raskolnikov

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1. Update - The Beginnings of Medical Frustrations

   raskolnikov posted a topic in Government

   So I've started to begin all my paperwork and schedule my appointment for the DoDMERB. I'm started to get frustrated already due to my fear of having to do all this work only to get DQ. I'm really scared that my medical history is going to DQ me fro...

2. Off to my Little Cruise

   raskolnikov replied to navynurse06's topic in Government

   Enjoy yourself the best you can!

3. Army Nurse & Medic?

   raskolnikov replied to raskolnikov's topic in Government

   Thanks for the responses. Being that I'm a woman, I couldn't be a PJ, nor would I ever be fit enough for that. But yeah, I am talking to my ROTC guy and starting the whole process. I'm conflicted about the whole paramedic thing anyways. I run on two ...

4. Army Nurse & Medic?

   raskolnikov posted a topic in Government

   When I graduate with my nursing degree, I will also have my paramedic license. I was just curious if anyone knew about nurses in the army that are in the same position and if they are able to use both skills. I would hate to lose some the skills that...

5. ASVAB and degrees

   raskolnikov replied to NavyCheerGirl's topic in Government

   ASVAB stands for Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, which is a multiple choice test used to figure out what qualifications you have/what you will do in the miltary if you are enlisting. OIS is Officer Indoctrination School, which I always t...

6. Update

   raskolnikov replied to raskolnikov's topic in Government

   Gen, thanks for your help! So my plan is: I am going to stop by my pediatrician (ha. I love how I am planning to be an officer in the Army yet still go to a pediatrician) after graduation and she what she has to say, get any and all documentation, ho...

7. Update

   raskolnikov replied to raskolnikov's topic in Government

   That is why that information he gave me raised a red flag. I was talking to my mother and we were thinking I should go to my doctor, see what she has to say about my asthma. I would take the lung capacity test or whatever it is called, but I have hea...

8. Update

   raskolnikov posted a topic in Government

   Hi all! Just thought I would update everyone on my plans since I love hearing what ya'll are doing. Everyone here has been such a help! I talked to the ROTC nursing officer for the school I am transferring to next semester. I had researched everythi...

9. paramedics in the ER

   raskolnikov replied to blufoxtrot's topic in Emergency

   I think one of the biggest problems that results in this argument is the difference in pay. While one may love being a paramedic, you just don't get paid enough to do it. Should the education be increased to raise pay? Maybe. But it is just hard to b...

10. 18 y/o RN!

    raskolnikov replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    I love that they have these programs in the high schools. Some people know what they want to do early on and if they can start doing that great. High school, in my opinion, is quite a waste. But of course, I'm biased because I left after 10th grade t...

11. 18 y/o RN!

    raskolnikov replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    I am 18. Left high school at 16, getting my associates in liberal arts in May and transferring as a junior to finish up for a BSN as well as a degree in History. I am also a certified EMT and considering going to medic school. So if all goes well I w...

12. Physical requirements to be a Navy nurse

    raskolnikov replied to NavyCheerGirl's topic in Government

    PRT stands for Physical Readiness Training. Phases of Physical Readiness Training (PRT) (ArmyStudyGuide.com)

13. it is OFFICIAL I am going GREEN

    raskolnikov replied to Gennaver's topic in Government

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! I hope I'll be in the same position as you in due time. BUT, yayyy!!

14. Medically disqualified

    raskolnikov replied to smattles1of2's topic in Government

    MEPS is the Miltiary Entrance Processing Station. Joining the Military Requires two (or more) trips to the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS). At a very minimum, you make a trip to MEPS for initial processing, then a second trip to MEPS for...

15. Physical requirements to be a Navy nurse

    raskolnikov replied to NavyCheerGirl's topic in Government

    I found the following information (because I too plan on joining and have astigmatism in both eyes). The causes for rejection for appointment, enlistment, and induction are: a. Distant visual acuity of any degree that does n...