michksmith14 MSN, RN

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    Can I Direct Commission Into the Army Nursing Corps Without Going Through OCS?

    michksmith14 replied to gee_mcgee's topic in Government, Military

    Wvrn, See link to this memorandum. According to an amendment of AR 350-1, prior service SMs can submit an exception to policy. See #4 of the memo for further guidance for you specifically!...
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    Can I Direct Commission Into the Army Nursing Corps Without Going Through OCS?

    michksmith14 replied to gee_mcgee's topic in Government, Military

    Since you are prior service, you should be able to get a waiver or exemption from DCC. They changed this a few years ago so that prior service, within last 5 years, do not have to attend this course....
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    FY 2021 Army Nurse Corps

    michksmith14 replied to BrownBoiRN's topic in Government, Military

    It took a little under 3 months, which is not too shabby compared to my previous experience when I waited 6 months. Hope it’s the former for you! Thank you!! I’m very excited! I’ve heard...
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    FY 2021 Army Nurse Corps

    michksmith14 replied to BrownBoiRN's topic in Government, Military

    I got my orders yesterday! Going to
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    FY 2021 Army Nurse Corps

    michksmith14 replied to BrownBoiRN's topic in Government, Military

    Good luck! I hope you can get
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    FY 2021 Army Nurse Corps

    michksmith14 replied to BrownBoiRN's topic in Government, Military

    Hi! I am in your same boat, currently Reserves going Active as a 66T. Was selected in the October board. Still currently waiting on d/c orders from the Reserves in order to get Active orders.......
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    Army AMEDD DCC 2021

    michksmith14 replied to Nurse_Boo's topic in Government, Military

    That's what I was told anyway! Thinking about creating a FB just for these groups! Someone else told me about it too and it sounds like a great forum. I deleted FB like 6 years ago because it...
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    Army AMEDD DCC 2021

    michksmith14 replied to Nurse_Boo's topic in Government, Military

    He covers all LTs, regardless of MOS. Are you going in as
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    Army AMEDD DCC 2021

    michksmith14 replied to Nurse_Boo's topic in Government, Military

    Through the grapevine. Someone on RP gave me his info today ? definitely won’t be hassling him. Need to make sure everything is square with my d/c orders from
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    Army AMEDD DCC 2021

    michksmith14 replied to Nurse_Boo's topic in Government, Military

    Yes that’s who cuts your orders. I have his info
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    Army AMEDD DCC 2021

    michksmith14 replied to Nurse_Boo's topic in Government, Military

    Yeah, I think I have a very odd path going from reserve to AD and my reserve unit kinda not making sure I got what I needed the last 2.5 years. But I’m released from them. Discharge orders in hand....
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    Army AMEDD DCC 2021

    michksmith14 replied to Nurse_Boo's topic in Government, Military

    Dang! I like the sounds of those numbers better! I'll have to ask my recruiter about that form just to be sure. I'm hoping the fact that I've already been to DCC will help me get orders sooner, I just...
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    Army AMEDD DCC 2021

    michksmith14 replied to Nurse_Boo's topic in Government, Military

    Damn! I'm sure they're blaming COVID for the wait?? Hope you can get the physical done soon so you can commission. I'm currently transitioning from Reserve to AD and waiting for my AD orders. Just...
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    Army AMEDD DCC 2021

    michksmith14 replied to Nurse_Boo's topic in Government, Military

    Hi! Congratulations on your commission! I took DCC last February (pre-COVID) and I think there have been a couple changes since then, but I can tell you about my experience there. You have PT...
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    Army FY 2019

    michksmith14 replied to msnapper's topic in Government, Military

    What was it like? Is it 7 days a
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    Army FY 2019

    michksmith14 replied to msnapper's topic in Government, Military

    Anyone else leaving for DCC on
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    Army FY 2019

    michksmith14 replied to msnapper's topic in Government, Military

    I got approved for the course on 12/28--I was surprised too! I have had orders and have been drilling with my unit since June (Yes, I waited 6mo for orders after commissioning) but still have not been...
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    Army FY 2019

    michksmith14 replied to msnapper's topic in Government, Military

    Hey guys! After waiting over a year after commissioning (Dec '18)--I finally got a date for DCC! Leaving 2 Feb. Just curious if anyone knows the 2020 BOLC
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    Ointments/Wound care for Geriatric Patient

    michksmith14 replied to tinilouise's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Anasept is all the rage these days, I'm surprised you can't get it on Amazon. What you can get on Amazon that is similar is Silvergel. I use it in my house instead of bacitracin or other antibiotic...
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    CWOC Exams

    michksmith14 replied to AngelKissed857's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Hi AngelKissed! I went through the Cleveland Clinic program back in '16 and felt it prepared me very well for the exams. I would not describe them as easy but they were similar level of difficulty of...
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    Army FY 2019

    michksmith14 replied to msnapper's topic in Government, Military

    Even after you receive scroll and commission, you could still be waiting quite some time for orders. I waited 6 months after commissioning to receive orders, I didn't even have any contact info for my...
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    WOCNCB Exams

    michksmith14 replied to AngelKissed857's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I could be wrong as it has been a few years since I took them, but I'm pretty sure you need an 80% or higher to
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    Hydrogel and Hydrocolloid.

    michksmith14 replied to Nursing 1980's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Wounds need moisture balance in order to heal. Not too wet, not too dry. If you use a hydrogel with a hydrocolloid or plain film dressing, the wound will likely become way too wet, macerating the...
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    Hydrogel and Hydrocolloid.

    michksmith14 replied to Nursing 1980's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    You can use gauze, ABD, gauze roll, lite or regular
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    Hydrogel and Hydrocolloid.

    michksmith14 replied to Nursing 1980's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Generally a hydrogel is used on a wound that needs moisture donated and probably does not have a lot of drainage. A lite/thin foam could be used over this but generally a regular foam would not be...