ufoturtle081

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1. ActiveDuty RNs, tell us about your week.

   ufoturtle081 replied to ufoturtle081's topic in Government

   Yes I'm prior service. 7 years active. I was a line medic with the infantry for 3 years, and I deployed with them- there were some tough times. Then I was stationed at Walter Reed for 3 years. I recall the absolute loss of control throughout. But I'm...

2. Nursing Schedule in the Air Force or Navy

   ufoturtle081 replied to Juninho22's topic in Government

   I'm considering going navy. My goal is to make O-3E by the end of my 13years (I did 7 years enlisted). So tell me, if I never volunteer for anything like you, and otherwise do a good job when on the floor, can I expect to make O-3E before retirement...

3. ActiveDuty RNs, tell us about your week.

   ufoturtle081 replied to ufoturtle081's topic in Government

   Yikes I wasn't expecting that many extra duties and hours a week. I was looking at what pay I would get if I were to join up and it looks about $89K a year (O-1E, w/dependent, 6yrs of service). I guess because BAH is tax-free the practical income is ...

4. ActiveDuty RNs, tell us about your week.

   ufoturtle081 posted a topic in Government

   To RNs presently commissioned in the Navy Army or Airforce and on Active Duty: 1) How many hours a week do you work on the floor? Are they typical 12hr shifts? 2) How much say do you have as to where you are stationed and whether you deploy? 3) What ...