msive22

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1. Military Nursing// May not be single parents

   msive22 replied to msive22's topic in Government

   I don't have childcare issues in New York, plus its much easier to find a reliable provider where I am from. When I was enlisted childcare was right on my base and open during my work hours. They even had saturday hours once a month, it was actually ...

2. Military Nursing// May not be single parents

   msive22 replied to msive22's topic in Government

   Command collaterals hold a little more weight, doing volunteer work is good for performance reviews. Your first two promotions are automatic, O2 & O3, you have to get an advanced degree to be competitive for O4, plus take on multiple collaterals.

3. Military Nursing// May not be single parents

   msive22 replied to msive22's topic in Government

   @dolphins421 Thank you. I went to ODS when Walter Reed and Bethesda Naval merged, the Clinical Nurse Transition Program was a new program, which has changed a lot since I started. You might be contacted by a sponsor. Definitely write the DNS, howeve...

4. Military Nursing// May not be single parents

   msive22 replied to msive22's topic in Government

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5. Military Nursing// May not be single parents

   msive22 posted a topic in Government

   When I was looking into military nursing a few years ago, it was tough finding information on how single parents balanced work and home life, while being active duty. So, as a single parent I wanted to put some info out there to help mothers decide, ...

6. Puerto Rico school feedback?

   msive22 replied to zzzzzgirl's topic in US Territories

   My apartment will be up for grabs as of June 1st. My landlords held my apartment for me in July 2009 when I came here for school, they are excellent, people super nice and very helpful. (example: i had a flat tire the day before my NCLEX, land-lady w...

7. What to Expect at ODS?

   msive22 replied to PEK93RT's topic in Government

   Thanks soo much for the insight, I'm waiting on orders and still don't know when Im leaving for ODS b/c of the hole funding freeze, there has been issues w/new grad orders. Anyhow, can you let us know how reporting to your duty station went and what ...

8. Puerto Rico school feedback?

   msive22 replied to zzzzzgirl's topic in US Territories

   I agree you have to go in person to request supplemental aid or make adjustments to your loans. If you want the honors scholarship, you have to apply by June in the Honors department.

9. Puerto Rico school feedback?

   msive22 replied to zzzzzgirl's topic in US Territories

   You have to go in person. Thats the only way to get something achieved through them.

10. Puerto Rico school feedback?

    msive22 replied to zzzzzgirl's topic in US Territories

    Hi TxLvn, I am a second year student getting ready to graduate in May from la Inter's accelerated BSN Program. Going to school here can be frustrating if you are used to the efficiency you find back home w/normal day-to-day stuff, like running erran...

11. Navy Nurse Candidate Program - 2011 Grads

    msive22 replied to msive22's topic in Government

    Sorta-kinda, I mean I work out regularly so I just have to change my routine to work on improving my pushups and situps. My workouts consist of running + taebo. Anyhow, my duty pref picks are: Bethesda, Portsmouth & San Diego... yours? Now, with...

12. Kaplan Scores good enough to pass NCLEX in 4 days?!

    msive22 replied to collegegrad08's topic in NCLEX

    Hi all, I know I'm replying to an old thread but when I was preparing for NCLEX this summer, this thread added to my test prep anxiety. So for all those who have not met kaplan's standard 60-65% on their QTrainers. This is my experience: QTs 1-3 do...

13. Navy Nurse Candidate Program - 2011 Grads

    msive22 posted a topic in Government

    Hi, I was wondering if there are any NCP's graduating in May of 2011 out there? I am anxiously waiting to find out my duty station assignment.

14. New Grad looking for advice

    msive22 replied to reimundijanet's topic in Connecticut

    Hi designer-mom, I am a nursing student at the Interamerican Univ, if you need to find an apartment in PR, you can refer to classificadosonline.com its like craigs list. I suggest the Condado or Guaynabo areas their a little pricey but the closest y...

15. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    msive22 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX

    the PVT works, its awesome but theres no better feeling than seeing your quick results! Its official I am an RN! I tested thursday at noon, my quick results were ready today at 130pm. This is such a great feeling! Congrats to all!