clarabow

clarabow has 8 years experience.

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1. Does it matter what school you get your online RN-BSN from?

   clarabow replied to Dyoshirn's topic in Online Learning

   Also, how would they know its an online program? Many universities offer both online and traditional options nowadays.

2. Fingerprint Background Check

   clarabow replied to SoCalNurse74's topic in Criminal

   If the application specifically states to disclose CONVICTIONS then you don't have to disclose arrests which did not lead to a conviction. However, they will find out about them and you must be prepared to explain to the BON the circumstances surroun...

3. Air force nursing cot august 2014

   clarabow replied to Bayern's topic in Government

   Yes, black or dark blue. Per AFI 36-2903. Dress and personal appearance.

4. Air force nursing cot august 2014

   clarabow replied to Bayern's topic in Government

   Bayern, You can wear black "bike short" style undergarments under your pt shorts. Those are authorized. I would recommend keeping them about the same length as the pt shorts.

5. Life is so unfair

   clarabow replied to Annie890's topic in Criminal

   Did they ask you if you have ever been arrested? I can't speak for all BONs, but many only ask if you have any prior convictions. You were not lying IF they never asked you about any history of being arrested. Don't give up.

6. NICU nursing

   clarabow replied to Nicunurse13's topic in Government

   Hi Nicunurse 13, I second what Midinphx stated. If you are determined to come in as a NICU nurse, make sure you have the specific identifier. It locks you into NICU. Keep in mind, if you desire to branch out into another area it may take years to get...

7. Civilian Nurse Working on a Military Base, How?

   clarabow replied to Kisa12's topic in Government

   FYI....prior military service is not required to get hired as a civilian nurse. I supervise 4 GS nurses and only 1 of them is a veteran. I think you are definitely on the right track with getting experience before applying, though. Good luck. :-)

8. Civilian Nurse Working on a Military Base, How?

   clarabow replied to Kisa12's topic in Government

   There are a few options to look into and having some experience will help. Research the RN postings on usajobs.gov. Those can be competitive but they will get you into the GS world. Another option is being hired on as a contract RN at the base clinic...

9. "Saunameters"

   clarabow replied to Pachinko's topic in General Nursing

   One of my nursing instructors (a midwife) pronounced it like that. She would also say "dilatation" instead of "dilation". She was from the south.

10. Nursing Salary Survey 2014

    clarabow replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Location: west coast (active duty USAF), pay rate: salaried at 5,415 per month in addition to 1,650 in other non taxable monthly allowances. I have a BSN and hold an NCC certification. I have about 8 yrs of experience and I work full time M-F. I dire...

11. I would like to join the armed forces but.....

    clarabow replied to Natasha1989's topic in Government

    Natasha1989, Have you tried doing a background check on yourself? Psych eval results related to applying for a position in law enforcement would not be a part of their background check process. What they are looking for are any brushes with the law, ...

12. Misdemeanor Advice

    clarabow replied to jt269408's topic in Criminal

    An arrest will still show up on an FBI background check because you were fingerprinted (assuming you were). Even if the record is sealed/expunged. If you are ever fingerprinted as part of a background check, be prepared to explain your story. I had a...

13. Nursing and waitressing/food service industry

    clarabow replied to nursefrances's topic in General Nursing

    I too, was a professional waitress prior to nursing school. Worked at Red Lobster for almost 4 years..lol. I find it has helped me immensely with customer service skills (ie.."kill them with kindness") and with prioritizing tasks. I earned a BA in ...

14. Fake ID ticket and getting an RN license

    clarabow replied to pishoon's topic in Criminal

    You need to contact the BON and find out exactly what they need. Were the documents you sent certified by the court? Were you convicted of a crime, or just arrested?

15. Looking for a job for RN-BSN Spouse

    clarabow replied to NavyER's topic in Government

    Yes, she had a BSN when she was hired. I do know of associates prepared nurses working in military hospitals but they had been working there for years. If shes dead set on working in a hospital, she can look into volunteering at the red cross. Im pr...