Nurse Corps Scholarship Question

[Psych4644]

Hi! I'm interested in the Nurse Corps Scholarship and have been doing some research. I want to know if any PMHNPs had experience with this program? From what I've found thus far, the critical shortage facility needs to have an HPSA score of 14 or more, and employment with a critical shortage facility needs to begin within 9 months of graduating. Correct me if I'm wrong! My concern is with finding a PMHNP job in a critical shortage facility as a new grad, because finding a job as a new grad can be difficult and I don't know if I'll be able to find a PMHNP job in a critical shortage facility that soon. Many places require at least 1 year of experience. If anyone has any experience or information, I'd really appreciate to hear it. What does my repayment to the Nurse Corps program look like if I fail to find a facility? Thanks!