IraBeaOasis

IraBeaOasis specializes in critical care/ coronary care.

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1. Army, Air Force, Navy -What fits personality better?

   IraBeaOasis replied to Care&Joy's topic in Government

   Best of luck, Care&Joy, let us know how it all pans out for you... Eric

2. After my first Drill

   IraBeaOasis replied to CSHRN's topic in Government

   CSHRN, The 345th CSH is a part of the 332nd Medical Brigade, which itself is headquartered in Nashville, TN. Interestingly enough, my unit is located within the confines of Jacksonville Naval Air Station, wonder how many other Army Reserve units are ...

3. Army, Air Force, Navy -What fits personality better?

   IraBeaOasis replied to Care&Joy's topic in Government

   Oh, yea, an the Army's got some snappy blues to wear too... Cheers! Eric

4. Army, Air Force, Navy -What fits personality better?

   IraBeaOasis replied to Care&Joy's topic in Government

   Care&Joy, Well, I just joined the Army Reserve as a 66H8A critical care RN. I was a medic 91Bravo in the Army in the early 80's and a medic 90250 in the AirForce in the late 80's - early 90's. When I decided to go back in I looked into an Airfo...

5. After my first Drill

   IraBeaOasis replied to CSHRN's topic in Government

   Hey, CSHRN, Thanks for the post, my first Battle Drill Assembly will be in Jan. '07. In the old days we just called it " drilling ", or weekend drill. I'm in the 345th CSH in Jax., Fl. What outfit are you with?

6. Rank upon entry

   IraBeaOasis replied to KAINETX's topic in Government

   Hey, KAINETX, My experiance on gettin' a commission in October into the ANC as a reservist was as a 1st Lt. O-2, with 18 months time in grade towards Capt., O-3. That's with 13 years experience as Rn with a critical care certification. What my recrui...

7. Got the word today, outstanding!

   IraBeaOasis replied to IraBeaOasis's topic in Government

   Thank you, JaixiaKiley and SmilingBluEyes. Todays the day! Regards, Eric

8. second try, repackaging application

   IraBeaOasis replied to Gennaver's topic in Government

   Best of luck, Gennaver! Be waitin' to hear the news. Regards, Eric

9. MY PACKET IS AT THE BOARD DO YOU HAVE ?'s

   IraBeaOasis replied to Jimmedda's topic in Government

   Hey, smattles, What are you waiting around for him to contact you, for? Keeping in - touch with a potential officer candidate is your recruiter's business, and it is your job to remind him, gently of coarse, when he does not. Don't be frustrated, t...

10. MY PACKET IS AT THE BOARD DO YOU HAVE ?'s

    IraBeaOasis replied to Jimmedda's topic in Government

    Hey, Sergeant, I'm commissioning Saturday, the 14th, as a 66H8A, into the 345 Combat Support Hospital, USAR, at Jacksonville, Fl. Just wanted to let you and everyone else know that I had a very positive experience in working with my health care r...

11. MSN not recognized for student nurse ANC Candidate stipend

    IraBeaOasis replied to Gennaver's topic in Government

    Gennaver, I'm so very sorry to hear your news... that is a bummer. Hope you won't give up on getting a commission after your program completion. Yes, the Army does accept new BSN grads, as a 2Lt. If you also have your RN, at the MSN level, it would o...

12. Got the word today, outstanding!

    IraBeaOasis replied to IraBeaOasis's topic in Government

    Corvette Guy, glad to see you are back. Yep, wifes' got the digital camera and sis has the video. They said I could get commissioned anywhere I'd like, so the ceremony will be at O'leno State Park, along the Santa Fe river, - one of my most favorit...

13. application packet is finally before review! The Oct 6th board

    IraBeaOasis replied to Gennaver's topic in Government

    Gennaver, Hey, way to go! Congradulations on submitting your packet, that in and of itself is no small achievement! Hope the best for you and please let us know here when you get the word. Regarding your MSN entry, well , perhaps you will get ext...

14. Got the word today, outstanding!

    IraBeaOasis replied to IraBeaOasis's topic in Government

    Well, just got the word last Thursday, 9/28. My commissioning date is 10/14/06, would of been sooner but I'm having family from out of town who would like to attend and this was a good date for all. This has happened so fast, especially after months ...

15. I want to be an Army nurse!

    IraBeaOasis replied to feb06's topic in Government

    Gennaver, My recruiter told me it would be a month or so too, but, as it turned out, the very next week after was when I found out I had been accepted. Here's hoping your wait will be just as short and I wish you and feb06 the best of luck in your ...