is your offer co-signed?

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Specializes in Telemetry, Case Management.
You can do anything for 24 months for an extra 84k!!

Ya, I'd say suck it up buttercup...that's some serious money.

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Yes it is finally cosigned. It took a while!

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Hello! I'm an NP in family practice. I've been following this thread. I applied for NHSC only. I received my offer email on 8/15. A coworker of mine did as well. My credit check was in April. My site score is 17. DTI ratio 110%. My facility is a CSF.

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