TurkTurkleton

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1. Military/VA RN's - Please post experiences for Students

   TurkTurkleton replied to RNPATL's topic in Government

   Hello. You do need your BSN, and no you are not too old. We have nurses coming in who are in their 40's. The thing is, if you tried to go AF again and told them about your genetic disorder, they would still most likely not accept you even if it doe...

2. Can new RN grad/No BSN enlist in the military?

   TurkTurkleton replied to Bree88's topic in Government

   You must have a BSN to commission into the military. However, if you wanted to be a civilian nurse and work at a military hospital, a lot of them will hire you with your RN license. I'm currently an active duty AF nurse, and I work with some civili...

3. Roll Call for all Military and VA Nurses and those considering the Service

   TurkTurkleton replied to RNPATL's topic in Government

   Will be new to the AF in two weeks. I'll be stationed at Travis for the first three years.

4. Story: CNA Rags To CNA Riches!

   TurkTurkleton replied to degraypoole's topic in General Nursing

   Please don't ever say that CNAs are at the bottom of the totem pole. I couldn't do my job as an RN without them. I am so grateful to have them everytime I go to work. I find that CNAs are much better at providing supportive care than RNs since we'...

5. Tell me about COT please!

   TurkTurkleton posted a topic in Government

   Hello everybody. I'm leaving for COT in a couple of weeks, and I would really like some information as to what I should expect. I've heard two different views...one being I will call home at least once crying, and the other saying it's nothing but d...

6. Anyone ever at Travis AFB?

   TurkTurkleton posted a topic in Government

   Hey guys. So I found out today I'll be stationed at Travis starting in June. I used to live in Southern Cali and didn't really like it b/c of the stuck up people and how everything is based on what you look like and how much money you make. Is nort...

7. Is military nursing honestly better or worse than civilian?

   TurkTurkleton replied to Dino's topic in Government

   Hi Dino, I just graduated from a 2nd degree BSN program in September, and I will be leaving for COT for the AF in May. While nursing school was extremely tough, and nursing itself is stressful, it was definitely the right decision, b/c you can do so...

8. Civilian nursing vs. military nursing

   TurkTurkleton posted a topic in Government

   Hey everyone! I need someone's opinion. I currently work at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. It's a city hospital that's magnet and one of the top 5 hospitals in the country. It's an absolutely crazy hospital and so stressful. I've...

9. Questions about the AF

   TurkTurkleton replied to lwood336's topic in Government

   I just had a meeting with the AF recruiter two days ago. As far as loan repayment, the AF will pay $30,000 for 4 yr. commitment, and give you an additional $25,000 sign on bonus if you commit 6 yrs. The Army is currently paying back $110,000 in loa...