this is the last allnurses.com post from josh harmon, usa. he was killed in action in august 2007. his father's tribute follows this post. we at allnurses want to extend our condolences to his friends and family.
how long after a new nurse graduate commissions before they will deploy? also, with med/surg experience only where would one likely deploy? i am very curious about where i might deploy, (anticipate graduating in june).
finally, if you do not mind answering, how many times have you deployed and were you able to get the "full" two years off in between them?
well i am a combat medic from what i see of the nurses it is not as common for them to deploy to iraq as much as germanyor kuwait. we have one army nurse here at a level2. but we have a lot of physician assistants and a couple mds. but they do come to iraq just not very many big hospitals all over fr a nurse to work at. for the deployment time every unit is different but the majority of most infantry unit that have medical battalions attached with them will rotate just like the infantry just like i do. one year on one year off. ahh! after you graduate i am not positive how long until you deploy but from what i have heard i am pretty sure they will at least put you in a hospital for a year or so. it is rare in the army but some units go 6 months. my first deployment almost done with one 12month tour and we will be back it looks like 10-11 months before we redeploy. ahh! i hope some of this helps... but being a nurse on deployment really you are not put in any danger like us line guys are that are with the infantry and level 1. you will sit in a clinic and a lot of clinics in iraq are kinda quiet and slow which is good(means people are not getting hurt) i hope any of this helped sorry for he rambling i am really exhausted lol later ~ josh
I'm so sorry for your loss. He sounds like a wonderful man. I bet he's a lot like his father. He died a hero and I'm grateful to him and all those that fight for us. Their courage knows no bounds.
Please know you and yours will be in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you all. May your beloved son rest in peace.
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Were grateful for the time he spent here enriching our bb and the service he gave our country. Thank you for being a great Dad to take time to contact us.
Mr. Harmon, please accept my true and deep sorrow and condolences on Josh's death. The little we are privileged to see here gives us a glimpse of what a fine medic, soldier, human being has moved on from our realm. I pray that in time you will be blessed with some healing and the clear knowledge that your son served a truly greater need. I pray that you will have at least the small comfort of genuine pride for your son. For now, words still cannot help, I'm sure.
We salute you sir, who raised such a fine son who made such a selfless contribution; and we salute Josh who served in the interests of us all. I am truly sad that such service is ever needed; and I am grateful that folks such as Josh answer the call.
Thank you so much Mr Harmon in sharing your story.
We should all stand and salute your son for his bravery and courage. It is men like him that help keep this country safe. And no matter what the outcome of any war, we should always stand beside our soldiers.
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Mr. Harmon and family,
We are terribly sorry to of your loss. Thank you for sharing more details and stories about your son with us all. I truly was touched by reading more about him and his service and ultimate sacrifice for our country.
It is clear he was raised by amazing parents. Peace be with you and all of Josh's loved ones.
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as one parent to another please accept my condolences