zman

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1. Changing Jobs to Air force Nursing, need your guidance.

   zman replied to StaceRacer1's topic in Government

   Staceracer1, As an Air Force nurse and Captain with 8 years of active Air Force service, prior Army deployed experience, and a very fulfilling experience treating initial casualties from Operation Enduring Freedom, here are some thoughts... "Before t...

2. Navy vs Air Force

   zman replied to sebioac's topic in Government

   I've been in the AF for 5 years now and I would do it all over again. I entered with a peer group of 15 brand new RNs / Lieutenants, and collectively we have had some great experiences. I was in Germany for three years, one other lucky guy has been...

3. Becoming an R.N. in the Airforce?

   zman replied to WalkingInTheRain's topic in Government

   Though the military does have some excellent benefits for education, you when considering whether to go active duty or reserves (which includes the Air National Guard), there is quite a bit to consider. While active duty service makes you eligible f...

4. U of Minnesota (Formerly 'Minneapolis VA')

   zman replied to zman's topic in CRNA

   My calender shows that I confirmed my choice for interview day/time on 22 September, and the deadline for applications was 15 September. That would have them mailing out the letters almost immediately after the deadline. Keep in mind that at that t...

5. U of Minnesota (Formerly 'Minneapolis VA')

   zman posted a topic in CRNA

   I'm putting out feelers to see who and how many are awaiting word of interviews at the University of Minnesota program. I am not anticipating a letter until sometime in September. I applied and interviewed last year, and made the alternate list. Th...

6. Question about Medics/Nurses

   zman replied to debRN0417's topic in Government

   debRN0417, The probability that your son will be in Iraq or Afghanistan in the near future is really random at this point. Once he is done with training he will arrive at his permanent duty station. It could be a large fixed hospital like Walter Re...

7. Question about Medics/Nurses

   zman replied to debRN0417's topic in Government

   debRN017, New medics in the Army initially undergo 10 weeks of 'Health Care Specialist' training at Ft. Sam Houston, Texas. This course is a broad overview of the entire spectrum of Army health care, from routine clinic care to inpatient hospital ca...

8. Air Force Nursing vs. Civilian

   zman replied to TaraSC's topic in Government

   The biggest difference between civilian nursing and Air Force nursing is the acceptance that service in the AF Nurse Corps is a lifestyle, not just a job. Being on the officer side of the house doesn't make life significantly different than the enli...

9. Air Force Anesthesia

   zman replied to ceska2's topic in Government

   ceska2, I'm in the ICU at Wilford Hall Medical Center (the hospital on Lackland) and would be happy to help you on your trek. The advice to gain a year of critical care experience before joining is important as this allows the recruiting folks to bri...

10. air force nursing or civilian nursing?

    zman replied to afrn1984's topic in Government

    The essential difference between civilian nursing and Air Force nursing is the fundamental understanding that you are choosing to adopt a lifestyle, not just a job. I cannot emphasize this point enough. Pros of AF nursing: You may have experiences th...

11. Exploring options Air Force vs Navy?

    zman replied to ekb938s's topic in Government

    If you are considering both, make it known to both recruiters that you would like to visit an active hospital for an extended weekend. They have funds for just such trips, though I can't guarantee whether you will have much of a choice of which base...

12. Any military spouses ever worked civil service nurisng job overseas?

    zman replied to LPNtoBSNstudent's topic in Government

    My wife and I returned from a 3 year tour in Germany at Landstuhl in Dec '02. We were both fresh out of nursing school; I was military, she wasn't. Highlights of our personal experience related to your question: The hiring officials were strict abo...

13. perkins

    zman replied to athomas91's topic in CRNA

    As with everything, check the fine print. On my Perkins paperwork, the fine print is in our favor 100%. My Perkins promissary note states that the loan is forgiven for work as a nurse, over a period of about 5 years, with no specifics on where I pra...

14. help please

    zman replied to gooser's topic in CRNA

    Don't forget the best part about the application process... they let you apply again next year, it's not single elimination. I received my 'thank you for applying...' letter and was a bit saddened, too. And then I remembered why I applied: because I...