Shimano0606

Shimano0606

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  1. Air Force Nursing: New Grad or 1+ yrs. Exp.

    Shimano0606 replied to sunshine9's topic in Government, Military

    if you're going to come in directly to an ICU, make an extra effort to learn as much about ICU nursing before you get your orders. i only say that b/c the orientation i went through at a civilian...

  2. Air Force Nursing: New Grad or 1+ yrs. Exp.

    Shimano0606 replied to sunshine9's topic in Government, Military

    you can always start the process now, and wait until you have finished your year of ICU for all of the time-sensitive things on your application. even though you're already in the guard you'll...

  3. Suggestions for an accelerted BSN program in southern CA

    Shimano0606 replied to sbgradinnb's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I can't speak to the programs you mentioned, but I went to the Acc BSN program at Mt St. Mary's College in LA. I thought of applying to a similar program at Cal State Long Beach but the MSMC program...

  4. Help: I'm a civilian and want to work at WHMC in San Antonio

    Shimano0606 replied to 1GOODNURSE2's topic in Government, Military

    I don't know the specifics about required experience and all, but Angel Staffing is the contracting agency that supplies WHMC with civilian nurses (who are not government employees). The pay is avg...

  5. ANG nursing question

    Shimano0606 replied to flygrl81's topic in Government, Military

    I personally don't think it's too soon to start at least networking with the unit you're interested in. Most likely they would love to have you and will help you figure out when to do all the...

  6. Air Force Nursing: New Grad or 1+ yrs. Exp.

    Shimano0606 replied to sunshine9's topic in Government, Military

    only b/c i didn't have enough nursing experience to be an 0-3 in the NC. i separated from the af as an acquisitions officer (0-3) and came back as an 0-2 in the NC. they say i'm only supposed to be an...

  7. Air Force Nursing: New Grad or 1+ yrs. Exp.

    Shimano0606 replied to sunshine9's topic in Government, Military

    From my perspective, it depends on your desired specialty. If you want critical care, then get some experience first from a civilian hospital that will train you well. I went back in the AF (after...

  8. Question about commission

    Shimano0606 replied to Duncan83's topic in Government, Military

    It's typical!! Sorry to say. My process from initial conversation with the recruiter to actual commissioning was about 9 months. And that was with me being exceptionally responsive to everything the...

  9. Pediatric Nursing?

    Shimano0606 replied to WoosahRN's topic in Government, Military

    As I understand it, all inpatient services will move to Ft Sam and all outpatient services will be consolidated at Wilford Hall. All is supposed to be accomplished nlt sometime in 2011. Our unit is...

  10. Pediatric Nursing?

    Shimano0606 replied to WoosahRN's topic in Government, Military

    WoosahRN, I'm currently in the AF's only PICU at Wilford Hall (Lackland AFB). Right now we're only a 6 bed unit hoping to grow back to an 8 bed unit when we move across town to Fort Sam Houston with...

  11. "First station" for a new AF nurse?

    Shimano0606 replied to CarolinaHurricaneFan's topic in Government, Military

    i'm also at lackland. just heard this week that our icu should be the 1st af unit to transition to brooks. supposedly, that will happen by December 09 with the rest of the inpatient to follow nlt...

  12. Air Force ICU Nurses - Post your Experiences

    Shimano0606 replied to jtrauma's topic in Government, Military

    I originally had in mind Andrews, Kessler, and Wilford Hall. Looks like Wilford Hall is the only Level

  13. Air Force ICU Nurses - Post your Experiences

    Shimano0606 replied to jtrauma's topic in Government, Military

    JTrauma, I'm in an AF ICU right now. Even though I just started, it seems that there is always a shortage of nurses in every area, especially in an environment where people are deploying all the time....

  14. Looking for info on USAF nursing school programs

    Shimano0606 replied to Darel's topic in Government, Military

    Darel, I was in a similar situation...separated captain in space and missile acquisitions. I tried to find programs sponsored by the AF, and the only options I could find were for enlisted members. I...

  15. Waiting after commission

    Shimano0606 replied to olderthandirt2's topic in Government, Military

    My experience for Air Force (active duty) took forever. Application was signed and turned in sometime in September. Found out I was accepted in late November. It wasn't until January that I was...

  16. Air Force Nursing

    Shimano0606 replied to JadedCPN's topic in Government, Military

    To my knowledge Wilford Hall is the best bet for PEDS. I'll be stationed there in the PICU sometime in the next couple of months. I know that have an inpatient peds floor, but I don't know many...