rgr22

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1. The Last Moments of an Army Nurse Killed in Afghanistan

   rgr22 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Government

   A true hero who volunteered and made the ultimate sacrifice. Words will never do justice, but from a grateful vet, thank you.

2. Lateral Transfer for Non-Nurse (Navy)?

   rgr22 replied to rgr22's topic in Government

   Chief, Will do! Thanks for the contact info.

3. Lateral Transfer for Non-Nurse (Navy)?

   rgr22 replied to rgr22's topic in Government

   Thanks for the heads up. I will be sure to check out the new NAVADMIN, but I have a feeling that even so, I would have to obtain my RN before making the jump.

4. Lateral Transfer for Non-Nurse (Navy)?

   rgr22 replied to rgr22's topic in Government

   DSchulte99, I am thinking that may be the only way it could be done. Have you ever heard of lateral transfers from line officers to nurse corps officers?

5. Lateral Transfer for Non-Nurse (Navy)?

   rgr22 replied to rgr22's topic in Government

   bfrei, I have not received any TA and the Navy hasn't paid for anything. I commissioned through OCS and have a masters degree (in a non-medical field). I specifically would like to become a nurse though have been open to other fields in the past. ...

6. Lateral Transfer for Non-Nurse (Navy)?

   rgr22 posted a topic in Government

   Hello everyone, I am currently an officer in the Navy. To be specific, I am a line officer in a field that has nothing to do with nursing/medicine in any way for my career. I am however interested in becoming a nurse and looking at various second-deg...

7. I passed NCLEX-PN this past Saturday!!!!

   rgr22 replied to Juryizout's topic in NCLEX

   Congrats!!! Hard work pays off!!

8. EMT - B with nursing school?!

   rgr22 replied to keegs13's topic in Pre-Nursing

   If you are not taking summer classes toward your major, why not? It would only make you a more well-rounded student in your nursing program and it is a good skill to have in life. EMT-B can definitely be done in a summer, though paramedic would requi...

9. From Cop to Nurse

   rgr22 replied to blueline's topic in Male Students

   Also, with 7 years on the job, your background will bring a diverse/different prospective wherever you go and that would benefit you and those around you.

10. From Cop to Nurse

    rgr22 replied to blueline's topic in Male Students

    I say go for it! I am not in the medical field myself, but am also considering making the big switch!

11. Military Nursing Questions Answered

    rgr22 replied to navyman7's topic in Government

    This post is directed probably toward Navyman, or really anyone in the USN. Have you seen or even heard of commissioned officers in the navy (line officers) conducting a lateral transfer to the nurse corps? And if so, did they have their RN/BSN first...

12. Fairfield University accelerated BSN

    rgr22 replied to johnnydrama's topic in Connecticut

    I know that in the north-east, Fairfield U's nursing program has a good name and I know a few current RNs that went through the traditional program. I would only assume that the quality of education would follow to their second-degree program.