just_cause

just_cause BSN, RN

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  1. Semi-informed question about military nursing...

    just_cause replied to jdmitchell's topic in Government, Military

    I don't believe OCS branches to nurse corp. nurse corp requires BSN. In addition OCS branch assignment is needs of the Army. Already looks like you have come to a decision but just

  2. Army or AF?!

    just_cause replied to Elizabeth Renee's topic in Government, Military

    GS Nurse, aka Army Civilian Nurse. Perhaps this is a good

  3. New Army Nurse Corps officers: First Things First!

    just_cause replied to Lunah's topic in Government, Military

    The board does not view or have the option of viewing the actual PT score or weapons qualification

  4. Rank Questions

    just_cause replied to jrt4's topic in Government, Military

    My personal opinion is going in as an O2 has some benefits.. it allows you to get acclimated to the military environment, job billets geared towards clinical positions etc. If you go in as an O3 your...

  5. Rank Questions

    just_cause replied to jrt4's topic in Government, Military

    keep in mind regardless of constructive credit you need one year active duty before being eligible to submit for a board. so if you came in as a 1LT based on 40m constructive you'd still need 1 year...

  6. Women in Combat Arm's Units

    just_cause replied to ncox1's topic in Government, Military

    I agree, lets make it fair. I'm from a combat arms background as well. First thing is to update the selective service act so it is mandatory for all females 18-30 to register and also eliminate that...

  7. Women in Combat Arm's Units

    just_cause replied to ncox1's topic in Government, Military

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  8. Med-Surg certification exam

    just_cause replied to chudder's topic in Government, Military

    from my understanding critical care shows 18mo med surg exp required prior to course

  9. Med-Surg certification exam

    just_cause replied to chudder's topic in Government, Military

    I'm on a med surg floor. Our section sponsors staff to go through the med surg prep course (funded by local unit) and then I will follow through to take the cert test. (at this time I'm not sure how...

  10. LPN (or ADN RN) to Corpsman/Medic?

    just_cause replied to biore's topic in Government, Military

    Jeck, for the OP do you know if he went to basic then ait for combat medic then ait for LPN? Only note I would throw out is to look at the pre-reqs you have and maybe look at pre reqs for enlisted to...

  11. LPN (or ADN RN) to Corpsman/Medic?

    just_cause replied to biore's topic in Government, Military

    Combat Medic in the Army - you can enlist in. You will go to basic then the training to become a medic. Medics later on can apply to become an LPN after some additional schooling 52weeks. I know there...

  12. Allowing Corpsman to Become Nurses

    just_cause replied to Asystole RN's topic in Government, Military

    The role of combat medic and nurse are completely different role, skill set, scope, etc. The Army combat medic can apply to attend a 1-year long school to gain a skill identifier M6 where they then...

  13. Going through first drill unprepared for us army reserve? help advice pls..

    just_cause replied to leekun2010's topic in Government, Military

    When were you expecting to start? At what point were you planning to be within ht/wt and minimal PT standards? no to much sympathy here :) That being said - Go bust your butt. Get stronger, drop...

  14. Military nursing.. Need advice/info!!

    just_cause replied to kayteeRNBSN's topic in Government, Military

    OP military is very competitive in recruiting of RN's right now. Retention is high, supported by recent years of over recruiting based on recent history of what was a higher turnover... they already...

  15. Hearing from your recruiter

    just_cause replied to leekun2010's topic in Government, Military

    what branch... route....

  16. Army Reserve Experience

    just_cause replied to leekun2010's topic in Government, Military

    It's the MOS identifier for Registered

  17. Army Reserve Experience

    just_cause replied to leekun2010's topic in Government, Military

    You could also keep in mind the national guard. I'd first start out googling or asking or looking to see what type of reserve and national guard units are in you area to see if they have 66 series...

  18. Army Nurse Corps FY2013

    just_cause replied to AjaxAndronicus's topic in Government, Military

    Deployments are winding down.. by the time eligible to be deployed.. post board, waiting for commission, bolc, getting to unit.. etc likely lower chance then now. I'd like to deploy as well... I'm...

  19. Army Generic Course Selection Program ?s

    just_cause posted a topic in Government, Military

    I am trying to reach out for some general recommendations / guidance on the GCSP. The contract states to submit preference no earlier then 6mo, no later then 12mo from start of active duty. After...

  20. Army Nurse Corps FY2013

    just_cause replied to AjaxAndronicus's topic in Government, Military

    I like chudder's suggestion as

  21. No veterans preference for military vets who work as nurses at the VA hospitals.

    just_cause replied to patrick1rn's topic in Government, Military

    Very interesting. Great post. Hope to hear more about

  22. Army Nurse Corps for New Grad RN

    just_cause replied to KBurkeRN's topic in Government, Military

    I wonder what a person had in mind when accumulating 100k in loans to get a BSN. I'm sure its a touching subject to that individual but I can't help but wonder what drove a person to do that thinking...

  23. Some questions about the Army Reserve Nursing Corps

    just_cause replied to 84Nozzle's topic in Government, Military

    ... or get into a PA program and apply for a direct

  24. Army Reserve Nursing

    just_cause replied to dfdsue's topic in Government, Military

    No, national guard does have a nurse corp. Obviously you have to look within your own state and then determine if there is a need and where they are located,

  25. Army Reserve Nursing

    just_cause replied to dfdsue's topic in Government, Military

    scotch, You might also look at the guard options in your state. Truthfully all you can do is submit the waiver to see what