DonnerDawg

DonnerDawg has 2 years experience and specializes in critical care.

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1. Can I work and recieve STRAP funds at same time?

   DonnerDawg replied to nevb's topic in Government

   You can work while in STRAP; there are no prohibitions on it. Beware the drill/no drill option; while it is true that STRAP does not require you to drill, membership in the Select Reserve does obligate you to perform drill. Trust me, I learned of t...

2. Thinking about joining Army Nurse Corps...

   DonnerDawg replied to sunshineyday's topic in Government

   I had lunch with my health care recruiter last week, who said the exact same thing. Can't hurt to do the paper drill, though, if you want to shoot for the next FY (begins 1 Nov 09).

3. TEAS Question

   DonnerDawg replied to nise21's topic in General Nursing

   Is English your second language? My AD school instituted this test as a final gate to hurdle once you were admitted. If you are an ESL'er, you might want to take some remedial English as a second language classes to tighten up a bit. In any event,...

4. ANC Selection Questions

   DonnerDawg replied to LZRN's topic in Government

   You think those 40 yo bones are tired...man, my 49 yo bones sometimes scream at me...STOP, you crazy Devil Dawg turned Soldier! Do I listen? HELL NO!!! Pain is weakness leaving the body, right?

5. ANC Selection Questions

   DonnerDawg replied to LZRN's topic in Government

   I really appreciate your input! Would it be possible to email you off the site? HOOAH! Don

6. Question about being a nurse in the military?

   DonnerDawg replied to emily_ganshert's topic in General Nursing

   I'm an AD grad and a Reserve Army Officer. Everything you wrote is, to the best of my knowledge, correct, with the exception of accession into the Active Army. I believe you must be a BSN to do so; however, you can access into the Reserve with an A...

7. What books did you keep??

   DonnerDawg replied to werlp's topic in General Nursing

   I kept them all; I'm a book geek! But if I had to pare them down to the essentials, I'd keep my med/surg and A&P texts. I've loaned my texts to other students as well; given the cost of the damned things, I like saving someone else the expense!

8. ANC Selection Questions

   DonnerDawg replied to LZRN's topic in Government

   I'm actually a reserve officer, at least for now. And, as I'm STRAPping for my BSN (just 12 credits to go!), I have put off OBLC until April 2010. Could have taken the January class, but the weather in San Antonio can be crappy in January! I do kno...

9. what qualities do professors want to see in their nrsing students?

   DonnerDawg replied to mashamontago's topic in General Nursing

   I had a professor like you for Nursing I. She lead by example, really enjoyed being an instructor, and is the example I think of every single time the going gets tough. The foundation she built for me continues to inspire me professionally. Thanks ...

10. ANC Selection Questions

    DonnerDawg replied to LZRN's topic in Government

    I'm making the adjustment to Army lingo/life, and, at this point in my life, I could not imagine being anywhere else! I, too, think the Army will be the best place to practice. I want to become a CRNA, and the Army incentives for this are strong (i...

11. Almost finished and want to quit

    DonnerDawg replied to misplaced1's topic in General Nursing

    Don't quit...don't quit...don't quit! Look, just the experience of completing an AD program in Nursing is arduous. Yet, it demonstrates important qualities, such as perseverance, self-discipline, and motivation, all of which are highly sought after ...

12. ANC Selection Questions

    DonnerDawg replied to LZRN's topic in Government

    Semper Fi, from a brother Dawg! I'd be shocked if you were not selected. The only thing that might stop you would be some morals issue, which, as a former Marine, most likely isn't an issue! From what I recently learned, 66H is still a critical AO...

13. STRAPand HPLR

    DonnerDawg replied to corvettels2's topic in Government

    Hey Vette: I'm a STRAPper, so I think I can answer your questions! 1) You need to be enrolled at least half time to qualify for the STRAP monthly stipend. I've took summer courses last year to keep the stipend rolling! The courses don't have to be ...

14. March 2009 OBLC???

    DonnerDawg replied to iToniai's topic in Government

    Hey Grapeape: I am going to the reserve OBLC in April 2010. While I haven't been through it yet, I know people who have. I am a prior enlisted Marine (OOHRAH!), so my experience level is obviously different than yours. While at SFRR down at Ft. Gi...