just_cause

just_cause BSN, RN

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  1. Getting accepted to COTS or OCS

    just_cause replied to Jennifer22's topic in Government, Military

    I think Pooh's advice is good... I'd also comment that as a new grad (depending on your geographic area and job availability) I'd also focus on getting a new grad residency now as well... as with all...

  2. Navy Nurse Candidate Program

    just_cause replied to rockytopRN2b's topic in Government, Military

    deftonez, in your case it may not matter - but that is only because your school might be on an approved list. Anyone reading or interested in a candidate program or accession should be interested as...

  3. Navy Nurse Candidate Program

    just_cause replied to rockytopRN2b's topic in Government, Military

    Reserve Affairs - Tricare Reserve Component Points of Contact Well.. sounds like you should really happy rather then upset This would be the first thing I've ever taught carolina... tricare select...

  4. Starting BSN program. Navy and Air Force Reserve questions

    just_cause replied to tkuypers's topic in Government, Military

    germany / japan is not a deployment but rather a duty assignment and yes family could go... but you should really look at where the navy hospitals are located as that is the highest density of nurses...

  5. Navy Nurse Candidate Program

    just_cause replied to rockytopRN2b's topic in Government, Military

    Tricare for reservists is an option, now for several years, and has a small (relatively) cost to gain tri care benefits YEAR ROUND. Out-of-Pocket Costs TRICARE Reserve Select premium rates are...

  6. Army Nurse Corps - Airborne school?

    just_cause replied to forwaters's topic in Government, Military

    jgcadet - I think your opinion is spot

  7. Navy vs. Army Nursing

    just_cause replied to nursie1280's topic in Government, Military

    as other posters have inquired... you can gain a lot of info by looking their recruiting websites... you can search for the major branch hospitals and think whether you like the Army or Navy's...

  8. Entering Army or Air Force as a Nurse Officer

    just_cause replied to Jennifer22's topic in Government, Military

    Physical needs to be with one branch at a time... you should decide what branch you want rather then submit to two different branches and both of them looking at your as an indecisive applicant with...

  9. Is there flight nursing in Reserves or just ANG? And other questions.

    just_cause replied to NSJodi's topic in Government, Military

    NSjodi, even if the ANG or AR have a given specialty you should look at the geographic area that you might be thinking of.. home state or whatever your preference is.. because that way you can see...

  10. military perks?

    just_cause replied to Flipper911's topic in Government, Military

    call the provider or google, they are always changing.. att does things like having a % discount but often only applying it to things like services over 30.00 in cost so it might only apply to certain...

  11. Anyone working in a VA outpatient clinic?

    just_cause replied to Spoiled1's topic in Government, Military

    What exactly is the question? The majority of the 'greatest generation' vets that seek VA are older men.. it mirrors those who fought in the wars and are vets. I'd say its a pretty good patient...

  12. Leaving my baby to go to OBC!

    just_cause replied to jennly's topic in Government, Military

    It's a DOD directive... I'm trying to imagine navy have 1 year post partum before sent to field or sea duty... it would not 'work'. AR 614-30, paragraphs 3-3 and 5-3; table 2-1, Nos. 13 and 14;...

  13. College Loans/Future Education/Salary questions

    just_cause replied to Gazi's topic in Government, Military

    mx, I had a similar choice a ways back.. 2nd degree accel bsn vs an ADN or standard BSN... in hindsight I'm VERY happy with choice to get the BSN. It afforded me more time to learn a lot of critical...

  14. Army Critical Care Questions

    just_cause replied to cna to crna2b's topic in Government, Military

    Yup what jeck said.. note the important thing is that it is a guarantee for a future critical care course. Info is from goarmy.com.... many questions can be found there... GoArmy.com Requirements...

  15. Army Critical Care Questions

    just_cause replied to cna to crna2b's topic in Government, Military

    As new grad you simply sign a generic course guarantee so that at a later date you will attend the Army's critical care nurse and after that point gain your identifier and work in critical care. Its...

  16. College Loans/Future Education/Salary questions

    just_cause replied to Gazi's topic in Government, Military

    mx, even if the military could repay your loans I would recommend NOT doing an expensive program and assuming the commission will be a sure thing - people get disqualified, number of billets don't...

  17. Army Nurse Corps - Airborne school?

    just_cause replied to forwaters's topic in Government, Military

    slots for airborne are usually given to those with airborne identifiers needed in there MTOE by job billet. My 'guess' is no, you are likely not in an airborne billet as a new nurse.. like i said that...

  18. Had my physical exam today ...

    just_cause replied to Lunah's topic in Government, Military

    Not unless needed... physicals are periodic, some schools require a physical within a given time period (I'm thinking physically intense schools).. I think a standard physical can be good for several...

  19. Army Nurse Corps - Airborne school?

    just_cause replied to forwaters's topic in Government, Military

    Are you a new nurse ie no experience as RN? If so just remember the generic course guarantee does not have ER as an option.. only psch, ob, or, and ccu. That being said you can just not have a course...

  20. Army Nurse Corps - Airborne school?

    just_cause replied to forwaters's topic in Government, Military

    I think its also note worthy that a lot of these types of slots are something you can't influence at this time until you are in the system and have initial experience. If I were interested in that...

  21. Had my physical exam today ...

    just_cause replied to Lunah's topic in Government, Military

    congrats

  22. Army Nurse Corps - Airborne school?

    just_cause replied to forwaters's topic in Government, Military

    jeck has hit the nail on the head... slots are limited... given to specific cmds they send soldiers in specific billets to meet mission requirements. There is no reason to send a nurse in a non-jump...

  23. Trying to enter BSTRAP program

    just_cause replied to Tammy197378's topic in Government, Military

    almost everyone on this board who is applying is waiting for slots to open

  24. Trying to enter BSTRAP program

    just_cause replied to Tammy197378's topic in Government, Military

    LA40, That is awesome, so you are entering junior year and pending boards for this OCT for the Nurse Candidate Program? Tammy, ACTIVE NURSE CORPS PROGRAM ARMY NURSE CANDIDATE PROGRAM This program is...

  25. College Loans/Future Education/Salary questions

    just_cause replied to Gazi's topic in Government, Military

    everything should be in writing and not just verbal at the time of contract.. and always bear in mind those amounts are prior to fed taxes which run about 28% on on your bonuses... and make sure your...