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wumpus specializes in stress relieving humor.


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  1. Is nursing shortage a myth?

    Apocryphal at best. Even the Army, which usually has a difficult time recruiting and retaining medical professionals, is full to the brim. As with most careers there are certain environments wherein you can find work -- rural, inner city etc. Unfortu...
  2. has anyone ever made the switch to MD?

    seriously contemplated the MD route when I was rearranging my life / career goals -- I applied and was accepted at a few post-bac rural MD feeder programs (WWAMI). Decided on being the nurse because it was cheaper, and it gave me the intellectual and...
  3. Going to Nursing School at an Older Age

    In my experience the health professions, unlike my former career of engineering, have very little age discrimination. Also, I have had several comments made by colleagues and managers stating they truly appreciate the perspective that career changers...
  4. Still can't decide on Army or Airforce

    All of the previous posts have great points. You might also try and get a look at some of the bases (hospitals) before deciding on a branch. FYI, as a former Army enlisted I am always prone to say -- GO ARMY!
  5. Attempting to work while attending an accelerated program can be detrimental to your health... and grades. A traditional program is going to take you at least 4 semesters + 2 summer sessions (where I attended). Also, have you done any nurse shadowin...
  6. SFSU Nursing or CSU Sacramento Nursing

    CSU Sac! Especially if you want to try for the "new" FNP / PA programs gearing up at UC Davis. I should mention that am biased against the Bay Area. Before nursing I was an software engineer in the Bay Area and got 'dot-bombed' during the late 90's. ...
  7. US Navy Japan

    I'm not too worried about finances, we have a fairly frugal but fun lifestyle. My son and I are excited, however my wife is not -- funny considering she is fluent. I think it has something to do with Hawaiian, Portuguese, and Japanese tensions in Haw...
  8. US Navy Japan

    Does anyone have experience with stationing at Naval hospitals in Japan? There is a good chance that my first overseas deployment will be in Japan -- so I would like to get some first hand knowledge about the bases. If I have a choice of duty station...
  9. Navy nurse rank progression

    Greetings Navy nurses! What is the standard rank progression for Navy nurses? I have 4 years active army with a MA in psychology and am getting BSN next fall. I know that promotion has much to do with not being a screwup and good performance in hard ...
  10. Timeframe at Navy stations

    Does anyone know what the general length of time a nurse's first duty station is? I am pulling for San Diego -- I have heard the first rotation at SD is usually a year. Also, is it possible to ask for back to back overseas assignments in the same are...
  11. Dream sheet wisdom needed

    Greetings! I am former Army (21B) going into the Navy NCP this fall. My wife and I are trying to decide on our dream sheet for overseas stationing. I am hoping for San Diego for the first duty station, but I will go wherever the Navy needs (anywhere ...
  12. New BSN grad

    Good luck with the application process! I am always impressed that even during wartime there are still people in this country willing to serve. I am also looking at one of the NCPs. I was in the Army before returning to school for nursing (21B); but ...