RealNut

RealNut specializes in cardiac and neuro surgery; obstetrics.

Latest Activity

1. Offered an interview for Neuro Unit.

   RealNut replied to TootsieRN's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

   So glad to here I'm not the only one doing Neuro ICU to prep for CRNA school. My goal is to do overtime and floating to the SICU and do SICU with U.S. Army Nurse Corps reserve ( I commission next...

2. ICU Internships

   RealNut replied to SRNA4U's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Hi, I'm in a similar situation. I live in Stafford VA, currently an army reserve nurse and trying to prepare for direct ascension CRNA school. I'm very familiar with the VA and DC hospitals. In D.C...

3. My 1st military physical

   RealNut replied to RealNut's topic in Government, Military

   so psyched!! my recruiter received my offical nurse corps reserve packet today and my physical is next week. i think figured out what I am going to wear to the physical, nice but casual for comfort....

4. My 1st military physical

   RealNut replied to RealNut's topic in Government, Military

   Wow! thanks for the info again. So hoping I'm not PMSing the week of my physical. That'll add another 5 lbs. Definitely don't need that! I'll certainly ask about the tour at Ft. Sam Houston. Everyone...

5. My 1st military physical

   RealNut replied to RealNut's topic in Government, Military

   Thanks everyone for your info and advise!! So appreciated!! I live in Stafford, VA so my physical is going to be in Richmond at Ft. Lee. There is no medical center at Ft. Lee to my knowledge, so I...

6. My 1st military physical

   RealNut posted a topic in Government, Military

   Processing my Army Nurse Corps reserve application right now and go for my physical next week. Just wanting to know... 1. How long does the physical take (hours)? I know it starts at 06:45... 2. What...

7. Army CRNA Program

   RealNut replied to alex1's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Go Army Reserve as a commissioned officer. Then make it very well know your plans to attend AMEDD CRNA school. Get into CRNA school. As a SRNA you are active duty, but not deployable. Average length...

8. Reserve to Active duty question

   RealNut replied to RealNut's topic in Government, Military

   Thanks for your post. This is the info I've been looking for. would love to chat when you get a chance. Your wealth of knowledge here would be greatly appreciated. Right now I'm dealing with swiss...

9. Reserve to Active duty question

   RealNut replied to RealNut's topic in Government, Military

   Thanks so much. This is exactly what I understood and figured the way it would be. in our situation. I give up CRNA school so i can complete my masters while still living with him at Ruckers. i can do...

10. Reserve to Active duty question

    RealNut replied to RealNut's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks so much, every bit of info helps as I put this info puzzle together. Recruiters only give you half of the info, not all the ins and outs of each step. Thinking of calling a second recruiter for...

11. Reserve to Active duty question

    RealNut posted a topic in Government, Military

    Looking at Army nurse corps reserve and active duty army nurse corps. My decision is going to be ultimately decided based on what my spouse does. He is going active duty aviation. My question is how...

12. ARMY ED nursing vs. ARMY critical care nursing

    RealNut posted a topic in Government, Military

    hi everyone, i just had my meeting today with my Army healthcare recruiter. Now that the meeting is over, and I have had time to process all the info, I have a couple of questions. i am an experience...

13. Thinking of Joining Army Reserves- would like to here from RN's

    RealNut replied to lyndsie's topic in Government, Military

    Same question here!! I have my Army reserve meeting in a week or so!! Any info would be greatly appreciatedfrom all you Army RNs out there!! When I have my meeting I will definitely post all info to...

14. Army Nurse Reserve Corp Meeting Preparation!!

    RealNut posted a topic in Government, Military

    Hi everyone, So I recently spoke to my local Army Nurse Recruiter here in Virginia and i have my first official meeting with him in about at week, June 2nd. I am pretty psyched!! In preparation for...

15. Advice to choose between Army/AF/ Navy reserve corp... HELP!!

    RealNut posted a topic in Government, Military

    Hi, I'm looking for any and all advice to help me figure out the pro's and cons of each branch nurse corp. I have always dreamed of military nursing but put by spouses army career before mine. He is...