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  1. USPHS Commissioned Corps

    richardjboro1 posted a topic in Government, Military

    Hello ladies and gentlemen, Can anyone give me info (not websites) on the commissioned corps? Such as: what are the physical requirements, what types of loan repayment programs are available, are...

  2. How many hours to study in a day?

    richardjboro1 replied to shailee's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    wow, I"m amazed at the amount of studying you guys do. I maintain a low A, Hi B average, and am in my 3rd semester of a 6 semester BSN program. I study rarely more than an hour at a time, except...

  3. What is the passing test grade at your school?

    richardjboro1 replied to Wsmith16's topic in General Students

    70 here, on every test, but I've not seen anyone dropped yet for making below that.... it's weird.....they have them "write rationales" or take the test again to get a better grade.... while I'm...

  4. Nursing Students - Do you work?

    richardjboro1 replied to Renee4christ's topic in Florida Nursing

    I work 30+ hrs a week and am a junior nursing student in a BSN program in Arkansas. I've worked my entire adult life (since I was 16) so I cannot imagine NOT working. And it is true what the nursing...

  5. Army reserve nurse

    richardjboro1 replied to gian_h's topic in General Nursing

    There's a whole forum dedicated to Military/VA nursing man. Come over and join us. Speak to a healthcare recruiter ASAP. and make sure he's NOT an enlisted recruiter.. y ou would join as an...

  6. What I am up to...

    richardjboro1 replied to NurseDaddy2006's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Congrats! hope I will be in your shoes in ..... 2 longgggggggggg

  7. What color Stethoscope to buy?

    richardjboro1 replied to 09RN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    burgundy Littman.... LOVE

  8. Transfering between schools while in Nursing school?

    richardjboro1 replied to bbsmom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    let me know what you find out, cuz I'm considering the same thing. Thanks and good luck

  9. Army PT Test

    richardjboro1 posted a topic in Government, Military

    OK, I seem to be getting conflicting advice, so bare with me. I'll be 37 when I attempt direct entry after graduation. Where do I find info on what are the minimums needed for each category? You...

  10. Volunteer missions

    richardjboro1 replied to RNcalled's topic in General Nursing

    I totally want to work with doctorswithoutborders also. I guess I'll have to wait several years, but I think it would be amazing, and rewarding work!

  11. Army PT Test

    richardjboro1 replied to richardjboro1's topic in Government, Military

    why the difference in officer vs enlisted?

  12. Army PT Test

    richardjboro1 replied to richardjboro1's topic in Government, Military

    cool cool... thanks for the assist. I didnt even think google, I thought allnurses first!

  13. How Did You Pass Pathophysiology??

    richardjboro1 replied to SA2BDOCTOR's topic in General Students

    Patho to me is EASY, but our prof posts a study guide, and quiz questions, as well as gives quizzes before each test that come from the actual test. So she prepares us in many ways, as long as we...

  14. Nurse Aide.... But Not

    richardjboro1 replied to RunnerLuvLisa's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    wow.... you PASS MEDS as an untrained assistant????? scary stuff. have you had any kind of pharmacology class? training in meds??? I'm scared to death sometimes giving meds, and I'm a BSN student,...

  15. taking out loan before grad?

    richardjboro1 replied to onesecplz's topic in Government, Military

  16. What area do you want to work in after you graduate?

    richardjboro1 replied to Scrubz's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I guess I'm strange. I'm one of the few males in our class that ISN"T interested in CRNA school. I do want to get either a CNS or NP tho, possibly in Trauma and/or peds. I'm loving clinicals...

  17. Risk for, ect.

    richardjboro1 replied to Medsport's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Dude, relax, study, breathe. It will never, repeat NEVER be perfect. Your instructor will find something wrong with it and it will still be ok. You seem to have done a good job with the dx... but...

  18. Navy NCP vs Army NCP, decisions, help

    richardjboro1 replied to richardjboro1's topic in Government, Military

    Hi, Thanks for the info. I am going Monday to meet with my Army recruiter again, to do some minor paperwork. I have a few possible waiver issues, so we'll see. Did you do the nurse candidate...

  19. Navy NCP vs Army NCP, decisions, help

    richardjboro1 posted a topic in Government, Military

    Ok, I'm trying to decide and pick here. My family's all ex military, mostly Army. But, I've recently done some research, regarding Army living conditions/bases and found they seem to have the.......

  20. Has anyone here had to do clinicals in OB

    richardjboro1 replied to edsdcs's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I'll add my .02 cents. I finished up mine this semester, and it was the most uncomfortable time I've ever had. The CI was brand new, didn't seem to like me (more on that later) and the RN's were...

  21. Navy NCP vs Army NCP, decisions, help

    richardjboro1 replied to richardjboro1's topic in Government, Military

    Well, to answer your question, I've actually just met with an Army recruiter so nothing from Navy yet, except their less than helpful website. It appears both programs are very similar tho, and from...

  22. Navy NCP vs Army NCP, decisions, help

    richardjboro1 replied to richardjboro1's topic in Government, Military

    It's not just the uniforms, or just the housing. Just wondering what others thought of the housing and if it was isolated to certain areas. Thanks for the

  23. army weight requirement

    richardjboro1 replied to ajcranky's topic in Government, Military

    Where do these numbers come from? If they are accurate, I'm a Happy old man... haha. Now all I have to worry about is.... those darn push

  24. pen light attaches to stethoscope - where can I get one?

    richardjboro1 replied to LanaBanana's topic in General Nursing

    My Army Medical Recruiter had some. It rocks, even if it is

  25. ANCP anyone? good, bad, ugly??

    richardjboro1 posted a topic in Government, Military

    Ok, a Little background. I'm 35 and a soph nursing student. I met with a recruiter yesterday regarding the army nurse candidate program. We have a ROTC here, but I apparently am "too old" for them,...