newbabycatcher

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1. M. Murray has scared the pants off me

   newbabycatcher replied to Bessie's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I say to you get out of there and blow the whistle. That sounds like a disaster, or 20, waiting to happen. I recommend reporting those working conditions to as many people with the authority to change it ASAP. Just remember to cover your a**, beca...

2. Were u required to have experience before doing OBGYN nursing?

   newbabycatcher replied to Anagray's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I had desperately wanted to go straight into OB out of school, but my path lead my to med surg/cardiology for 2 years first and I think it was better that way. Because OB is such a high risk area it is good to have a strong background in other areas...

3. What does USPHS mean?

   newbabycatcher replied to Annya's topic in Government

   I believe the eight year committment can be a combination of Active duty and reserve time. Just remember though, one of the core values of the Air Force is "Service before Self" and is not to be taken lightly. I am currently an active duty nurse an...

4. Options for officer enlistment

   newbabycatcher replied to kawrn712's topic in Government

   When I came in to the Air Force 3 years ago the age limit was 35. Also, your rank at commissioning depends on your years of experience. 0 to 4 years=2nd Lt, 4 to 8=1st Lt and 8 to 15=Captain. I have cared for patients from all branches of the mili...

5. airforce nursing??

   newbabycatcher replied to frogman77's topic in Government

   I am currently an Active Duty Air Force nurse and I have to admit I am spoiled by military nursing. I came in straight out of nursing school and have only heard stories about civilian nursing from our contract and GS nurses. For the most part, our ...