formerbrat

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1. Got a JOB Today!

   formerbrat replied to hgorrondona's topic in New Nurse

   Congratulations! I wish you the best! :) :hpygrp:

2. Never thought I'd have this problem: which job to choose?

   formerbrat posted a topic in General Nursing

   I graduate in May and already have 2 offers, which was extremely unexpected. I know a lot of people would love to have my problem, which is which job do I choose? I would appreciate your input! :) Both are full time midnights which is fine by me as...

3. Never thought I'd have this problem: which job to choose?

   formerbrat posted a topic in New Nurse

   I graduate in May and already have 2 offers, which was extremely unexpected. I know a lot of people would love to have my problem, which is which job do I choose? I would appreciate your input! :) Both are full time midnights which is fine by me as I...

4. I think I have an interview tomorrow

   formerbrat replied to CathyLew's topic in General Nursing

   Good luck! I hope everything works out the way you want it to - whatever that may be. :)

5. New Grad Job Outlook

   formerbrat replied to kvisintine's topic in Michigan

   I was supposed to graduate in December but an injury has me now graduating in May. Many of my former classmates have jobs already and not all of them worked as techs/aides/externs. I don't know the percentage that does *not* have jobs because I haven...

6. Graduating in May, where to work?

   formerbrat replied to gregsbouch0816's topic in Michigan

   To SnowStar4: Cheap as in inexpensive (out of pocket) or cheap as in not so good? To the OP: I'm not sure which is best. I've heard various things from various people. I've personally been a patient at Beaumont and was impressed with the quality of ...

7. I am just.........simply thrilled.

   formerbrat replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

   Congratulations! My husband and I are both night people and would happily work nights by choice. I think it just depends on who you are, what feels natural/best for you, and other obligations in your life as to which shift suits each individual best....

8. Maternal loss due to DIC

   formerbrat replied to SchiwartRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   It's a horribly sad situation indeed. I'm sorry to hear of the loss, for the staff and especially the family. Please make sure you take care of yourself. As nurses it's imperative that we take good care of ourselves first - like on an aircraft when t...

9. Meeting with Army healthcare recruiter next week, Navy the week following

   formerbrat replied to formerbrat's topic in Government

   LOL Thanks! Actually I don't think I'll be going out riding again. They were my mom's horses. I used to love to ride but this injury really made it clear how easily I could be hurt and jeopardize my career. Not saying people shouldn't ride, but I thi...

10. Meeting with Army healthcare recruiter next week, Navy the week following

    formerbrat replied to formerbrat's topic in Government

    SFC Jimenez, It's still up in the air right now. I'm still recovering from my aforementioned injury. It seems to be going well so far but I'm hoping I'll know more at my doctor's appointment tomorrow. If I am able to be cleared medically then I will ...

11. Meeting with Army healthcare recruiter next week, Navy the week following

    formerbrat replied to formerbrat's topic in Government

    Thank you! I was VERY lucky! While I am disappointed in the delay in finishing my program, I am very grateful I was not injured worse. To hit hard enough to break both my talus and my helmet, I am very fortunate I did not break other bones or injure ...

12. Meeting with Army healthcare recruiter next week, Navy the week following

    formerbrat replied to formerbrat's topic in Government

    Thanks. :) Both the Army and Navy recruiters said it is not automatically disqualifying. I assumed it would only be because I would be medical personnel. From what I understand, I can have them removed, and the Navy recruiter said it would be better ...

13. Meeting with Army healthcare recruiter next week, Navy the week following

    formerbrat replied to formerbrat's topic in Government

    Well! The day I posted this I was thrown from a horse, managed to hit the ground so hard I broke my talus (ankle) and my helmet (thankfully I was wearing a helmet!) and ended up having surgery (ORIF). I now have two screws in my ankle and am going th...

14. Meeting with Army healthcare recruiter next week, Navy the week following

    formerbrat replied to formerbrat's topic in Government

    Thank you both. :) Yes, career advancement is important and something that will weigh into my decision. Those are great questions! I know it is the needs of the (insert branch here) that come first. I know that we may not be stationed at the same pla...

15. Meeting with Army healthcare recruiter next week, Navy the week following

    formerbrat posted a topic in Government

    I'm torn now as to which to choose, Army or Navy. I need to get my questions together so I can make an informed decision as to which would best allow me to serve. I meet with the Army health care recruiter next Wednesday, and with the Navy health car...