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  1. what is army nursing really like?

    Thanks Athena, I try to pass on any information that I may have. As you know, there are many different considerations in Army nursing, just as there is in civilian nursing. I thank each and every one of you who has made the decision to become a mil...
  2. what is army nursing really like?

    Hi 2 soliders, When I was at OBLC, we had several who were 45+, one of my friends was 54. She is a midwife so perhaps that is why she got a waiver for her age? I guess it really depends upon their needs, but I am sure you will do fine! Good luck! ...
  3. what is army nursing really like?

    Oh wow. Are you Active? We were told this around 10 DEC. They told us that those that were previously scheduled for 12 months would continue that and those that are now being scheduled to deploy will start the 6 month cycle. However, it is the Ar...
  4. what is army nursing really like?

    Older, They have changed the deployment status for RNs to only 6 months, that allows us to have shorter times and is now focusing on family, we switch on and off. GenX, The whole process took me a year, as I had to wait to finish residencies. It on...
  5. what is army nursing really like?

    Hi GenX, I can only speak for myself but I have heard nothing but positives as far as AD Army Nursing goes. I just completed OBLC and am headed to my first duty station in the upcoming days. I am married and have four small children, well not so sm...
  6. My OBLC experiences

    Hi 66H, I commissioned in January and am still trying to get orders. In fact, I leave here in 10 days and my unit still does not know that I am coming. Good luck! You will enjoy OBLC when you finally get here.
  7. My OBLC experiences

    Hi Army, AD is Active Duty, whereas RC is the Reserve Component.
  8. My OBLC experiences

    I have not had any success in the rooms so I am using a USB wireless card, but do not use one unless I need to view/access emails.
  9. My OBLC experiences

    i just graduated from oblc and am now heading into the last portion of training here at fsh, and there are a few things mentioned above that are different: if you are a maj or above, you will have your own room while at oblc. i have my own room and ...
  10. January OBLC Army Nurse Corps

    jams, the classes will be held off post, the training will be three weeks at camp bullis. there will be more formations, even though there have been a lot of them while i have been here. there will be more drill and ceremony. the confidence course...
  11. January OBLC Army Nurse Corps

    i am currently here at oblc and i have to say that we have a great mix of individuals who are in their lower 20's and a lot of us who are in our 30's, many who are in their 40's, along with several who are in their 50's. it really has not been intim...
  12. My OBLC experiences

    No, you will not get recycled if you do not pass the test. You will not graduate, or so I have been told...I really do not know the specifics of passing/failing. I can let you know when I find out in a few weeks. It will hurt you if you are in the ...
  13. My OBLC experiences

    [color=olive]hi armybound, [color=olive]i am currently at oblc and hope that i can answer your questions. i am now in week 5 of 10. i know that it states 9 weeks but it really is ten whenever you plot the start and end dates on a calendar. at least t...
  14. January OBLC Army Nurse Corps

    Scout, We have individuals here now who are in their 50s. I agree that late 30s and 40s is not old. You would be surprised by the things that the "older" individuals are doing. They too thought that they were old until they started week two and ar...
  15. January OBLC Army Nurse Corps

    Hi JC, Sure I do not mind answering questions. The nurse residency program allows new nurses, 2LTs, and those that have not worked as a RN for a long time to work at a hospital for one year. It is at this time that you can choose to either stabilize...