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Sent you a PM. I had researched that extensively before returning for mine:)

I received loan repayment back in 2010 as a new NP graduate with a score of 12 (it wasn't nearly as competitive like it is now). Graduated with my doctorate last year and applied again this year at a new location.

I am a NP. I did not apply for Nurse Corps. Only NHSC loan repayment. From what I have gathered watching others' comments, for this program I think they strictly go by HPSA score. My site has score of 16. I have been following this board because it seems to be the only one where I can find anyone actively posting about either option:)

Honestly, I think they must go by region as my coworkers in other locations got notification at same time I did today. We have been staying in contact and stalking the portal. LOL

I had given up. Just got finalist email today at noon. Finally! Don't give up hope yet!

Is there anyone on here that applied for NHSC only and received notification? I know that isn't what this board is for, but it is the only one I seem to find any information:) I haven't even seen any credit check on mine, but it seems most people that had these in April all applied for Nurse Corps....... I received NHSC back in 2010, was overjoyed, and fulfilled my obligation. But then I made the mistake to go back and get my DNP, which was much more expensive, and quite a bit more debt. Seems like a mistake now. LOL

Did they apply for same program that you did robjoe99? Just curious....

For me, when I finished my Master's, I went ahead and finished my DNP as I had it in my mind that at some point they might try to require it and I am aging as we speak. Didn't want to go back later in my life when I was tired and trying to slow down..... May not be the greatest reason, but it shows how our mindsets seem to focus depending on age:)

I have my DNP and still feel funny when people use the term "Dr." when addressing me. When they do, I make it a point to make sure they know I have a "doctorate" in nursing. Wish I didn't feel this way, but it still happens:) I also think some patients call nurse practitioners "Dr" regardless. They know we don't have MD, but they seem to enjoy calling their provider that no matter the level of education. Of course, there is a distinction as they seem to call MD "Dr" with last name and nurse practitioners with first name.....

If becoming a NP is your passion, then by all means yes it is worth it. I was in same dilemma years ago while working in the hospital. My employer wanted me to change the certification area from acute care to family nurse practitioner, since it was more versatile to them and I wouldn't be limited from seeing children. The school I was attending at the time said that wasn't a good enough reason to change tracks. I ended up changing schools instead:) Anyway, when I graduated, I did have debt as I had to take out student loans. The hospital where I worked only had one position open, 1.5 hr drive away, and at only $1.00 per hr raise over what I had been making due to being employed there at that point for many years. So..... I ended up going to rural health clinic and applying for loan repayment through HRSA to pay off my loans. It was totally worth it and I discovered I enjoyed working with under served population. Within a year, I started back for my DNP and completed it. Now trying to find another way to get loan repayment. The DNP for me was not necessarily beneficial enough to justify the additional debt, but I am glad I did it anyway!

I have worked with lots of people in the hospital who had tattoos. At one time, they were made to cover them completely and now it seems they are a little more visible. I have nurses in clinic with them, most of the time pts don't object. A few years ago, I had an LPN with tattoo of syringe and blood dripping from the needle. I got several complaints from pts about this particular one, so I asked her to cover it up at work. She was offended, but I felt it better for her to be offended than all the patients......

Believe me, I have all kinds of scenarios going on in my head as well. My first experience with this was 6 years ago when I first starting working with under-served patients. I applied in February and they started asking for banking information, copy of my diploma, etc. in June. Granted at that time, it wasn't as competitive as it is now and the majority of it was via fax rather than online. When I decided to go back for my doctorate, I contacted HRSA as I was trying to increase my chances for new loan repayment. They advised finding a clinic with higher score if I wanted to apply again because the clinic where I was awarded in past did not have what they considered a "competitive" score. They never mentioned anything to me regarding DTI ratio the first time, so this is kind of new to me in that respect....

This is funny. Obviously I am old enough that I didn't even consider someone might not understand the term "broken record."

Just wondering if anyone knows of a site that lists each state that has some sort of loan repayment programs? I tried looking for this in various ways today and all I could find took me back to a HRSA page:)

NicNp did you apply as Nurse Corp or NHSC? I know what the title is of this thread, but after searching various places, this seems to be the only one that is actively discussing. I am employed at clinic with same HPSA score. I didn't even think of them factoring in credit score itself. Just figured they do credit check in order to determine verification of school loans, and if a previous recipient, that you actually used previous funds to pay the loans they were intended for. I hope others start receiving notifications soon:)

It really just depends on your employer. When I was LPN and went back for RN diploma, the hospital initially gave me 25 cents per hr more than new grad RNs for having LPN. Then about 1-2 mo later, they took back their quarter as they said policy said that I couldn't make more than new grads despite being employed there 2 yr at that point. I felt like if that 25 cents meant that much to them, then they could keep it. I didn't make any additional money when I graduated with my BSN. Now with my doctorate as a NP, I make the same as everyone else in that position. Although, my previous employer was going to give me $5000 per year incentive for getting it. Unfortunately, I had to leave that position to move closer to my parents due to my sibling's unexpected death. So, I think it is going to just be dependent on your employer. Good luck:)

I used to be glued to TV when ER was on, like 1st or 2nd season. Then I got too involved in RN program to have time to watch TV. I have never watched Grey's Anatomy. But, I can relate to laughing when they shock flat line. My husband seems to think I am too critical when watching TV so I try to keep my comments to myself. LOL

I feel like I am stalking my email waiting for news. LOL

I think your employer would appreciate honesty and adequate notice. Certainly don't burn any bridges as you never know what could happen in the future. Just state that you appreciate the opportunity and experience you were given as a new nurse and that you have found something that is a better fit for you, your professional goals, etc. Good luck with your new endeavor!

This was supposed to reply to PhillyFNP, but as we can see, I have to learn how to use this site all over again:)

I am just wondering if you applied to Nurse Corp or NHSC? I haven't used this site in quite a while and don't know how to send PM. LOL. I applied to NHSC the same day it opened and haven't received any credit check or emails of any update. This would be my second time participating if approved and when I received assistance last time it wasn't nearly as competitive.

I have researched this same issue several times as I am in the same type of situation. I did find two schools, one in N. Carolina and one in California, that allowed a part-time option to attend their CRNA programs. I have interviewed for two other programs, and also had to decline a few interviews, and found that there was NO WAY to work full time while attending CRNA school. In fact, it is almost impossible to work at all. I worked full time while attending both LPN and RN programs, in addition to completing my BSN, so I am not one to get much sleep or free time. But everyone I have spoken with pretty much stated in no uncertain terms that I would not be able to do that this time. There are financial programs available, and most likely grants for agreeing to work for a certain # of years in an underserved area of population. You can access this information at: http://www.bphc.hrsa.gov/