newmeafter45

newmeafter45 specializes in ER, TICU, OR.

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1. Currently in OBLC

   newmeafter45 replied to newmeafter45's topic in Government

   Hello Deetonia: The field is one area of OBLC and will last approx 3 weeks 4-5 days out in the field and then you will come home for the weekend but I heard that it will change in the near future. They plan to go for 10 days and then return to the b...

2. Currently in OBLC

   newmeafter45 replied to newmeafter45's topic in Government

   Hello: Yes I am presently in Ft. Sam Houston and WOW we graduated today from OBLC we still have the nursing track and that will be two weeks. OBLC will be something different in your life you will meet many great people and some you will never forget...

3. Honestly, how bad is the gas chamber?

   newmeafter45 replied to Renee4christ's topic in Government

   Hello Renee4christ: I just thru the chamber 1 wk ago and let me tell you it SUCKS. My advise be one of the first in the chamber because what happens if you are toward the end there is more concentrated gas in the chamber and the reaction will be wor...

4. Currently in OBLC

   newmeafter45 replied to newmeafter45's topic in Government

   hello itshamrtym yes. i found that many officers failed the pt test the first time the only bad part about not passing the test the first time is that you will have pt 5 times a week instead of 3 while others are sleep at 5am you are doing pt. ho...

5. Currently in OBLC

   newmeafter45 replied to newmeafter45's topic in Government

   WOW. Just finished my last week out on the field and we survived. One major item you will need to bring is CHAPP STICKS, you will need it. The ast week out in the field was not so bad. We qualified with the 9M (that was fun) we also got to play roll ...

6. Currently in OBLC

   newmeafter45 replied to newmeafter45's topic in Government

   Getting adjusted to the field. You will have three weeks out in the field and you will be on the move all the time. Some of yours day will begin at 4:30am and will finish 7 or 8 pm, with the exception of the night navigation you will finish around ...

7. Currently in OBLC

   newmeafter45 replied to newmeafter45's topic in Government

   Good Luck to you. I have any a new out look on the enlisted personnel. We only get a fraction of the work, I can only imaging the work they must endure. I was just running and I notice the medics running in their PT uniforms. I am off this weekend th...

8. Currently in OBLC

   newmeafter45 replied to newmeafter45's topic in Government

   I do share a room with another female but this will be temporary I believe other classes will not have to share they are going thru renovations and this is why we have to share. Is not so bad if you have a good roommate like I do. And yes I suggest...

9. Currently in OBLC

   newmeafter45 posted a topic in Government

   I am currently in my 5th week of OBLC and still have 4 wks left. If you have any questions please ask and I will try to answer them. Before I started OBLC I did alot of research regarding OBLC and none prepared me for this experience. I am taking pic...

10. OBLC class in March 2008

    newmeafter45 replied to newmeafter45's topic in Government

    Thank you Karen for your kindness. I'm also headed the CRNA way. I was told that I can start applying once my year is up. I do have ICU experience but I wonder if they would take the ER as experience. I'm also nervous about the OBLC but I don't th...

11. OBLC class in March 2008

    newmeafter45 replied to newmeafter45's topic in Government

    Hello Herekitykity: Yes I will coming in as a Cpt and I did get the email with the information about the room mates. I notice you will be going to Tripler for your first duty assignment . What area? I too will be in Tripler the ER but not until Jun...

12. OBLC class in March 2008

    newmeafter45 replied to newmeafter45's topic in Government

    Your recruiter should give you all that information and all the numbers for you to call. They will come to your home and pack everything for you, well that is what my recruiter told me. Good luck with everything and see you there....

13. OBLC class in March 2008

    newmeafter45 replied to newmeafter45's topic in Government

    I have gathered alot of information and it's going to be a challlenge but I think I am how about you? I will be 66HM5 (ER nurse). Will be stationed in HI.

14. Deployments

    newmeafter45 replied to waterlily252's topic in Government

    I was selected into Army and received orders for OBLC for March 08 and then to Tripler in HI working in their ER I have an M5 identifier what are my chances for deployment? Any information would be helpful. Thank you.

15. First paycheck?

    newmeafter45 replied to Cajun9479's topic in Government

    Hello Eric: I spoke to my recruiter regarding pay status and he stated that we will be getting our regular active duty pay. We will be consider on active duty. Hope this information helps you. Lydia