shighsmith

shighsmith has 4 years experience.

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1. south university FNP Program

   shighsmith replied to trinathom's topic in NP Students

   I am very torn between this school and another one. I have been accepted to south and I'm still trying to get all my application stuff in for the other school to see if i am accepted there. I was supposed to start south on the 6th and backed out last...

2. Maryville University PNP or FNP

   shighsmith posted a topic in NP Students

   Hello, I am applying to the online PNP program ay maryville university for spring. This is a very new program and I know the chances of getting someone to respond that is in the program is low. So if you have any information on this school and their ...

3. South university online graduate school of nursing (msn family nurse practitioner)

   shighsmith replied to ModestTruth's topic in School Programs

   I am starting school at South University at the beginning of August as long as my military funding goes through; however, after reading all the posts and reviews I am a bit nervous. I know I should have researched a bit more before committing, but th...

4. FY2013 ANC boards?

   shighsmith replied to shighsmith's topic in Government

   hmm I head a week ago that the number would be 42 selected. see how all this chitter chatter mixes things up. Oh well When it happens it happens right?

5. Questions after commissioning

   shighsmith replied to leekun2010's topic in Government

   though I have yet to go to the board, Just from reading here and talking with others you will receive your orders anywhere from 2 weeks to around a month after finding out you are commissioned. That will have your date for bolc, though some have gott...

6. FY2013 ANC boards?

   shighsmith posted a topic in Government

   I have read a few times in a few theads on this forum, nurses saying the ANC board was in October. My healthcare recruiter is doing my packet for the November 5th board. I was told that is the only board available for Army Nurse Corps positions. Is m...

7. Republic of Korea 1st Duty assignment

   shighsmith replied to shighsmith's topic in Government

   Thanks you MaumauMom, I hope so much that I do, and thanks for your suggestions also. Talking with my hsband we decided, it wasnt worth an unaccompanied tour, to put Korea ont he list. Would rather not risk it. Gonna cross fingers for Ft. Lewis/Ft. S...

8. What are my chances?

   shighsmith replied to shighsmith's topic in Government

   240zRN thanks for your reply, I know I stand a chance against some graduating nurses, But, I am just worried about the sheer numbers. From what I have heard so far they are selecting 42 out of 400+. That part scares me. I hope you get it good luck. I...

9. What are my chances?

   shighsmith replied to shighsmith's topic in Government

   what are you talking about lady? I too have been in a military family. The post that you claim I was boasting, was literally there for someone to tell me if I stood a fighting chance. BTW a know it all? Nothing I stated at all had to do with my nursi...

10. What are my chances?

    shighsmith replied to shighsmith's topic in Government

    I was going to just let this go but decided not to. kcmylorn, to preface this incoming post I want you to know a few things. this thread was for constructive criticism and some pointers which I have already received from a few people in the community...

11. What are my chances?

    shighsmith replied to shighsmith's topic in Government

    My standardized score was 111, I do not show any percentage score. Just a " Standard score(*): 111 This is your total score expressed as a standardized scale. Nice to hear you have been in so long, you must be looking forward to retirement now. cong...

12. What are my chances?

    shighsmith replied to shighsmith's topic in Government

    LunahRN I would love to ask you a few things, not sure how to PM on this forum but I have just a few questions for you.

13. What are my chances?

    shighsmith replied to shighsmith's topic in Government

    Thanks Lunah, I have that certification but I would love to get the CC specialty course in my orders. One of the reasons I would chose Ft Lewis or Ft Sam as my first duty station for that training. I hope they select me I would love to give them ever...

14. Republic of Korea 1st Duty assignment

    shighsmith replied to shighsmith's topic in Government

    Thank your for your post. Just from personal experience I can tell you alot has changed. The surrounding communites are awesome, we loved them aboslutely. There used to be protesting and rioting in the early 90's and around 2001-2002, the latter was ...

15. What are my chances?

    shighsmith posted a topic in Government

    This would obviously have to be a total opinion piece, but I know there are many nurses on this forum that have already been through the process, and have read stories of other nurses. What do you think my chances are of getting selected for active d...