I agree with you. At some of these MEDCEN's I hear about brass who make a GS position just so they can take it once they retire. I understand the whole "take car of our own" mentalitiy. Police and...
Hey guys, NIU nursing Alum class of 2011 here. Hope you guys get in. So here's an insider tip if you're interested. Army ROTC there gets 2 slots in each nursing class they can use to bypass the...
Just a heads up to all the new army nurses coming in. I believe Lunah brought up that fact that the Army Nurse Corps is downsizing (they're saying we are at 150% strength), with that, they are...
Hey thanks for the quick responses. And yes I am currently a RN. As for my experience and what I want to do. So far I have about 2 years of surgical experience (post op not OR) and right now I'm...
Hi, I'm currently at a level one trauma surgical unit. I'm near the point of my army career when I need to start thinking about what to do when I near my ETS date if I want to stay or get out. I was...
Sparticus391 replied to ItsColduphere's topic in General Nursing
1. TX for the Army 2. MED/SURG 3. 1.5 years (Rank: 1LT) 4. $35.50/h including housing money for TX (assuming I work only 40 hours a week and no other army stuff are needed) 5. No bonuses. 6....
You can be a RN with a 2 year program. 4 year nurses sometimes call themselves BSN, they get more nursing leadership training. The Army doesn't accept 2 year nurses any
Ahh I got ya. I'm prior service and did ROTC while in nursing school, so if you have any questions feel free to ask or email me at [email protected] Lunah- I just read your 50 things to know...
Waiting for orders is rough. It was almost as bad as waiting for my Nclex results. I'm currently recruiting nurse cadets for ROTC. I'll be down there on
Hey Teddie. I'm actually going to e at the Jan OBC as well!! I'm getting stationed at Ft Sam also so I'm online aprtment shopping right now. I'm sure I'll see you around. Look for Lesko.
Since I just graduated and commissioned as an Army nurse after 4 years of ROTC I can shed some light on that program since I'm not seeing much on here. ROTC helped me alot and gave me plenty of leeway...
Well i guess this is my first post on this site. I have been reading alot of the posts lately. But recently i've decided to pursure being a RN. I currently have 2 years left in the army. And i am a...