Rme4life

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  1. ANCP and TUITION

    Rme4life replied to sickcall's topic in Government, Military

    I used the ancp. I applied going into nursing school. Received 5000 at the begininng of the fall semester, 1000 a month even during the summer bc i went full time, then received another 5000 at the...

  2. US ARMY Commissioning

    Rme4life replied to nursejt's topic in Government, Military

    i think you need to give more information. Like what? Fail a PT test, not show up to work? Most things fall under the UCMJ and all the rest usually falls under AR's, Commanders policies, etc....

  3. Stories from Recent return from being deployed

    Rme4life replied to spawnupe's topic in Government, Military

    not really sure what your asking? an anc officer that is profis will deploy for 6 months but if you're organic to the unit you go for the year. enlisted go for the year. people all experience...

  4. Recruiters not telling us the truth

    Rme4life replied to cumberland40's topic in Government, Military

    dont be so hard on the allnurses family (or recruiter). the military is rapidly changing. i have talked to someone who went to some class only a few weeks prior to me going and by the time i got...

  5. undecided military branch

    Rme4life replied to SHH1015's topic in Government, Military

    when i was enlisted (army) i had the opportunity to work with all services. yes there are pro's/con's to each, but my pro's might be your con's. when i wanted to come back in as a nurse i knew there...

  6. Becoming a military nurse

    Rme4life replied to MeekRn712's topic in Government, Military

    i agree, army all the way. that being said people join for so many different reasons and each branch has its own pull. its not really something that can be answered by others. for example, my...

  7. May 09 BSN Grad Planning to Enlist AD as Army RN--HELP!!!!

    Rme4life replied to aanwyn's topic in Government, Military

    i dont disagree. most are capt or even maj when accepted into a masters program thru the army although i have known 1LT. same with specialty course. it says you can go at 1 yr of service and yet...

  8. May 09 BSN Grad Planning to Enlist AD as Army RN--HELP!!!!

    Rme4life replied to aanwyn's topic in Government, Military

    not really true regarding the crna. they were asking people at my oblc class if they were interested to start getting their packet together bc they are waiving requirements bc they need the people....

  9. May 09 BSN Grad Planning to Enlist AD as Army RN--HELP!!!!

    Rme4life replied to aanwyn's topic in Government, Military

    How quickly were U required to take the NCLEX once U graduated from school i cant remember, seems like 60 or 90 days but i waited less than 30 which is why i cant remember. the recruiter can give you...

  10. May 09 BSN Grad Planning to Enlist AD as Army RN--HELP!!!!

    Rme4life replied to aanwyn's topic in Government, Military

    i can try to answer your questions. i hope this helps. What should I expect upon acceptance? graduate, take nclex, get a class date for oblc and the go to your first assignment. If I get my top...

  11. Recruiter Clarification regarding "specialties"

    Rme4life replied to NursePamela's topic in Government, Military

    enlisted and officer side dont always work the same way. for an enlisted soldier, unless its in your contract dont expect to get it. i know for army, i have never met a nurse (officer side) who did...

  12. Sick and Tired of Waiting!!

    Rme4life replied to scout2505's topic in Government, Military

    Have you talked to branch? sorry you feel that way. i was prior service, came back in with 4 kids and a husband who is active duty in another branch. my assignment didnt go so well, our two branchs...

  13. I GOT THE CALL !!! I'M in the ARMY.. I'M IN THE ARMY

    Rme4life replied to spawnupe's topic in Government, Military

    its a tradition to give the first person that salutes you a silver dollar. the first one you pay for, the rest you

  14. Recruiter Clarification regarding "specialties"

    Rme4life replied to NursePamela's topic in Government, Military

    i dont know about air force but in the army, once you have been in for about a year, you can request to go to a specialty school. you can normally get a school around the 1.5-2 yr mark (or tdy en...

  15. I GOT THE CALL !!! I'M in the ARMY.. I'M IN THE ARMY

    Rme4life replied to spawnupe's topic in Government, Military

    Congrats. Its always nice to see someone who is excited about serving in the Army. I think its the best job in the world. Good

  16. Sick and Tired of Waiting!!

    Rme4life replied to scout2505's topic in Government, Military

    i graduated in may, took the nclex in june and went to the first oblc class in aug. the class date was not officially assigned until i passed the nclex. they just dont do that bc they have to many...

  17. What does it look like?

    Rme4life replied to Ciale's topic in Government, Military

    Well being in the Army, you are taking the chance that at some point in time you could be put in a situation that you would have to defend yourself or your patients. You have to shoot a weapon. As...

  18. Online Banking/cell phones etc...in Iraq?

    Rme4life replied to Gruffy's topic in Government, Military

    when i came on direct commission, you had to buy your own uniforms. as an officer you get a one time clothing allowance of like 600. its not going to buy everything you need but it helps. most...

  19. Uniform for commissioning to Regular Army

    Rme4life replied to olderthandirt2's topic in Government, Military

    well im active duty, and i wore acu's. I came in as a direct commission. most of the people i know were rotc and they had no choice as it was done at their schools so class A's or dress blues. I...

  20. Indecisive: Army Nurse Corps

    Rme4life replied to courthousenette's topic in Government, Military

    i love the army so im probably not the best to give you a list of the pro's and con's, i tend to see just the pro's. i was enlisted and got out to go back to school and then came back in as a nurse....

  21. Commissioning

    Rme4life replied to Staczse7's topic in Government, Military

    Congrats. I had the pleasure of having my husband put my rank on me and have him be the first to salute me at my commissioning and i also had the pleasure of re-enlisting him. I feel a great pride...

  22. need info please! did you use caveduers in ns?

    Rme4life replied to butterfly135's topic in General Nursing

    i have mixed feelings about washburn. i never even thought about an associates because getting a bachelors degree was a dream of mine. when me and my husband moved to kansas i wanted to finish my...

  23. need info please! did you use caveduers in ns?

    Rme4life replied to butterfly135's topic in General Nursing

    no nursing program at ksu (they do have a pre-nursing program though). i live by fort riley, did my first two years of college at k-state and then transfered to washburn in topeka. saved me the...

  24. Where is the "nursing shortage" still going strong?

    Rme4life replied to Kingfish72's topic in First Year After Licensure

    the army, def not for everyone, but i love

  25. need info please! did you use caveduers in ns?

    Rme4life replied to butterfly135's topic in General Nursing

    used them at ksu. loved the class but some people had issues. it was optional to even view the infant cadaver (we did not dissect the infant but did the other adult ones) but the rest of the class...