cnelson2

cnelson2 specializes in ED, NICU.

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1. oblc plane ticket

   cnelson2 replied to jbrecon2's topic in Government

   Hi Everyone, I'm also going to OBLC on August 2 and I found some information about the USO at the San Antonio Int'l Airport at http://www.sanantonio.gov/aviation/uso.asp It would be great if they could coordinate getting us to Fort Sam or to meet up ...

2. New Army Reserve OBLC requirements

   cnelson2 replied to olderthandirt2's topic in Government

   Athena, I will be going into the active army, and anyways, I do need an AKO to get into that web address you gave me. Thank you for your help-I'll probably be looking for you if you're still in El Paso come October. I will try to find out who in St....

3. New Army Reserve OBLC requirements

   cnelson2 replied to olderthandirt2's topic in Government

   I commissioned in April 2008, healthcare recruiting sent my packet to HR in May, HR scheduled me for OBLC in August and gave me a PCS location, but I am still without orders 6 weeks out. The Army Healthcare recruiters say they don't know what the h...

4. sticker shock

   cnelson2 replied to lifeafter40's topic in Government

   the u.s. army's handbook for newly commissioned officers is useful to get accurate numbers for all types of pay: http://www.usaac.army.mil/accw/div/training/wf/s1/2lt%20entitlements%20packet%2008.doc.

5. Army Nurse Corp questions.

   cnelson2 replied to DriBak's topic in Government

   Hi Lifeafter40, Regarding Q1: After your paperwork is submitted by the recruiter and any waivers accepted, you will receive a phone call from HR who will ask where you want to go, and then check on the hospital openings in the computer. If none ...

6. sticker shock

   cnelson2 replied to lifeafter40's topic in Government

   Hi Lifeafter40, You will receive a one-time reimbursement for your uniforms-I think it's $400. I didn't find my size of t-shirts and boots at the Air Force Base (they carry army supplies) so I found everything including inexpensive boots online at T...

7. Roll Call for all Military and VA Nurses and those considering the Service

   cnelson2 replied to RNPATL's topic in Government

   Hi Scott, I just graduated with a second bachelors in nursing and joined the Army as a new grad. I noticed many other nurses doing the same and found enough positive information at allnurses.com to help me to make such a big decision. I foun...

8. Fort Bliss

   cnelson2 replied to athena55's topic in Government

   Dear Kim, Yes, I finally got the call from ANC headquarters a while after my paperwork was submitted and I chose WBAMC. I'll see you August 3rd for some camping fun! It's already 83 degrees F in Texas at 0930. Would this be hot for you! I hear it...

9. Roll Call for all Military and VA Nurses and those considering the Service

   cnelson2 replied to RNPATL's topic in Government

   Hi OTD2. Active Duty RNs begin August 4 and go to OBLC for 11 weeks. Not sure about the reserve duty RNs. The Army Nurse Corp personnel who put in my "request for orders" said that some of the RNs that just received their commissioning have not ta...

10. Roll Call for all Military and VA Nurses and those considering the Service

    cnelson2 replied to RNPATL's topic in Government

    Hi Beanseye, I am enrolled in the Aug.08 OBLC as an active duty RN and was told there were 200 RNs enrolled for this course. Not sure if the active duty people and reservists are all in the same class, but the Army Nurse Corp personnel informed me...

11. Looking to join the military

    cnelson2 replied to Acey's topic in Government

    Hello Acey, It took me roughly 4 months to complete all the paperwork and physical exam. I filled out the Army Nurse application while awaiting the physical. I'll be attending the August 2008 OBLC (Officer Basic Leadership Course-not basic train...

12. Fort Bliss

    cnelson2 replied to athena55's topic in Government

    Athena, Thank you for sharing all your experiences and information. Will I find out about living quarters during in-processing at OBLC? Also, will the travel arrangements be made when orders for this TDY to OBLC be made in advance by the Army? ...

13. Fort Bliss

    cnelson2 replied to athena55's topic in Government

    Athena, Thank you for sharing your experiences with me. I emailed HR with my final choice of WBAMC yesterday. I was planning on flying to OBLC because the drive would take 3 days from CA. I imagine a car would not be that important because of the lo...

14. Fort Bliss

    cnelson2 replied to athena55's topic in Government

    Athena, Thank you for your reply. I am happy and eager to begin nursing with colleagues who have this team spirit; I've heard of this from other nurses. I didn't know in-processing took longer than one day. Are you actually doing something everyda...

15. Fort Bliss

    cnelson2 replied to athena55's topic in Government

    Dear Athena, How do you like WBAMC? Besides your hospital, DDEAMC and WRAMC are also in the offering to me for completing my nurse residency (I'm a new grad at age 42). I will be attending OBLC in August and would like to know how you came to choos...