Apply somewhere else if possible. G.I. nurses come from different backgrounds, frequently OR, PACU, ICU or ER. It helps being used to monitoring patients and giving I.V. sedation but it sounds like with your previous experiences you're used to that a...
NotNursy replied to stephenfnielsen's topic in Government
From what I understand, one can also be assigned to the APMC (AMEDD Professional Management Command)instead of a TPU (troop program unit). This option exists for certain specialty areas only. When assigned to the APMC you can drill at your regular jo...
NotNursy replied to Staczse7's topic in Government
The Altama exospeed are great. Very light and comfortable, don't know yet how they are in a field environment because I've never been to the field yet. I wore them on my first "Army Day" all day and they didn't hurt my feet at all.There 's an Exospee...
NotNursy replied to Staczse7's topic in Government
OK, now I'm getting scared.People are talking about passing out, being taken to the hospital by EMS, dying in formation at the tender age of 21.....Someone please tell me its not THAT bad because this now sounds like 4 weeks of straight hell for Rese...
NotNursy replied to Waiting_28's topic in Government
Great info! I am a new 66E OR nurse in the Army Reserves,Just went to my first drill. Will go to OBLC probably in OCT 09 or Jan 2010. An improved packing list would be great, especially from a female point of view. Also any suggestions or advice in g...
NotNursy replied to Andrew, RN's topic in Government
Andrew, I JUST joined the Army Reserves and I have to tell U that everything my recruiter told me so far has been true. Also everything is spelled out for you in the contract that you sign on the day of your "Oath Of Office". Just make sure you rea...