Waiting_28

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1. Army Reserves

   Waiting_28 replied to Andrew, RN's topic in Government

   Thank you for the kind remarks. My sister and her husband and children live in Benton. You are correct, RLC is a great school, with an excellent ADN program. Like you said, I will just wait it out and join after my BSN degree. Thanks again!

2. Army Reserves

   Waiting_28 replied to Andrew, RN's topic in Government

   My packet for the Reserves was at board this week. I too will be starting my BSN program this Fall through McKendree University in Lebanon, IL. It is accredited by the NLN. However, I finished my ADN this past Spring in May, took my boards June 18th,...

3. Question re. Army ANCP program

   Waiting_28 replied to Waiting_28's topic in Government

   I heard it takes anywhere from 30-60 days. Let me know when you get it, that should give all of us some sort of timetable. Thanks and Good Luck!

4. The Pay - Military vs Civilian

   Waiting_28 replied to NursePamela's topic in Government

   Interesting topic here everyone, dug this up. What's everyone's opinion now? Pay, with the tax free benefits, insurance, housing that military nurses receive vs. the overtime civilian nurses can pick up, who really makes more? Interesting discussion.

5. Tough to get in to Army CRNA program?

   Waiting_28 posted a topic in Government

   My goal is to become a CRNA. The Army is paying for me to finish my BSN and I will commission next August, 2010. However, i'm concerned that I won't get the critical care 16-week course that I will need to eventually apply for the Army CRNA program. ...

6. Is there more basic training after OBLC?

   Waiting_28 replied to alex1's topic in Government

   Yes, Active.

7. Is there more basic training after OBLC?

   Waiting_28 replied to alex1's topic in Government

   I hope I get the Critical Care course when I go in. I will have a year of Med/Surg experience behind me. Does the Army usually try and give you what you ask for? I know there are no guarntees, but have heard that you can usually get what you put in f...

8. Have they made quota for Army Reserves?

   Waiting_28 replied to Waiting_28's topic in Government

   Thanks Renee4christ! I have my ADN now, graduated last week. Was then accepted into the ANCP as I had worked on my packet the entire spring semester. I will be taking my NCLEX next month and starting work as a Med/Surg nurse. I chose the Med/Surg rou...

9. Have they made quota for Army Reserves?

   Waiting_28 replied to Waiting_28's topic in Government

   Here's my dilema...I was accepted for the ANCP program, but I am afriaid that active duty is not right for me for now because I am afraid I won't get the critical care experience in the Army and be able to apply for the Anesthesia program. I want to ...

10. Have they made quota for Army Reserves?

    Waiting_28 posted a topic in Government

    Or are they still accepting candidates for this fiscal year? I wasn't sure. Thanks in advance everyone.

11. Experiences from OBLC??

    Waiting_28 posted a topic in Government

    Hey there everyone, I was hoping all of you who have been to OBLC at FSH can give me some ideas of what to expect. I read somewhere else that you are allowed to have a car down there? Also, how many days a week do you do PT? Is most of it classroom w...

12. Am I the only one still waiting??

    Waiting_28 replied to Waiting_28's topic in Government

    Thanks for the congrats! I am in the ANCP, so I don't leave until after my BSN is complete, which will be in August of 2010. So, right now, I am in the IRR.

13. Did anyone here get accepted to Navy or Army NCP in past couple months?

    Waiting_28 replied to Dino's topic in Government

    I just received word this evening that I made it into the Army Nurse Candidate Program. Don't give up though, and it's good that your recruiter is on the case to find out why. If you keep pursuing it, there could be ways to still obtain it. Good Luck...

14. Am I the only one still waiting??

    Waiting_28 replied to Waiting_28's topic in Government

    Nevermind! I got the call this evening. I made it in! I am a member of the ANCP. Thanks to everyone for all their replies and help.

15. Am I the only one still waiting??

    Waiting_28 replied to Waiting_28's topic in Government

    I am applying for the Army Nurse Candidate Program, and I'm not sure what identifier that is. Does anyone know? My recruiter told me recently that this is still a critical program for the Medical Corps. Has anyone heard this? I can see how it is diff...