Cajun9479

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1. Army - Your 1st assignment and deployment

   Cajun9479 replied to Renee4christ's topic in Government

   Thanks for the reply. What has made you not to want to be a "lifer"? If I remember correctly, you are at BAMC, right? I recieved orders today and will be there soon! Looking forward to it and can't wait to get started! Cajun

2. Army - Your 1st assignment and deployment

   Cajun9479 replied to Renee4christ's topic in Government

   Hey there Gen. Its good to hear from you again. I read your last posting about being put on night shifts early on and being deployed sooner than expected. Do you still feel as though you made the right choice? This maybe kind of a personal subject, I...

3. Army Nurse- Loan Repayment Plan

   Cajun9479 replied to jmet1020's topic in Government

   So we get bonuses after officer basic? What if we are reporting early before OLBC? My recruiter told me I should get it upon reporting to duty station, but I have learned thats not always right.

4. What I wished someone would have told me the first go around!

   Cajun9479 replied to Cajun9479's topic in NCLEX

   NICURN2B08, There is a Hurst book here in San Antonio in a bookstore that I read through. I know that my nursing class back home in LA went through the 3 day course and the only good thing about it was the explanation on "how" to answer the questions...

5. Currently in OBLC

   Cajun9479 replied to newmeafter45's topic in Government

   Sorry about the last post. I was at work and in a hurry. I meant to ask about PDAs and if they are allowed in military hospitals. Are cell phones allowed if they have a camera? I have a Treo that could be used as a PDA, but I thought I had heard some...

6. What I wished someone would have told me the first go around!

   Cajun9479 posted a topic in NCLEX

   Hello all! I recently passed the NCLEX-RN this past week. I failed it the first time earlier this year, and I am kicking myself for it. Although I am very blessed for the 3 months I've spent as a CNA, I wish I could have been working as an RN. One t...

7. Currently in OBLC

   Cajun9479 replied to newmeafter45's topic in Government

   Wow, thanks for the great post! I am going in August to OBLC. If I already live in SA, do I still stay with everyone else? My recruiter told me I could stay at my house if I wanted. Is this correct? Do many have their own computers? Laptops? PDAs? Th...

8. First paycheck?

   Cajun9479 replied to Cajun9479's topic in Government

   Yea, I will be in the March 23 class. Please let me know what your recruiter says, that would be great! Yea, I heard the $600 for clothing part as well, but I planned on using the $600 for ACUs and things. Thanks for your reply, and look forward to y...

9. First paycheck?

   Cajun9479 posted a topic in Government

   So I am leaving for OBLC March 7, and I have been told to have enough money to last me 2 months or so. What? Are there any options here? Isn't there advanced pay? If so, how long does it take to get it, and how much can you get? Just trying to be pre...

10. How do I become an Army Nurse??

    Cajun9479 replied to theshirls's topic in Government

    Hey LT Genn! I guess this is mainly for you, or anyone else in the Fort Sam area. I knwo that you are on here frequently and offer some good advice. So here is my situation: I recently recieved "temp" orders to go to OBLC March 7, and will be statio...

11. getting ready for basics

    Cajun9479 replied to ajcranky's topic in Government

    Anybody know the dates for next year's OBLC? I graduate in December so I was wondering if I get my PASSING NCLEX scores back in January sometime, when will I be looking at leaving. Eric

12. Interesting blog about OBLC experiences

    Cajun9479 replied to IU95's topic in Government

    Wow, great to hear you made it Gen!!! I have been reading your posts and learning so much from them. Thanks for all the effort you have put into this site! I just recieved word that I passed boards, MEPS and everything else; and I am swearing in tom...

13. I'm thinking of Joining the Navy as a Nurse... ?

    Cajun9479 replied to Wheaties's topic in Government

    $100,000??? Where did this come from? I am close to being an Army Nurse, but if this is out there.....

14. Contacted AMEDD recruiter today

    Cajun9479 replied to PurrRN's topic in Government

    "May take a bonus of $25,000 with no student loan repayment. There is a 5 year commitment." I was told there is a 4 year commitment for the $25k sign on bonus. Also, I was told that is too late as a senior in Nursing School to sign up for the ANCP. T...

15. Picking a specialty

    Cajun9479 replied to Cajun9479's topic in Government

    I found when picking your specialty you have four choices: CC, L&D, psych, and OR. I was worried between ER nursing and CC nursing. I guess ER nursing is a specialty down the road.