ARMY Critical Care Nursing full?????

carolinapooh, BSN, RN · Feb 2, 2010

Garbage. If people that actually have negative first hand experiences shouldn't post their opinions in a "public" forum because they are commissioned officers, then who should? Just the commissioned officers that have positive things to say about their experiences? If there is a lesson to be learned here it may be that the attitude that Rose3721 displays in the above post is all too common in the military and prospective candidates should carefully consider whether this attitude is something they can live with.

Oh, give me a break already...statements like "the Army treats its RNs like crap" or whatever it was that person said hardly qualify as descriptions of first-hand experiences. That's nothing more than a bitter generalization from a disgruntled troop and you know it.

I had some hideous experiences when I was enlisted - I've had some inexcusable experiences as an officer, some of which I've posted about on here, but I can assure you I haven't gone around tarring the entire Air Force with the same brush - life experience has taught me there are morons everywhere, of all ranks, of all persuasions. Just because I've encountered a few (and when I was enlisted I worked under a few and I daresay I'll meet a few more before my commissioned service is over) doesn't mean the entire Air Force is guilty of the same sorts of idiocy.

I've also learned how to curb my enthusiasm for broadcasting personal views when doing so is pointless and completely unprofessional. I may think Colonel X or General Y is a complete pillock, but that doesn't mean I'm stupid enough to actually say it out loud, even on a so-called anonymous message board.

If there's a lesson to be learned here it's that my point is being made - dissatisfaction is everywhere, and while one is more than entitled to one's opinion, one can find ways to be more professional about how its aired.

Especially when one holds a commission.

athena55, BSN, RN · Feb 2, 2010

rose,
i had one more quick question. i have a full sleeve tattoo on my right arm and a couple on my left arm. were there any other tatted officers in oblc? is that a negative point there? no big deal because it is what it is, but just curious.

Ben:

When you went through MEPS were you not asked about your tats? They would have wanted you to describe and explain them. Years ago it used to be that a SM (Army) could n't have more than 7 tattoos. Now as long as the tats are not racist or hate language, you can have multiples. BTW I have 10

athena

Editorial Team / Moderator · Feb 2, 2010

Ben:
When you went through MEPS were you not asked about your tats? They would have wanted you to describe and explain them. Years ago it used to be that a SM (Army) could n't have more than 7 tattoos. Now as long as the tats are not racist or hate language, you can have multiples. BTW I have 10
athena

Oh, I know he got a waiver, but I think he was asking more about attitude from others. I know mine are all waiver-able, but I had to laugh when my AMEDD recruiter sent me the tattoo waiver form -- there are only 6 spaces for descriptions, and I lost count at 25 or so. Ha ha! I'll just be using several copies of that form, I guess ...

nebnurse · Feb 2, 2010

Ya I wad just referring to the perceptions and attitudes of instructors etc... Just curious.

Rose3721 · Feb 2, 2010

Tattoos are very common, even in the ANC. No worries there. :)

olderthandirt2 · Feb 3, 2010

Garbage. If people that actually have negative first hand experiences shouldn't post their opinions in a "public" forum because they are commissioned officers, then who should? Just the commissioned officers that have positive things to say about their experiences? If there is a lesson to be learned here it may be that the attitude that Rose3721 displays in the above post is all too common in the military and prospective candidates should carefully consider whether this attitude is something they can live with.

Glass is half full.....

Happy in my ignorant bliss.

No matter where you go there will be people unhappy with their situation. But that is THEIR truth, not mine. Our mood and attitude is by choice, every morning we wake-up....... :twocents:

Maybe that soldier should "run a bit more"....that makes everything good (if that doesn't work, a little red wine at night will :) )

lifeafter40 · Feb 3, 2010

I think the point that was being made is that, even though you may have had a poor experience in your first duty station, that is a reflection on a single incidence, due to individuals, NOT a reflection on the Corps as a whole. Discretion in one's choice of words is always an important thing to remember.

carolinapooh, BSN, RN · Feb 5, 2010

Glass is half full.....
Happy in my ignorant bliss.
No matter where you go there will be people unhappy with their situation. But that is THEIR truth, not mine. Our mood and attitude is by choice, every morning we wake-up.......
Maybe that soldier should "run a bit more"....that makes everything good (if that doesn't work, a little red wine at night will :) )

There is nothing in the world that a little more PT and a little more wine can't fix - I'm convinced of it - and at the very least one or the other or both will change your perspective.

Staczse7 · Feb 11, 2010

rose,
i had one more quick question. i have a full sleeve tattoo on my right arm and a couple on my left arm. were there any other tatted officers in oblc? is that a negative point there? no big deal because it is what it is, but just curious.

Hi

I have a sleeve and a few other tattoos including a small one on my neck.... its not a big deal....... i've been to OBLC...many of the cadre have ink as well.

JDARMYFNP · Feb 12, 2010

Originally Posted by armyfnp72
At this time the army nurse corps is what they call 'fat and happy'. They don't need anymore RNs. So not only are they not recruiting new RNs, but they treat their current ones like crap.
It is very unprofessional to bad mouth your professional organization. Just because you are having a bad experience does not mean that the Nurse Corps as a whole treats its nurses badly. I have heard no complaints from the army nurses at Ft Hood other than the usual scheduling complaints, which is inevitable. Please remember that you are a commissioned officer and conduct yourself accordingly. Your behavior reflects on all of us.

Sounds like a first amendment issue...

This is a public forum...

Editorial Team / Moderator · Feb 12, 2010

Actually, per the website terms of service (TOS) at https://allnurses.com/terms-info.html:

Freedom of Speech?

Although the constitution of the US guarantees that "Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of speech", allnurses.com is not Congress. Freedom of speech rights do not extend to this privately owned website. The TOS/Guidelines of this website governs the behaviors and activities of the members. If you choose not to follow the guidelines agreed to during registration, the result is a disabling of your account.

So there it is. :)

JDARMYFNP · Feb 12, 2010

Garbage. If people that actually have negative first hand experiences shouldn't post their opinions in a "public" forum because they are commissioned officers, then who should? Just the commissioned officers that have positive things to say about their experiences? If there is a lesson to be learned here it may be that the attitude that Rose3721 displays in the above post is all too common in the military and prospective candidates should carefully consider whether this attitude is something they can live with.

You should be very aware... this is the Army mentality. It is 1984 in the flesh. If you stick out, 'off with your head'. The idea is conformity, allegiance... you must echo the person to your right and left, otherwise you are not a 'good' officer...