JillyRN replied to Juninho22's topic in Government
Of course I can't speak for everyone, but the way it happened for me: -October Boards, accepted as alternate -Notified in Feb that alternate status changed to select -Day after notification was asked to submit letter of acceptance (just a signed pi...
JillyRN replied to Juninho22's topic in Government
Juninho22, -First assignment: You'll make a wish list, but no guarantees of getting one of your choices. I met some who received their #1 or #2 choice, others were assigned places nowhere near their list. -The current requirement for most specialty ...
Congratulations on selection. I can't offer much guidance but I will say I went back and forth with three recruiters (Mine was changed three times in two years), and the final result was only being given constructive credit for full time experience. ...
JillyRN replied to Dreaming1007's topic in Government
Jfratian, I have a question regarding boots at COT. I was really hoping to use the Nike SFB boots but I've heard they aren't allowed for training. Can you shed light on this or recommend another lightweight boot for COT? Thanks.
Our facility does utilize a call-only team. They take call 7p-7a M-F and all weekend for three weeks out of the month. The full time staff takes call for the week that they are off. The staff that is hired for our call only team are highly exper...
JillyRN replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Operating Room
I previously worked in the clinic setting and started in an OR residency program last August. It lasted almost 6 months, so I've been on my own since February. In my opinion, the OR is a great place to work. I've enjoyed being able to focus on a...
Not sure who this was directed to, but I can share my timeline with you. I was informed of selection end of January. Updated paperwork and played phone tag with recruiter until March. Didn't hear that security clearance was complete until end of Apri...
Finally have my security clearance back! I'll be completing my oath via notary public sometime next week. I've been trying to get an answer about my constructive credit for months now but my recruiter keeps deflecting. Question: Has anyone else had d...
jfratian, Thanks for the advice. I'm really glad you shared that because I was wondering how much conditioning we will be doing at COT. I'm currently working on improving my PT Test score being someone who has never been a runner per se. I curre...