1LTJSMITH

1LTJSMITH has 10 years experience and specializes in OR.

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1. Doubts about age...

   1LTJSMITH replied to jennifer7010's topic in Government

   Give me a break. I just graduated last month at 41. The majority of the class was atleast in their 30's and one person was in his late 50'(a doctor). You are plenty young and will do fine. Just make sure you listen, follow the rules and most of all h...

2. Medically Disqualified

   1LTJSMITH replied to Finalapproach's topic in Government

   JMA1989, Sorry about your troubles, it can be a very frustrating process. Do you have past follow up documentation showing this was a childhood issue? Many things they will dismiss depending on the age.But you'll definitely need documentation showing...

3. Medically Disqualified

   1LTJSMITH replied to Finalapproach's topic in Government

   i would be happy to put you in touch. i am in california, but i know he could get you connected with who you need to talk with or give you some accurate information. send me an email with name and brief description of problem. i will forward it to hi...

4. Medically Disqualified

   1LTJSMITH replied to Finalapproach's topic in Government

   I don't know where to get a list of conditions but they will waiver untreated elevated cholesterol.It is checked in the lipid panel for the over 40 physical, but I don't think its even tested in the regular physical.

5. Medically Disqualified

   1LTJSMITH replied to Finalapproach's topic in Government

   I'm surprised that they rejected you for that. Has your recruiter submitted a request for waiver? I have experience with the waiver issue. I had back surgery in 1983 and it took 22 years, a nursing degree and a lot of rejections, but I finally was gr...

6. ANY RNFA's?

   1LTJSMITH replied to 1LTJSMITH's topic in Entrepreneurs

   Thanks

7. ANY RNFA's?

   1LTJSMITH replied to 1LTJSMITH's topic in Entrepreneurs

   I out source it to a biller.Some Insurance pays well, while others deny the claim even when approved for an assist.Do you work as an assistant?

8. ANY RNFA's?

   1LTJSMITH posted a topic in Entrepreneurs

   I am an independent RNFA in Ca. and have billed on my own for 6 or 7 years. Anyone out there found any ways to improve collection and reduce denials from insurance companies?

9. NLN or CCNE exemption...

   1LTJSMITH replied to Fast2156's topic in Government

   I encountered the same problem. I graduated with my ADN in California from a school that was state accredited but not NLN or CCNE. The Army absolutely would not budge. I went back to school and got my BSN from a CCNE/NLN school. It was a pain but a g...

10. My OBLC experiences

    1LTJSMITH replied to IU95's topic in Government

    A couple of questions about the Reserve FTX. Is the FTX 7 days a week or are the week ends off? I heard no showers and the bathrooms are bad. Just wondering how bad.PFT every day?

11. forward surgical team deployments

    1LTJSMITH replied to 1LTJSMITH's topic in Government

    Thanks just_cause. That's helpful.

12. forward surgical team deployments

    1LTJSMITH replied to 1LTJSMITH's topic in Government

    Jarnaes,do you know if voluntary deployments come in different length of time? Just curious if there are periods up to 6 mos.I would like to balance service and family. My kids are on the young side.

13. forward surgical team deployments

    1LTJSMITH replied to 1LTJSMITH's topic in Government

    Thanks Just_cause, that's a great breakdown.The 12-15 just seems like a long time for the family to deal with.I feel bad subjecting rthem to that.

14. forward surgical team deployments

    1LTJSMITH replied to 1LTJSMITH's topic in Government

    Thanks Jarnaes.I would rather. Do FST but the 12-15 mos is not cool.If you are a CSH OR nurse, do they deploy you in the states or will you go overseas? I would like to go out of the country,it's just 12+ mos.If you volunteer can you go for a shorter...

15. forward surgical team deployments

    1LTJSMITH replied to 1LTJSMITH's topic in Government

    Thanks for the reply. I am an OR Nurse. I was offered a commission and trying to decide what job to take. I would prefer FST but hate to leave the kids for a year +. Trying to gather info.