just_cause

just_cause BSN, RN

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  1. Help critique resume please

    just_cause replied to vikichck's topic in Government, Military

    quantify the skills: Educating student nurses ---> Trained X student nurses in over Y hours of XYZ Is this for a federal job? If so I strongly recommend you look at the 'fed job books' as a local...

  2. M6 in Infantry

    just_cause replied to wejuststandhere's topic in Government, Military

    yup - I'd give it a go on your next duty station / assignment - which is a short one give your rotation to Korea. The infantry is the best place to be... your time will pass fairly quickly

  3. Making weight and RN,BSN

    just_cause replied to untamable07's topic in Government, Military

    You have a bunch of options overall. Army and Navy bot have 'student nurse' programs where you essentially do all the paperwork and obligation at 2 years out (ie your a junior / senior in BSN program)...

  4. Applying to UW BSN program this yr-any tips?

    just_cause replied to radbird's topic in Washington Nursing

    J450n, we had had similar rides... I was initially doing the aBSN drexel for last spring... then delayed it until fall so I could apply and hope for the UW BSN route - I'm so glad it worked out on so...

  5. Applying to UW BSN program this yr-any tips?

    just_cause replied to radbird's topic in Washington Nursing

    j450, good luck with your admissions process it sounds like you are on

  6. Anyone else finishing prereqs and getting ready to apply?

    just_cause replied to j450n's topic in Washington Nursing

    South Puget Sound Community College has a NAC class which I believe is a 5 credit class, they are on the trimester schedule and is in Olympia.. good place to be IMHO... also there are a few retirement...

  7. Thinking of joining army reserve.

    just_cause replied to RN55901's topic in Government, Military

    I'd first go to my states reserve website to see what types of units are in the local area that I'd be willing to commute to in order to get an idea of what types of units and resulting jobs are out...

  8. Questions about MEPS ANCP program

    just_cause replied to shae26's topic in Government, Military

    I'm saying if you are on the fence by not going to the ANCP you still have a lot of options - including locking in a job/slot at 1 year out to the join active duty as a nurse. However, should you...

  9. Questions about MEPS ANCP program

    just_cause replied to shae26's topic in Government, Military

    ...you can not do the ancp and apply 1 year out for a normal slot as another option.. that provides you more flexibility should you want to gain exp as a civ nurse and then directly apply to the army...

  10. Difference of being a periop nurse and a surg tech in WA

    just_cause replied to ericseitz's topic in Washington Nursing

    Best of luck-Lots of good info here:

  11. Difference of being a periop nurse and a surg tech in WA

    just_cause replied to ericseitz's topic in Washington Nursing

    Nursing 'typically' will require more pre-reqs and therefore time to complete the overall program. Surg Tech has cert or AS programs which you complete all pre-reqs and program in less time then RN...

  12. Swearing in......having 2nd thoughts

    just_cause replied to SBT85's topic in Government, Military

    Army nurses are not on the front lines - especially at this point... granted there are few slots for forward teams - but you wouldn't be in that scenario. You will have to deal with people who are in...

  13. Join as Officer BEFORE nursing school? Advice....?

    just_cause replied to USN2UNC's topic in Government, Military

    I'd recommend this thought: if you want to be an army nurse: the student program is a great way to go... enables you to focus on school, know your immediate future and have a monthly stipend to...

  14. Applying to UW BSN program this yr-any tips?

    just_cause replied to radbird's topic in Washington Nursing

    I'd recommend attending their prospective applicant workshop - they also used to have the audio available online as well.

  15. "Bum-Rushed" And Stressed

    just_cause replied to m.schuttler's topic in Government, Military

    Cursed- I did mean 'not',

  16. "Bum-Rushed" And Stressed

    just_cause replied to m.schuttler's topic in Government, Military

    .... I would note employ the congressmen technique in this scenario... that is MHO. You should be able to confirm with your recruiter when your packet arrives and if it made the board shortly. The...

  17. 2nd degree students at Seattle U or UW

    just_cause replied to j450n's topic in Washington Nursing

    - have you firmly decided to do the 2nd degree accelerated vs the standard 2 year progression? If you chose that more expensive route I'm assuming you're choosing it for financial reasons as its quite...

  18. Can new RN grad/No BSN enlist in the military?

    just_cause replied to Bree88's topic in Government, Military

    Well... I've served enlisted to officer in the Army... and along with the advice I gave and other I strongly recommended obtaining BSN first if your goal was to be a nurse. It is possible but the path...

  19. Can new RN grad/No BSN enlist in the military?

    just_cause replied to Bree88's topic in Government, Military

    .... to the original poster... . the key is getting the BSN in order to be a active duty nurse in the military. The good news is there are a lot of programs out there - but the key is you need to get...

  20. Bachelor in Communications + ADN enough for master's program entry?

    just_cause replied to H_2_O's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Look through some local schools via the web - they usually differentiate between Bachelors + RN licensure vs BSN as a pre-req. I think you will find that you will be well off for the majority of...

  21. Veterans Affairs and NLN

    just_cause replied to WildviewLPN84's topic in Government, Military

    I think that is a far fetched idea - that because you chose a school / degree and utilized your GI BILL benefits that it is 'strange' the VA won't accept a non-NLN accredited program as a job...

  22. Can new RN grad/No BSN enlist in the military?

    just_cause replied to Bree88's topic in Government, Military

    You can enlist - in a non-nurse capacity. If you talk to a recruiter there is a chance they will 'paint' a picture of how you can succeed in that situation.... that is bad advice-If you want to be an...

  23. A Returning Vet with PTSD...Can I become a nurse?

    just_cause replied to codyerin's topic in Government, Military

    .... it might stop you from serving as a nurse in the military if related to some sort of med board out processing from your previous enlistment. Congrats on the career decision - I'm sure you will...

  24. Northwest University: A review for prospective students

    just_cause replied to moodwaffle's topic in Washington Nursing

    Great review - it sounds like an amazing experience and I have seen little of NW on these boards -

  25. Trying to decide between different schools...

    just_cause replied to nohika's topic in Washington Nursing

    nohika - I'd take a day or two and visit the campuses... I would highly recommend both SU and UW - bring into the idea that perhaps prepare to enter both so that if you change your mind you have...