jentrump29

jentrump29

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  1. OCN certification...does it really make a difference?

    jentrump29 posted a topic in Oncology

    I've worked on a medical-oncology floor for 2 years. I'm chemo certified by ONS (I don't get pain any extra for this). I was thinking about getting my OCN certification, because I want to start...

  2. No Military Background?

    jentrump29 replied to GinaCat's topic in Government, Military

    I was an Air Force brat growing up, so I figured coming into the AF would be an easy transition for me. Being the active duty person was totally different! It took me a good year to really adjust and...

  3. PLEASE HELP...COT specific questions

    jentrump29 replied to cacentralvalley's topic in Government, Military

    It's nice to have rank sewn on, but it's not a big deal to have pin-on. If you have the option to do so prior to COT, then go for it, especially on the hat. I had pin-on for my hat and it dug into...

  4. working a nursing job until air force acceptance

    jentrump29 replied to mmcgorrian's topic in Government, Military

    People break civilian contracts all the time. If you're given money for it, you'll probably just have to pay it back. I took a civilian job (after leaving a travel assignment and not being able to...

  5. Air Force Nurse Corps

    jentrump29 replied to luvbug080688's topic in Government, Military

    You better not be dropped HNELLA! We're ready for you to get here!! Seriously though, if you're borderline, you'll probably lose some of that weight while you're at COT. And just like mid said,...

  6. US Air Force COT 11-02

    jentrump29 replied to AF_BOUND's topic in Government, Military

    I was at COT during the Super Bowl last year. They actually set it up so we could watch it in the auditorium on the powerpoint screen. It wasn't a great picture, but it was better than nothing! And...

  7. Before you join...

    jentrump29 replied to TripleM33's topic in Government, Military

    Commander's call is just a meeting called by a squadron, group, or wing commander. It's usually called when something's about to happen, like some big inspection or to give staff the results of a big...

  8. Before you join...

    jentrump29 replied to TripleM33's topic in Government, Military

    Wow guys! I haven't been on for a few months, but I feel the need to add my 2 cents... Now, I can't talk for the Army or Navy, because I'm in the Air Force, but lets get back to why this thread was...

  9. Commissioning and AF Sign-On Bonus

    jentrump29 replied to bsnkaty's topic in Government, Military

    Bother your recruiter! You never want to assume you have anything!! I didn't take loan repayment, but I did take the bonus. I had to sign that contract at least twice, but it was the same contract....

  10. US Air Force COT 10-06

    jentrump29 replied to luvbug080688's topic in Government, Military

    Good luck

  11. Schedule as an AF nurse

    jentrump29 replied to AFFam's topic in Government, Military

    Ha ha Wtb!! She's been giving me a hard time for the last 6 months!! HNELLA, we can't wait to have you!! It's not too bad here. It has it's ups and downs like any other place, but overall, I...

  12. Schedule as an AF nurse

    jentrump29 replied to AFFam's topic in Government, Military

    I'm at Keesler right now. I'm in ICU, so our schedule changes about 6 times after the original schedule is put out due to deployment taskings, tdy's, sick calls, etc. We just had 2 civilian nurses...

  13. Advice needed

    jentrump29 replied to deftonez188's topic in Government, Military

    Deftonez...have you ever thought about trying a different type of nursing? Maybe med/surg isn't for you. I think alot of people have been in the position of getting spat on, cussed at, pooped on,...

  14. US Air Force COT 10-06

    jentrump29 replied to luvbug080688's topic in Government, Military

    Those shoes should be fine. As long as they're not crazy neon colors or super noticeable, you're

  15. US Air Force COT 10-06

    jentrump29 replied to luvbug080688's topic in Government, Military

    I second midinphx about being surprised at what you can do! You're going to have some really cool experiences at COT that you would never imagine you'd have! And you're going to push yourself harder...

  16. US Air Force COT 10-06

    jentrump29 replied to luvbug080688's topic in Government, Military

    We got rained out on the ropes course day...I was so disappointed!! I probably would have done the same thing,

  17. Air Force scrub uniform

    jentrump29 replied to TennBSN's topic in Government, Military

    Each hospital is different, but I think it's standard to go into work in uniform of the day (ABUs or Blues on Mondays), then change into scrubs once you get to the floor. Keesler provides scrubs, but...

  18. Money needed prior to going to COT

    jentrump29 replied to AFFam's topic in Government, Military

    I went to COT in October, so there were some extra winter things I had to buy. I also had to buy mess dress. Overall, I probably spent close to $1800, give or take, on uniforms. Then I got...

  19. Housing near Keesler

    jentrump29 replied to AFFam's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks WTB, I was just about to respond...you did it for me!! :) To add to that, there really isn't a waiting list...they're begging people to move on base, because they want to fill all these...

  20. Housing near Keesler

    jentrump29 replied to AFFam's topic in Government, Military

    FutureAFWife, have you thought about living in base housing? Officer housing is pretty nice. It's brand new thanks to

  21. Deploying as a military RN

    jentrump29 replied to beachchic2010's topic in Government, Military

    Wtb, you might be screwed!! I hear it's "cool" when it gets below 100 in the

  22. Deploying as a military RN

    jentrump29 replied to beachchic2010's topic in Government, Military

    Yeah, so is WTB! It's gonna be an allnurses reunion!!

  23. waiting, Air Force Nurse Corps

    jentrump29 replied to Wac44's topic in Government, Military

    Definitely bring a 3 hole punch, stapler, glue stick, pens, pencils, and at least one pack of copy paper. On top of the copy machines breaking down, we were constantly running out of paper. And if...

  24. waiting, Air Force Nurse Corps

    jentrump29 replied to Wac44's topic in Government, Military

    It was definitely nice to have my car when I went! After getting your stuff out the first night, you won't see it for almost 4 weeks, but being able to use it for storage is helpful! Once you have...

  25. waiting, Air Force Nurse Corps

    jentrump29 replied to Wac44's topic in Government, Military

    Hang in there midinphx...you're almost