chesrae

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1. USPHS

   chesrae replied to jennysong81's topic in Government

   charming46: The days very a lot. There have been days where I am on my feet all day running like crazy, dont get lunch, and have to stay an hour late. There are also days where I get to watch a lot of football. It just depends what happens. MY r...

2. USPHS

   chesrae replied to jennysong81's topic in Government

   My job duties are very wide ranging. But keep in mind that I'm still very new to everything so i haven't completely settled into my role yet. When I work a regular day shift I run the pill lines and make the trips to Special Housing. I handle all ...

3. USPHS

   chesrae replied to jennysong81's topic in Government

   If it says your Board is completed that should be a very good sign. You'll get used to the pace at which PHS moves eventually. For uniforms I would recommend against ordering online. Call a navy uniform shop and they should be able to help you. 30...

4. USPHS

   chesrae replied to jennysong81's topic in Government

   Being SRCOSTEP disqualifies me from the signing bonus. But I did get full pay and benefits for my senior year of school which more than makes up for that negative. Who or what department are you calling? Make sure you are calling the correct perso...

5. USPHS

   chesrae replied to jennysong81's topic in Government

   So far I definitely like working for them. Keep in mind though you really aren't working for PHS but for the agency your assigned. I imagine working for IHS is extremely different from BOP where I work. I am still new so I cant give too much advic...

6. USPHS

   chesrae replied to jennysong81's topic in Government

   The short answer is yes start applying now. Remember that I applied through SRCOSTEP which is different from applying directly like it sounds you will be doing. This is the basic time line of my application process however. December, 2007: Sent in m...

7. USPHS

   chesrae replied to jennysong81's topic in Government

   Honestly, at my duty station the fact that I am a USPHS officer only means one thing: I wear the uniform. Other than that my employment and day to day activities are identical to a nurse hired directly by the BOP. I of course can't comment on what ...

8. USPHS

   chesrae replied to jennysong81's topic in Government

   I have just recently gone on active duty with USPHS assigned to the BOP. If anyone has questions about application or experience feel free to message me. I was commissioned under the SRCOSTEP program so i have been an officer for almost a year.