markisrn

markisrn has 12 years experience and specializes in Med Surg, Family Medicine, Urgent Care.

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1. Army Reserves

   markisrn replied to Andrew, RN's topic in Government

   Graduate 2010, You might consider getting yourself accepted into a college that has ROTC and Nursing. This will get your tuition paid and get you a commission. I think this may ultimately be a quicker route to BSN than getting your ADN, getting a d...

2. First hand information on the Army Reserve STRAP program

   markisrn replied to OrthoRN09's topic in Government

   Graduate 2010, I think that you have to be an RN to do STRAP, but I could be wrong. There may be other options available to you as well. I would talk to an AMEDD recruiter and make a plan, and no you are not too old. I think they will take you a...

3. First hand information on the Army Reserve STRAP program

   markisrn replied to OrthoRN09's topic in Government

   More on this...I know that MSN is your destination, but they will probably require you to get your BSN along the way if you are going in as a nurse.

4. First hand information on the Army Reserve STRAP program

   markisrn replied to OrthoRN09's topic in Government

   I wouldn't go that way. I am a STRAP officer in the reserves getting my BSN. I got loan repayment in my contract too. All I had to do was ask. I would go Reserves, STRAP and loan repayment, but others may differ. Good luck

5. Just Commissioned as a 1st LT in the USAR. How Long for Orders?

   markisrn replied to DMURSE1's topic in Government

   Probably 60 days. That how long my orders took.. Congratualtions!!

6. Getting commision while in school?

   markisrn replied to blueman213's topic in Government

   You can take a direct commission in the Army Reserve as an ADN and finish your BSN while you are in. Check out the STRAP program. That is what I am doing.

7. Soon to be RN in need of some guidance

   markisrn replied to molmac23's topic in Government

   I suggest to search your soul and see where your thoughts and feelings are coming from. Being a self-proclaimed pacifist will definitely throw up a road block for you, as a matter of fact, it is a question that you will be asked. Think about what ...

8. Can new RN grad/No BSN enlist in the military?

   markisrn replied to Bree88's topic in Government

   I am an 0-2 in the Army Reserve with an ADN. I am getting my BSN online through the Army STRAP program. It's a sweet deal. I get 1905.00/mo stipend and I am doing the healthcare loan repayment. I am able to do this and continue to work my full t...

9. First hand information on the Army Reserve STRAP program

   markisrn replied to OrthoRN09's topic in Government

   corvettels2, I was told if I go 1/2 time that I wouldn't be attached to APMC anymore and that I would be assigned to a unit. Are you attached to APMC and half-time? Thanks in advance for your advice. Markisrn

10. Medical Screening Form... how long?

    markisrn replied to beepeadoo's topic in Government

    Brian, I did the DODMERB physical too. It takes time...lot's of it...Be patient, but at the same time demand answers from your recruiter. Ask for his boss if you need to. Good luck and don't worry until you actually hear something to worry about.

11. First hand information on the Army Reserve STRAP program

    markisrn replied to OrthoRN09's topic in Government

    Corvettels2, I am wanting to switch to half time STRAP and you have already given me some great advice..thanks. I am attached to APMC, I asked one of the MAJs about it and she said "It is not mandatory to stay a full time student but your are protec...

12. First hand information on the Army Reserve STRAP program

    markisrn replied to OrthoRN09's topic in Government

    Corvettels2, that's great. Is the unit that you drill with medical? The only one near me is a Transportation unit. I wonder if I could drill with them? Another question..are you using loan repayment too. I am. I wonder how that plays in? I ima...

13. First hand information on the Army Reserve STRAP program

    markisrn replied to OrthoRN09's topic in Government

    Thanks for the info

14. First hand information on the Army Reserve STRAP program

    markisrn replied to OrthoRN09's topic in Government

    I am in STRAP now, but does anyone know if I have to stay a full time student. Can I go half time?

15. Just Commissioned as a 1st LT in the USAR. How Long for Orders?

    markisrn replied to DMURSE1's topic in Government

    Welcome to the fold LT. Congratualations! I agree with Jeck on the 30-60 days, providing your recruiter got your packet HRC.