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  1. Joining the military and getting pigeon-holed

    chudder replied to whichone'spink's topic in Government, Military

    This is off topic and has been rehashed and beaten to death elsewhere on this site and

  2. MEPS for commissioned officers

    chudder replied to CaitsMommy's topic in Government, Military

    You will not stay overnight or take your oath. Getting through MEPS is a prerequisite for commissioning, not a guarantee that you will get a commission. You will stand in line with everyone else

  3. Joining the military and getting pigeon-holed

    chudder replied to whichone'spink's topic in Government, Military

    You can commission in the Army with your 8A identifier if you meet their criteria: 2 years civilian critical care experience,

  4. Back to the drawing board (Army nursing options)

    chudder replied to lifeafter40's topic in Government, Military

    Your 3 years counts. You are AD while in

  5. Back to the drawing board (Army nursing options)

    chudder replied to lifeafter40's topic in Government, Military

    Yeah, word is that you need 2 years experience to put in a packet for the Nurse Corps. For USAGPAN you will need 1 year in the ICU, minimum. I'm not sure whether you need a year by the time you put...

  6. Where to get uniforms?

    chudder replied to NickG's topic in Government, Military

    If you're going active duty you will take your official oath when you report for duty. I did it in ACUs at Ft Sam, too. Your recruiter should have a solution for you when it comes to uniforms. The...

  7. Army Nurse Corps FY2013

    chudder replied to AjaxAndronicus's topic in Government, Military

    I'm starting Phase 1 at USAGPAN now, and I was in a similar position as you about 1.5 years ago. More experience certainly can't hurt-- just wanted to make sure you are aware of the option to go to...

  8. Army Nurse Corps FY2013

    chudder replied to AjaxAndronicus's topic in Government, Military

    Why not jump into the Army's CRNA program? You have enough time to get your packet in for a FY2013

  9. BOLC July 2012

    chudder replied to mcd1126's topic in Government, Military

    The longest I ran was about 5K. You will split into "ability groups" based on your 2 mile run time. The A and B groups ran a bit further, I think. I was part of C group. If you are a reservist here...

  10. Looking for Info on 2012 Reserve BOLC Experience!!!

    chudder replied to Scottlin's topic in Government, Military

    AFAIK you need your BSN to commission. Why not wait until your Psych NP is complete and direct commission as a

  11. Military CRNA

    chudder replied to rncandi01's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    1- I recently asked if any segment of recent classes have had higher attrition rates. The only real "at risk" population is older students, specifically those over 40. 2- I do know that Army deploys...

  12. Military CRNA

    chudder replied to rncandi01's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Direct accession to the Army would likely be the way to go. He would enter the Army and go directly to the United States Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing, earning a DNP after 3 years. 5...

  13. Looking for Info on 2012 Reserve BOLC Experience!!!

    chudder replied to Scottlin's topic in Government, Military

    Need4Speed305: You will have some time to enjoy San Antonio. Reservist nurses did the "short course" and were pretty much here for the FTX and then track phase. During the nurse track phase you will...

  14. Army: Active Duty vs. Reserves

    chudder replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in Government, Military

    Not sure about reserves, but for active duty you can get an advance of up to $2500 which should deposit around 2 weeks after requesting it. It's an interest-free loan that you repay over your first...

  15. BOLC July 2012

    chudder replied to mcd1126's topic in Government, Military

    We had at least one social worker in our BOLC

  16. 66HM5 Question

    chudder replied to NickG's topic in Government, Military

    I have heard talk of a few new AOCs... possible 66T and 66I... trauma and critical care. I don't think any final decisions have been made. LPNs are getting their own MOS again, though...

  17. BOLC July 2012

    chudder replied to mcd1126's topic in Government, Military

    Meet APFT and height/weight standards. Other than misconduct, these are the only reasons they can fail you from the course. If you are not used to running, or are only running enough to be able to...

  18. When should I start thinking about Nurse Corps?

    chudder replied to Mintyfreshness23's topic in Government, Military

    ANCP may be an

  19. Has anyone applied to Northeastern University?

    chudder replied to SrNaOnMyWaY's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Did you apply

  20. Has anyone applied to Northeastern University?

    chudder replied to SrNaOnMyWaY's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Sent you a

  21. Has anyone applied to Northeastern University?

    chudder replied to SrNaOnMyWaY's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I applied on Nov 30 and was offered an interview. They are interviewing Dec 19, Jan 20 and

  22. Can i shadow you in san diego?

    chudder replied to yvonneren's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    But of

  23. Can i shadow you in san diego?

    chudder replied to yvonneren's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Good luck! San Diego is dominated by anesthesiologists and the massive ASMG. CRNAs practice at UCSD, Balboa, the VA, Kaiser, and an assortment of ASCs and other non-hospital settings. I sought out...

  24. Does VA pay 40 hours for 36 hour weeks (in 12 hour shifts)?

    chudder replied to MystyqueOne's topic in Government, Military

    My wife used to work at the VA. She said you need 80 hours in a pay period, so most people work 6 12s and 1 8 hour shift. Where I work (not VA) I am full time, but it is 0.9 FTE, 3 12s a

  25. Air Force Critical Care --> CRNA School

    chudder replied to AFhealth's topic in Government, Military

    The fastest way to military CRNA school is to get a new grad job in a civilian ICU and then apply for direct commission to