deemo21

deemo21

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  1. Am I the only one still waiting??

    deemo21 replied to Waiting_28's topic in Government, Military

    Congrats!!

  2. No openings in Army Guard or Air National Guard, PA/DE/NJ area

    deemo21 replied to Skeletor's topic in Government, Military

    I don't think it is possible to get the STRAP and Bonus. You can get the STRAP and Loan repayment which turns out to be more money

  3. Am I the only one still waiting??

    deemo21 replied to Waiting_28's topic in Government, Military

    I think it really depends on what programs you are applying for, what identifier's you are requesting, etc. Because I know the Army supposedly has met its quota for 66H, but not necessarily for 66HM6...

  4. Army boards?

    deemo21 replied to LZRN's topic in Government, Military

    Congratulations! I commissioned Army reserves last week with the STRAP stipend and start school next week Tuesday. In terms of waiting for your stipend to kick in to help pay for the costs of school I...

  5. OBLC- Due to go but need more time

    deemo21 replied to spawnupe's topic in Government, Military

    I wasnt aware that you could go to OBLC until you passed your NCLEX. Good

  6. February Army Boards

    deemo21 replied to olderthandirt2's topic in Government, Military

    I was not guaranteed M5 because I am a new graduate nurse. I have several years in the ED but not as an RN. I will probably have to wait 2 years now, in order to get that identifier. I am going for...

  7. February Army Boards

    deemo21 replied to olderthandirt2's topic in Government, Military

    My packet is also before the March board, for Reserves. I am anxiously waiting! Good

  8. Anyone attend Muhlenberg SON in Plainfield?

    deemo21 replied to TroubleWithSchool's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Just graduated from there. It was tough but when it came down to passing the boards i had NO trouble at all. I would highly recommend the school and the instructors were pretty genuine about wanting...

  9. Military Pay Off Loans

    deemo21 replied to UjonesRN's topic in Government, Military

    Hello Athena. What is a "filler"? What do they do? Where do they

  10. Nj License By Endorsement

    deemo21 replied to JOHNNYDRN56's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I sent my application for a RN license to the NJBON and they sent me a form to take with me when I get fingerprinted. Sagem Morpho has a website where I put the info from the paper onto the computer....

  11. accelerated bsn program at njcu in jersey city, nj

    deemo21 replied to joanne82's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Hi Miralpn, do the prerequisite courses (micro and A&P) have to have lab components? They say 6-8 credits of A&P...I have A&P 1 and 2 without lab, will I have to retake? Also, will they...

  12. army STRAP, deployments and other Qs

    deemo21 replied to deemo21's topic in Government, Military

    While working for the reserves, you have another full-time job. You don't really get medical benefits unless you are on duty, I think. You may be able to purchase some benefits at a high rate. You...

  13. army STRAP, deployments and other Qs

    deemo21 posted a topic in Government, Military

    Hello all. I am graduating with an ADN in December. I am interested in using the STRAP program to complete my BSN and commission in the Reserve. I have some questions. When I am in the STRAP program...

  14. joining the military as an RN

    deemo21 replied to AussieRNinHI's topic in Government, Military

    Not everyone retires at 60, you are right. A waiver is a request for an exception to policy. The chain of command reviews it and makes a decision. You can get waivers for weight, vision, other...

  15. joining the military as an RN

    deemo21 replied to AussieRNinHI's topic in Government, Military

    34 is not too old. You have until a little after 40 to join. You need to be able to have 20 years of service in order to retire with benefits, that is why there is an age limit. Also, there are...

  16. army STRAP, deployments and other Qs

    deemo21 replied to deemo21's topic in Government, Military

    It is a big decision. I am still nervous that I am making the wrong decision for my family. It is, however, something that I want to do and have wanted to do for a VERY long time. I feel that I will...

  17. army STRAP, deployments and other Qs

    deemo21 replied to deemo21's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks, that sounds like a lot of information. I am interested in Emergency or ICU nursing. What are your goals in the

  18. army STRAP, deployments and other Qs

    deemo21 replied to deemo21's topic in Government, Military

    I am considering reserves. I am speaking with an AMEDD recruiter. I want to do reserves only because my boyfriend cannot travel around the country due to job committment. I wish I could do active....

  19. DodMERBS

    deemo21 replied to K98's topic in Government, Military

    Department of Defense Medical Examination Review Board It is like MEPS. It is just a general physical exam usually done by an agency contracted to perform these

  20. army STRAP, deployments and other Qs

    deemo21 replied to deemo21's topic in Government, Military

    My plan is to use the STRAP for bills and living expenses. With the STRAP I can keep the loan repayment and use it when I get commissioned. I can't get STRAP and the bonus though. What kind of unit...

  21. army STRAP, deployments and other Qs

    deemo21 replied to deemo21's topic in Government, Military

    I have been told that you can use the STRAP money for what you need. It is a stipend, to get you through bills while in school. Did you commission with the STRAP program in your contract? Are you...

  22. Hackensack Univ Medical Center

    deemo21 replied to liliana1219's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Hi. I got a SNE position in the ER for this summer. I will be graduating in December. What did you get to do as a SNE at Hackensack. How did this position differ from a NA position? Did you get...

  23. Externship Ideas

    deemo21 replied to sbg23's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Did Morristown have ICU externs? What was your schedule like? What did you get to do during the

  24. Externship Ideas

    deemo21 replied to sbg23's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Thank you very much, that was helpful. I was actually offered the externship, but they do not allow externs in ICU. Very good opportunity though.

  25. Externship Ideas

    deemo21 replied to sbg23's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I have an interview at SBHCS on Monday. Do you have any advice? What was the program like? What did you get to