C-130 Load replied to Concomitance's topic in Government
Talked to my recruiter today and will be reporting to COT on May 22. Got my 4th choice of duty stations, Wright-Patterson. Looking forward to the new opportunity. Pretty sad to be leaving aviation. I am pretty excited to meet you folks in the May...
Yeah, you can do it. I was a framing carpenter and commercial painter while I was in college for the first go around. I went through and accelerated BSN and one of my classmates owned his own construction business. We are both about 40. It is all...
C-130 Load replied to NorthBeach's topic in Male Students
I was in a similar boat. I just graduated yesterday from an accelerated program. It was a ton of work but worth it in the end. Getting into the work force faster will pay off. I do think there is value in getting a few years of clinical experienc...
C-130 Load replied to blueline's topic in Male Students
One of the best clinical instructors my classmates had was a former NYC cop. He broke his back in the line of duty and decided to change careers after 15 years on the police force. He did not regret his decision and had great experiences as a nurse...
Well, you have what it takes to get in and make it. I can't tell you what is right for you, no one can. That is a question that you have to answer for yourself. If you decide that this is not for you, then consider any of the medical specialties. ...
C-130 Load replied to stratus93's topic in Male Students
Air Force C-130 Loadmaster here. I am still a reservist and will be completing my BSN in an accelerated program July 31, 2014. Very happy to have this almost completed. I love my AF job and nursing has been very rewarding so far. I would be happy...
In Colorado there is also the Accelerated BSN at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs campus. The minimum GPA is 2.5, but your pre-req grades do matter. My GPA, due to my prior degree is 2.95 right now. That being said, I did very well on m...