tacoma_jim

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1. PMHNP advice

   tacoma_jim replied to mtnbiker's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   In my experience, i do not think it is necessary to get an FNP for the "medical foundation." Prior to becoming an PMHNP, i spent about 2 years in the ER (some of which was in trauma), 4 years in...

2. Downsizing Military Medicine

   tacoma_jim replied to PMHNP Man's topic in Government, Military

   Well, unfortunately, i rec'd email correspondence today that the AF Reserve is not currently staffing APRNs (46NX Clinical Nurse, 46FX Flight Nurse, nor 46Y3X Advanced) in my recruiter's region (i.e....

3. Downsizing Military Medicine

   tacoma_jim replied to PMHNP Man's topic in Government, Military

   Been working with them for a year now, huh, wow. I guess i'll keep my timeline expectations realistic, but i guess that's government for you. On the other hand, i'm not getting any

4. Downsizing Military Medicine

   tacoma_jim replied to PMHNP Man's topic in Government, Military

   Unsure, but since this correspondence was just a few days ago, then it could be 2019; however, from what i understand, processing can take a while, so i wouldn't be surprised if it was for

5. Downsizing Military Medicine

   tacoma_jim replied to PMHNP Man's topic in Government, Military

   Forgot to mention that i did receive swift email reply from an inquiry i had submitted to an Army Recruiter. They replied with... Incentives for USAR Direct Commission: * Special Pay: $25,000 per...

6. PMHNP advice

   tacoma_jim replied to mtnbiker's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   The specialty is good, in that there are almost always job openings and multiple areas to work: solo/group private practice, corporate outpatient clinic, inpatient hospital, substance abuse/alcohol...

7. Downsizing Military Medicine

   tacoma_jim replied to PMHNP Man's topic in Government, Military

   I too have read this article. From the looks of things, i have very similar credentials as you and had recently looked in to Air Force Reserve. When i spoke to the recruiter, i had not disclosed my...

8. FY2020 Army Nurse Corps

   tacoma_jim replied to ReconMedic's topic in Government, Military

   I've read an article recently about how the military (all branches) are planning on reducing their total healthcare workforce, everyone from MDs, PAs, NPs, RNs, and techs. Has anyone heard or...