azariasRN

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1. Austin, Seton-Brackenridge

   azariasRN replied to RN Zeke's topic in Texas

   I am currently trying to get on at one of the ICUs at Brack. I am a Trauma & Surgery ICU RN with a bulk of my experience coming from Level 1 Trauma in Louisiana. Any advice how to navigate the hiring process? I have tried to go to HR in person an...

2. Travel nursing vs. Strike nursing

   azariasRN replied to Traveler_RN_BSN's topic in Travel

   The consensus I have received from fellow travelers and strike nurses is they prefer Fastaff or US Nursing (which is the strike portion of Fastaff) over Healthsource Global. The reasons are vast, based on personal experience and rumor. From my person...

3. Travel nursing vs. Strike nursing

   azariasRN replied to Traveler_RN_BSN's topic in Travel

   You have a valid point. It is about the money. We all go to work to be paid. Just some areas of the US are paid better than others. Hence why people travel many miles from home to go to work, whether it is 30min to several hours on the interstate eve...

4. Travel nursing vs. Strike nursing

   azariasRN replied to Traveler_RN_BSN's topic in Travel

   Your argument is interesting. For myself, I work strikes for a few reasons; 1) the area of the US I live in has a lower cost of living, so working a strike does present a nice influx of funds, 2) it presents an opportunity to see how things are done ...

5. Possible move to Texas, need input

   azariasRN replied to Emilynn09's topic in Texas

   Hello. Saw the thread and wanted to ask some info. I'm a RN with my CCRN, CEN, TNCC and 2 years level one trauma S/TICU experience with plenty of Neuro overflow. I have been nursing for 6 years total (2.5 years as LPN/LVN) with the rest as a ICU RN a...

6. Joining the Army Reserve Nurse Corps... Help me w/ pros and cons

   azariasRN replied to GetBehindtheBarn's topic in Government

   Hello. Jeckrn is pretty close to info. I am a direct commission RN as of November. I am currently pre-BOLC. There are 2 options to BOLC. Full course usually is active duty & ROTC cadets. Split course is usually for the Reserves because of cost to...

7. Army: Active Duty vs. Reserves

   azariasRN replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in Government

   P.S. start pulling in some OT hours. I've ready on here about BOLC and other nurses I've talk to locally that you usually don't get your pay until after BOLC because the system is slow to catch up. I'm pulling hours now to prep for BOLC. I commission...

8. Army: Active Duty vs. Reserves

   azariasRN replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in Government

   Currently BOLC for direct commission RNs is broken up into a online course and 4 weeks of resident training. It is mainly the field portion. You can't even get a class date for phase 2 until you are done with phase 1. Get your incentives in writing. ...

9. Army: Active Duty vs. Reserves

   azariasRN replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in Government

   Contact the nearest healthcare recruiter in your area. Be sure you aren't getting the "used car" sales pitch though. They try to find what your primary motivator is and use that to sell the product. Figure out what you want first AND STICK TO YOUR GU...

10. Army Reserve TIG Question

    azariasRN replied to Scooty Puff Jr's topic in Government

    I'm happy to receive the answers! I have a question regarding working at one of the Army's Level 1 trauma centers. How as a Reservist could I make that happen? I am CCRN, CEN, TNCC and have 2 years Surgical/ Trauma ICU experience at the areas only Le...

11. Army Reserve TIG Question

    azariasRN replied to Scooty Puff Jr's topic in Government

    Thank you again. Is there any military education I should fast track doing? I was told by the healthcare recruiter any classes were on hold until I finished BOLC. I have thought of working on my Master's once I in-process and have the military educat...

12. Army Reserve TIG Question

    azariasRN replied to Scooty Puff Jr's topic in Government

    Thank you JECKRN for the response. My apologizes for not specifying that my prior service was enlisted; 3yrs, 9mths, 2 days Active Army & 2 yrs, 5 mths, 16 days National Guard. I was told that my 2 years 7 months LPN time won't count since it was...

13. Army Reserve TIG Question

    azariasRN replied to Scooty Puff Jr's topic in Government

    I have a question similar to this. I am a BSN RN with 2 years, 5 months as RN. I am CCRN, TNCC & CEN certified. I have 6 years, 2.5 months of prior service Army. I am in the last steps of commissioning as an 8A. I am wanting to confirm what rank ...

14. Army Nurse- Loan Repayment Plan

    azariasRN replied to jmet1020's topic in Government

    Ok - I have learned more about this program on here than what most recruiters know. I am a nursing student with 2 semesters left before graduation. I have been looking to use this program to pay off my student loans, but can't get an answer if prior ...