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No. 10
from just_cause
Old Jun 14, 2009, 10:35 AM

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LA40, I concur Who do you think helps mentor that cpt/1lt who is brand new to recruiting I don't know the previous poster - but couldn't disagree from them anymore then assuming the SSG doesn't know what he/she is talking about... LA40 is spot on by recommending that you have the AMEDD POC, which poster in question does have...
Despite the contributing posters comment on the residency program and their 'friend' in the program... I still have not seen any 'further' use of the Army's formal 1 year residency. Perhaps their friend was in the pilot as they have only had one program.........
There is a standard on site informal 'residency' or orientation time period that you gain at arrival of your first assignment.... the 1 year program, from what i have gathered, was a pilot program incentive/retention tool that has undergone 1 year - and had limited slots and is likely not to continue,.. and if it does probably would not be capable of handling all new nurses based on slots and loss of manpower etc. This is all my IMHO.
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No. 11
from lifeafter40
Old Jun 14, 2009, 10:46 AM

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Yes, I am assuming that the preceptor program is still in effect for all new grad nurses...but, like you, I have not heard any definitive information on the continuation of the 1 year, formal residency program. I also am very interested in learning more about the status of this program, and hope that some of our newly inducted nurse Officers will stop back in to update us on their experiences in the area...
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No. 12
from armyicurn
Old Jun 15, 2009, 06:04 PM

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Let me clear the smoke...

In no way, it was my intent to mislead anyone or degrade an enlisted recruiter. I was a former E8 when I crossed over so I agree with what LA40 has said.

Forgive my previous post. Many of you are state side and I am currently overseas...My way of thinking sometimes is off track.

Now, back to the topic... the army has its residency program. Like I said before, I have a "CONTACT" who so far has "helped" a member of this forum with their questions. Feel free to pm if you are interested in getting some info.

It may take me a few days for my schedule and my contact to get in sync since I am currently traveling a lot...but I will make it happen.

Rob
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No. 13
from just_cause
Old Jun 15, 2009, 06:06 PM

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Rob - best of luck and life while oconus - way to reach out and assist someone looking for info.
v/r
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No. 14
from armyicurn
Old Jun 15, 2009, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by just_cause View Post
Rob - best of luck and life while oconus - way to reach out and assist someone looking for info.
v/r

One team!
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No. 15
from Rose3721
Old Jun 19, 2009, 12:42 PM

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I just commissioned through ROTC and haven't started working as an Army nurse yet but I did a lot of my rotations during nursing school at Tripler. I asked several nurses about the 1 year preceptorship program and it seems that the length of the preceptorship really varies dependent on where you are, your skill level, and your preceptor. Obviously if you are placed in a specialty unit you will have a longer preceptorship than on a Med-Surg floor. I talked to a LT at Ft Gordon when I did my Nurse Summer Traning Program (ROTC sends us for 3 weeks the summer before our senior year to work as an RN under a preceptor at an Army hospital, very informative) and the LT was placed in the ER right after OBC and hadn't even done the specialty course yet. She was preceptored for 3 months.

Several of the Army nurses I talked to at Tripler were only preceptored for a few months. They said that it is just variable on your skill level and comfort being on your own on the floor. I know that at Tripler they try to send new nurses around to several different floors before placing them so I guess if you show great aptitude for 1 area you may be able to be assigned there. Hope this helps!
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No. 16
from armyicurn
Old Jun 19, 2009, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Rose3721 View Post
I just commissioned through ROTC and haven't started working as an Army nurse yet but I did a lot of my rotations during nursing school at Tripler. I asked several nurses about the 1 year preceptorship program and it seems that the length of the preceptorship really varies dependent on where you are, your skill level, and your preceptor. Obviously if you are placed in a specialty unit you will have a longer preceptorship than on a Med-Surg floor. I talked to a LT at Ft Gordon when I did my Nurse Summer Traning Program (ROTC sends us for 3 weeks the summer before our senior year to work as an RN under a preceptor at an Army hospital, very informative) and the LT was placed in the ER right after OBC and hadn't even done the specialty course yet. She was preceptored for 3 months.

Several of the Army nurses I talked to at Tripler were only preceptored for a few months. They said that it is just variable on your skill level and comfort being on your own on the floor. I know that at Tripler they try to send new nurses around to several different floors before placing them so I guess if you show great aptitude for 1 area you may be able to be assigned there. Hope this helps!

This is what I am currently seeing at LRMC. It all depends on how fast you develop your skill set. What ever you do, do not stop asking questions about everything. You will learn a lot during this phase.

R.
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No. 17
from emt2rn09
Old Jun 21, 2009, 10:11 AM

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This sounds awesome! I am going to Darnall at Ft. Hood and would love to be assigned to the Emergency Department. I have 5 years experience in the civilian world as an EMT. Do you think I can some how work this to my advantage? I leave for OBC in July so I am getting very excited about everything!
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No. 18
from armyicurn
Old Jun 21, 2009, 11:36 AM

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Congrats! If you have not run 2 miles, done push ups and all the physical fitness stuff... you needed to start last month. If you can pass the physical fitness test, nothing else matters...

In OBC, you will be taught on how to prepare that letter of introduction which you will send you your gaining unit (chief nurse). I recommend you get some letters of recommendation from your civilian employers and when you meet up with your boss, you can offer to show them.

With 5 yrs experience, you should be set. I think you should also be getting some credit, but I am not up to date with the regs...

Darnall is not bad...you will be close to Sam and you can drive down to it to take all those courses many Lt's beg for.

Good luck.

Rob
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No. 19
from just_cause
Old Jun 21, 2009, 11:47 AM

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5 years exp as EMT - I don't think that would serve as credit, believe that would require you serving as a nurse in ER. I think you will find your first years where the army needs you... work with chain of command and let them know your goals so they can advocate sending you down the ER route after you work for/with them and gain exp.
Best of luck!
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