notallwhowander

Did anybody else watch the HRSA webinar? They didn't really give a satisfying answer to when or if we need to submit proof of payment to student loans - only that while they recommend a lump sum payment you can pay them as you wish, and that if you want to reapply for a third year you have to provide proof. Does anybody know if we need to provide proof/verification of loans paid, and when that needs to happen? Oy.

My DTI is <100% and I got NHSC, FYI.

I don't believe private loans qualify for nurse corps or NHSC.

Got my cosignature for NHSC today! Did not think this was going to happen.

Got my cosignature today as well! That makes it official from the way I'm reading the contract, yes??

WHNP here, I worked on a cardiac stepdown floor for 2 years (and was a tech on the floor for 3 years before becoming an RN) before taking a position on a postpartum unit. I would have been *lost* during certain acute situations if I didn't have that background. It's helped me throughout my career including now in the outpatient clinic setting. Don't see this as a derailment of your career; quite the opposite. You are investing in your learning and your abilities which will help you becoming a better RN and a better WHNP.

@tonydaman I'm a non-faculty WHNP, I hadn't heard from NC but this week I did get a COI from NHSC LRP. The wait is intense but you're not alone!

Got my COI yesterday, still very nervous that I won't get it but at least I'm in the running! Credit check in April, site score 19, DTI 60ish% (not quite sure how to calculate). How common is it for somebody to get a COI and then not get selected for the program? I've tried searching online and can't find much information on that.

I just got my COI letter and signed today. I'm also curious to know if anybody has gotten the COI letter, signed the contract, and then not ended up getting the award?

That makes me nervous since my point of contact is not the greatest about replying to emails in a timely fashion. WHNP at an FQHC with a score of 21. Credit check on 5/12/2020 although I'm not sure if this is for the NHSC LRP or the Nurse Corps LRP. There was only one credit check done. No other movement on my application. Still says "under review". I'm afraid that probably means I won't be selected again this year. :(

That's the exact kind of job that I want to do - I love women's health and public health, and I hope when I graduate (I just started the program so I've got a couple of years) I can find a similar position! Good luck with it :)

Just an FYI, Mt Carmel is bringing back 403b matching for 2015.

I might consider being apart from my husband for a year if it means being able to secure a better job when moving there (which would be miserable, but we've done it before and can do it again). Do hospitals normally hire on travel nurses if there's a permanent spot available, or is that against contract? The hospital I'm at now is notorious for giving permanent positions to travelers once their contract is up. I appreciate all of the input - it certainly helps as we begin looking more seriously into the issue as my husband is now finished with his degree.

I have a very similar question. My husband might be getting a job in the bay area - if so, we would be relocating there and I would be looking for a job. I have a year of experience on a tele/stepdown floor, I have my BSN, I can get ACLS. I wonder if it would be better to try to get a travel gig in that area first while I'm looking for permanent employment? Or would that hurt my chances more than help? Curious for everybody's thoughts, for both myself and Rshells :)

And it transferred to OU with no problems? (sorry, old thread I know but I'm trying to figure out what to do with this now!)