[moxie]

This evening I began the search. The search I have been waiting for since I before I entered grad school numerous years ago. This evening I learned that the application process is open for FY 2011 for National Health Service Corps. I wasn't able to start anything until I got my independent licensure (which means I can have my own practice). What does all this mean? I need to decide where I am willing to move to in order to work in a mental health practitioner shortage area. Then try and get employed there. Then complete the application process and hope the federal government approves it. Essentially I have to find a job, accept it, and move there within 60 days of turning in my application to the gov't. There is no guarantee that they will approve it, but they have approved all applicants since the beginning of Bush's second term due to the shortages. I am just glancing at stuff and I am already overwhelmed. I can pretty much move to any state I want (including Hawaii) and including some US Territories. Most of these places will pay my moving expenses. My lease doesn't end until August. I have to make at least a 2-year commitment.


Sooooo much to think about.