SFC JIMENEZ

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1. Roll Call for all Military and VA Nurses and those considering the Service

   SFC JIMENEZ replied to RNPATL's topic in Government

   NBerry, ROTC (if you can get in) is a great option. The reason I think its great is because you have a CHOICE. When you graduate you can go either Active Duty, Reserve or National Guard. Full tuition and either a Full time or Part time committmen...

2. Some questions about the Army Reserve Nursing Corps

   SFC JIMENEZ replied to 84Nozzle's topic in Government

   Yes, Im checking to see if they would accept an ADN/ASN RN who has a Bach. degree as a 70B/67A (Health Care Admin. Asst. which is an Officer). If they do then you can apply for the STRAP if it is offered to those who are not a 66 series. I am checki...

3. Some questions about the Army Reserve Nursing Corps

   SFC JIMENEZ replied to 84Nozzle's topic in Government

   Yes, for those interested in the IPAP here is the website: http://www.usarec.army.mil/armypa/ BUT, for most RNs - getting your NP is a better option (opinion of majority RNs I deal with) - more pros than cons. ALSO, if you happen to have another degr...

4. Some questions about the Army Reserve Nursing Corps

   SFC JIMENEZ replied to 84Nozzle's topic in Government

   ALCON, Things have changed drastically since my Feb post : ( For Active Duty they now require 2 years experience before you can apply for a position. For Reserve, they are no longer taking ADN/ASN RNs. The STRAP is still available, but ONLY for cur...

5. Prior Service Army Returning as an RN?

   SFC JIMENEZ replied to Trin's topic in Government

   Not sure about the 50. I was told there was 100. Personally, I think you have a great shot at getting in. But, thats just me : )

6. Prior Service Army Returning as an RN?

   SFC JIMENEZ replied to Trin's topic in Government

   Who is your Recruiter out there?

7. Prior Service Army Returning as an RN?

   SFC JIMENEZ replied to Trin's topic in Government

   I didnt mean to insinuate only a few slots, only that we put a few Reserve RNs on Active Duty. Last year there were 100 Active Duty Nursing slots available. I presume that it will be the same this year.

8. Prior Service Army Returning as an RN?

   SFC JIMENEZ replied to Trin's topic in Government

   ArmyRn, Each year we get new slots for Active/Reserve. This current FY we put quite a few Reserve Nurses on Active Duty. We have a few scheduled for the new FY. New RNs/Reserve RNs/PS RNs are all competing for the same slots. What OP??

9. Prior Service Army Returning as an RN?

   SFC JIMENEZ replied to Trin's topic in Government

   Nope, never been stationed in Hawaii : ( What is the name of the AMEDD Recruiter you are working with?

10. Prior Service Army Returning as an RN?

    SFC JIMENEZ replied to Trin's topic in Government

    ARmyRN, With your age and service years you are good. Are you in Hawaii?? I see that you stated 66H, are you currently in the Reserve?

11. Prior Service Army Returning as an RN?

    SFC JIMENEZ replied to Trin's topic in Government

    ArmyRN, Every Recruiter has their opinion but I dont like using the word "gamble" when talking to a potential applicant. I just put in a 49 yr old PA who had 13 yrs prior service. When putting together packets there is no seperate board/pool for ...

12. Quick Tip for ANYONE considering nursing in the military

    SFC JIMENEZ replied to carolinapooh's topic in Government

    The NJ AMEDD location is Picatinny Arsenal NJ and the office number is 973 724 7771 and the name is SFC McMillion, good luck. Just to let you know, there are new requirements for Active Duty Nurses. You have to have 2 years experience. For the Res...

13. Quick Tip for ANYONE considering nursing in the military

    SFC JIMENEZ replied to carolinapooh's topic in Government

    The name is SSG Michael Griffen and his number is 877 358 9589 Just tell him that SFC Jimenez from Calif. gave you his info.

14. Quick Tip for ANYONE considering nursing in the military

    SFC JIMENEZ replied to carolinapooh's topic in Government

    The nearest AMEDD Nurse Recruiter to Knoxville, TN is SFC Morrison and he can be reached at 615 874 5006. I apologize to both of you for not getting back sooner. Good luck :

15. Quick Tip for ANYONE considering nursing in the military

    SFC JIMENEZ replied to carolinapooh's topic in Government

    The nearest AMEDD Nurse Recruiter to Oklahoma City is SFC Houchens and he can be reached at 405 670 5958. The Station Commander there is SFC Phillips. Hopes this helps : )