caughtupinthismoment ADN, BSN

Where was your first duty station? How long did it take for you to adjust from civilian to military life? And what advice do you have for those going in? Thanks!

Please let me know if you create the fb group. It’s been a long and daunting process and any support from people who are in the same boat would help tremendously!

Hello, Just wondering how many of you current or former military nurses have moonlighted on the side. What was your specialty for full-time position, what specialty did you moonlight in, etc. Thanks.

Not a book but www.skillstat.com is helpful for interpreting rhythms on the monitor.

To my knowledge, nothing has changed. Asked my recruiter the same question.

@Meep123 I see. Just get that RN and you’ll be solid. Anytime after that you will be learning an incredible amount of skills and knowledge time will fly by. Being a nurse has been the best thing for me. So many options.

Wow how interesting. How is it going so far? Did you have that as a “wish” destination?

When you are done with your masters program, what boards will you take? RN? NP? Wow. You have been put through the ringer. Thanks for the reply. We should talk in a message to update each other on progresses/regresses. Can’t figure out how to PM on...

You can get in anywhere that requires an RN license. Sure experience is preferred, but rarely required. Don’t give up and apply for what you want. Focus on landing an interview (good resume and cover letter) and then charm the pants off of them. Eve...

If you want CRNA, go ICU. Don’t waste time elsewhere unless you are doing it to get the most out of the situation, which from your post, doesn’t seem like you are. Just pick an end goal and keep your eyes on the prize. Do what it takes to get there a...

Give it some time. I hated nursing when I first started. Now I couldn’t be more grateful. Took about a year and a half to feel like I made the right decision.

Amazing. Thank you!!

You're the best! I have a plan. After knowing I need at least 6 mo. ICU experience, I am planning to transfer to an ICU in the city when my lease is up (June). The officer health care recruiter in my division is not helpful at all. He was basically ...

Tell us how it went! ?

Awesome! I would love to pick your brain. I'm in a pickle now and I'm not sure how to handle it to be honest. ?

You should definitely travel nurse. I went to TravCon this year and it was a blast! You should go 2020. If I was in the specialty I wanted to be in I would travel nurse... like yesterday.

I hear ya, man. What's your plan?

What are your motivations for both? I am a clinical instructor and I tell all my students, focus on getting through nursing school and the specialty doors will open for you when you reach the other side. In the meantime, just focus on getting throug...

@anchorRN would you be willing to answer some questions regarding the process?

Looks like to go in as an experienced nurse you'll need some kind of experience working in a specialty. They put out needs they need to fill for the year every October. Basically if you have 6 mo. experience in that specialty, then it's fair game to ...

Just talked to my recruiter today and was told the same info for billets for 2020. Exceptionally disappointing is correct. What are your backgrounds? Looking to get into critical care in the next few months so I can gain experience in the area they ...

ECUpirate can you let us know your background? Talked to my recruiter and I need 6 mo. in a specialty that is needed, looks like for FY 2020, it is critical care. Will work towards getting into an ICU. In management right now. ? Congrats on your com...