just_cause

just_cause BSN, RN

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  1. Where Might I Find Non-Recruiter Air Force RNs to Learn More?

    just_cause replied to marymarymary's topic in Government, Military

    ...there are quite a few on here if you post your questions I'm sure you will get some replies... the public forum then benefits others in your scenario who might have the same

  2. New Fiscal Year Decisions

    just_cause replied to New1LT's topic in Government, Military

    ... from my 2nd hand info that is correct and the total slots available are far less then last year... over strength.. high retention... despite many qualified

  3. Civilian life AFTER Corpsman life

    just_cause replied to testing109's topic in Government, Military

    I think the Army's program was mentioned because in the military realm it "IS" the PA school as it runs an 'intraservice" PA program where navy, army, AF, and other gov agencies can send their...

  4. I'm thinking of Joining the Navy as a Nurse... ?

    just_cause replied to Wheaties's topic in Government, Military

    you should go online and search for health care recruiter in navy.. or call recruiting stations and ask for health care recruiter telephone

  5. Considering Reserves as RN--Thoughts?

    just_cause replied to wrigleyvillemsn's topic in Government, Military

    wrigley, I think a large portion of what branches / choices are available include where you are located (or intend to live) and then to identify which branches and specific units are in your...

  6. Civilian life AFTER Corpsman life

    just_cause replied to testing109's topic in Government, Military

    With prior military medical experience OP is in a unique position to have health care experience that with additional pre-reqs applied to a 4 year degree can get him to some top notch PA programs....

  7. Thinking about Air Force nursing

    just_cause replied to njack017's topic in Government, Military

    ... many in the military are married. very common.... what is a specific

  8. Thinking about Air Force nursing

    just_cause replied to njack017's topic in Government, Military

    as with other services you'll find as an on officer you can choose to live on or off post... off post you gain your bah stipend. Most young officers will essentially have to live off post, like it...

  9. Civilian life AFTER Corpsman life

    just_cause replied to testing109's topic in Government, Military

    cursed's advice x1000000. with that exp and a goal of being PA .. go directly to pa pre-reqs and pa schools.. you can't apply to the army's PA program (interservice PA program) w/o being affiliated...

  10. Thinking about Air Force nursing

    just_cause replied to njack017's topic in Government, Military

    in the navy you will find nurses on land 99% of the time.. not really any ship positions for nurses ...I understand there are a few on a ships.. like mercy etc.. but they are few and far between and...

  11. Thinking about Air Force nursing

    just_cause replied to njack017's topic in Government, Military

    NCP you essentially get 5k up front, 5k at graduation and then 1k per month (I believe only while enrolled full time.. not 100% on that..) and using the program for 13-24 months you owe 5 years and in...

  12. Navy Reserve Nursing

    just_cause replied to orchid02's topic in Government, Military

    To caveat... the ARMY's AMEDD has it's own board and ability to commission and you can have grade and time in service for being an officer from another branch.. they determine it on an individual case...

  13. Army Nurse Corps

    just_cause replied to elumine's topic in Government, Military

    As Jeck mentioned recruiters often have a LOT more duties that we don't see.. combined with almost no slots for nurses compared to the number of applicants... its really a effort of futility in some...

  14. Pursuing a degree in nursing and being a nurse in the military...

    just_cause replied to WCSU1987's topic in Government, Military

    what is your prior degree? everything you are describing indicates you are looking at all branches, taking the ASVAB and enlisting... Nothing wrong with that - lots of good options.. but there is a...

  15. Army reserve nurse

    just_cause replied to roscoenurse's topic in Government, Military

    Personally I would wait and go straight into the reserves. This should also enable you to be eligible for recruiting incentives... currently an example would be BSN bonus of 10k x3 if I'm not...

  16. AF Nursing

    just_cause replied to JerseyGirl13's topic in Government, Military

    Great post - depending on your age and thus the cutoff to join the AF and gain retirement benefities.. I mention this as you said your husband is now 6 years from retiring and your are 3 years from...

  17. Thinking about Air Force nursing

    just_cause replied to njack017's topic in Government, Military

    I would take a look at at the official air force recruiting website as most of these questions are discussed.... its always best to learn how to find this info and it will help provide a lot of...

  18. ADN Army Reserve or BSN Army Reserve

    just_cause replied to Shijo's topic in Government, Military

    laughed at what? that paperwork from years ago is hard to compile? I bet it is!

  19. ADN Army Reserve or BSN Army Reserve

    just_cause replied to Shijo's topic in Government, Military

    I think you will find a board will pick a successful prior service applicant compared to a similar applicant w/o prior service 10 times out of 10... just a

  20. Any opportunities for civilian volunteer nurses?

    just_cause replied to satyadhi's topic in Government, Military

    ..the entire military service is comprised of volunteers. I don't understand the 'scope' of what you are trying to do - I don't think volunteering in a nursing capacity is an option..nor going...

  21. Please give me Pros and Cons of being an Army Nurse

    just_cause replied to cuttiepie79's topic in Government, Military

    .... I'm glad nursing was your calling.... rather then business / accounting. I've seen several posters here in the past that were very upset with having a high student loan and wanted the military to...

  22. Informatics nursing in the military

    just_cause replied to rocknrollnurse's topic in Government, Military

    There are nurses that work in that capacity.. but its not something you can just select as a specialty... you'd have to be OK with the chance of NOT doing that... that being said if you are looking at...

  23. Considering army nursing

    just_cause replied to mackenzie34's topic in Government, Military

    Did you speak with a health care recruiter or a normal recruiting station? They are completely different. I'd talk to your region's health care recruiter and ask if / when a tour of an army hospital...

  24. Trying to enter BSTRAP program

    just_cause replied to Tammy197378's topic in Government, Military

    i haven't heard anything - it could be possible but to be honest its a rumor until next fiscal year recruiting goals, incentives, slots are established. I've heard lots of rumors.. no new nurses for...

  25. Need some answers regarding Army nursing

    just_cause replied to kamnan's topic in Government, Military

    Glad to see you've found good info here~ You do NOT want to gain a commission in a non-nursing realm.. it will take time and luck and time to get back to the nurse corp.. and you will still have to...