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  1. Why so few LPN Programs in Indiana?

    IU95 replied to tonicareer's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I just graduated from Ivy Tech Bloomington LPN program in Dec 2006. Blloomington is also going to this initial combined track for both LPN/RN

  2. Commission Today!

    IU95 replied to SilverRN's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks Gen. I'll let you know when I get there, although I'm a lot older now than my sailor

  3. How long is a "typical" Army CONUS assignment?

    IU95 posted a topic in Government, Military

    Just curious how long I should expect to stay in one place. I'm talking AMEDD officers here. Not yet an Army nurse, but a Clinical Laboratory Officer working on BSN.

  4. How long is a "typical" Army CONUS assignment?

    IU95 replied to IU95's topic in Government, Military

    Can one put in for a transfer request earlier than

  5. Commission Today!

    IU95 replied to SilverRN's topic in Government, Military

    OBC is in a transition and going to scrap all the different length programs and make one for all new AMEDD officers, including reservists. This transition occurs this year....

  6. Commission Today!

    IU95 replied to SilverRN's topic in Government, Military

    Congratulations 1LT!! Welcome to the big green machine!

  7. Officer RIF in Air Force - Something to consider

    IU95 posted a topic in Government, Military

    AF to Hold RIF if Goals Not Met One of the many reasons I chose

  8. it is OFFICIAL I am going GREEN

    IU95 replied to Gennaver's topic in Government, Military

    Yay Genn!!! So happy for you. Maybe we'll meet up sometime down the road so I can congratulate you in person. Good

  9. Have you seen anyone make a lateral move to the Nurse Corp

    IU95 posted a topic in Government, Military

    from a different Officer Corp? I have submitted a package for Clinical Laboratory Officer based on by BS in Medical Technology degree. I will graduate with my LPN diploma in 5 weeks. My intent is to...

  10. Have you seen anyone make a lateral move to the Nurse Corp

    IU95 replied to IU95's topic in Government, Military

    Anyhow, BACK to CONGRATULATIONS for you, good luck at OBC! Do not be shy to share what you can of that, here when you go, okay. :) Gen My fingers are crossed for you Genn. Good luck! I will post here...

  11. Have you seen anyone make a lateral move to the Nurse Corp

    IU95 replied to IU95's topic in Government, Military

    The actual board met in late October. Then I had to get an age waiver. Then I had to wait for Senate confirmation of

  12. Have you seen anyone make a lateral move to the Nurse Corp

    IU95 replied to IU95's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks Genn! I haven't received a firm departure date yet for OBLC but probably

  13. Have you seen anyone make a lateral move to the Nurse Corp

    IU95 replied to IU95's topic in Government, Military

    Got the official word today. I'm in!! Clinical Laboratory Officer and I just completed LPN school so am going to do ISU's online LPN-BSN. Turns out they are making me a First Lieutenant too!...

  14. Have you seen anyone make a lateral move to the Nurse Corp

    IU95 replied to IU95's topic in Government, Military

    This may explain. If I understand this correctly, prior service does not automatically reduce your entrance age but a waiver can be granted for the prior service. So it would appear this is normal...

  15. Have you seen anyone make a lateral move to the Nurse Corp

    IU95 replied to IU95's topic in Government, Military

    Excellent

  16. Have you seen anyone make a lateral move to the Nurse Corp

    IU95 replied to IU95's topic in Government, Military

    That was my thought too. I asked and was told it was a 2nd Lt. issue. Thing is my AMEDD recruiter has been recruiting for 9 yrs, 2 yrs AMEDD and has really been on the ball. Everything she has told me...

  17. Have you seen anyone make a lateral move to the Nurse Corp

    IU95 replied to IU95's topic in Government, Military

    Well, got word that the selection board selected me for 71E but now I have to wait for a waiver board for final approval. Possibly another month. Sigh. Needed an age waiver because "official" age...

  18. would new grads be eligible?

    IU95 replied to olivedrab's topic in Government, Military

    They notified you via Email? :chuckle I'm still waiting to hear. Driving me

  19. Have you seen anyone make a lateral move to the Nurse Corp

    IU95 replied to IU95's topic in Government, Military

    Planning on getting BSN on my own with tuition assistance. Yes, please ask their opinion. I did find an Army reg that stated a Corp transfer request would be give a yea or nay vote by both the losing...

  20. Have you seen anyone make a lateral move to the Nurse Corp

    IU95 replied to IU95's topic in Government, Military

    I agree that without experience or advanced training all would enter Nurse Corp as a 2nd Lt. The difference for me is if I was a Clinical Laboratory Officer and made Captain and then laterally...

  21. Have you seen anyone make a lateral move to the Nurse Corp

    IU95 replied to IU95's topic in Government, Military

    Yes, I would understand going back in rank when in school. My situation would be a bit different though as I plan to complete my BSN while on AD as a CLO. My concern was if it would be problematic...

  22. Have you seen anyone make a lateral move to the Nurse Corp

    IU95 replied to IU95's topic in Government, Military

    To clarify, I have a BS in Medical Technology and will hopefully be accepted as a 77E, Clinical Laboratory Officer, not enlisted lab tech. One concern I had was say I made O-3 as a CLO, then finished...

  23. Finally, :) New package is in the mail!

    IU95 replied to Gennaver's topic in Government, Military

    You're welcome. I currently have a package in for 77E, Clinical Laboratory Officer. Board met a week ago so should hear any day now. The wait is just tortuous. I am prior service enlisted Navy years...

  24. Finally, :) New package is in the mail!

    IU95 replied to Gennaver's topic in Government, Military

    Good luck Gennaver!! Fingers crossed for

  25. LPN pinning ceremony?

    IU95 replied to Coloradogrl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Our LPN program has a pinning ceremony!