just_cause

just_cause BSN, RN

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  1. Where is the DNP at in terms of being required?

    just_cause replied to foreverLaur's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I agree - but at the same time Mundinger is not just 'one person' she is the visionary and pioneer of the DNP and carries a bit more clout.

  2. NCP only covers half tuition at 2nd degree BSN programs

    just_cause replied to Dino's topic in Government, Military

    Take the route to get your 7k adn, then attend an online RN to BSN program (some hospitals offer it p/t and free on site) while you gain your first years of experience... either way cost is a good...

  3. Drexel ACE Program March 2009

    just_cause replied to phill_rn's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    for some reason I thought Sweat was free with the drexel housing - I didn't realize all students have access to it...

  4. USPHS Pay Rates/Scales

    just_cause replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in Government, Military

    Yes correct, USPHS uses the same pay scale as .... the 'military' services. check out a calculator - here is an official one from mypay http://perdiem.hqda.pentagon.mil/perdiem/bah.html the zip code...

  5. How does the Army count previous Guard/Reserve Time towards Rank and Pay Grade

    just_cause replied to spawnupe's topic in Government, Military

    first you should post what your rank was... if you were enlisted all it should do is accrue your time in service. if you were an 02 or higher then they conduct a rank determination board. I think you...

  6. NCP only covers half tuition at 2nd degree BSN programs

    just_cause replied to Dino's topic in Government, Military

    Dino, Have you done any homework? The navy nurse candidate program is straight forward - 10k bonus + 1k monthly stipend. This is freely available info. If you choose an expensive BSN program then...

  7. Advice on Recruiter's advice

    just_cause replied to Gruffy's topic in Government, Military

    DIC, I 'believe' the STRAP is used as both a means of recruitment of cilivans and available to a given number of already serving Soldiers as well on an annual basis. The thread below had a similar...

  8. New Grad seeking to work in a VA after graduation

    just_cause replied to VCUBen's topic in Government, Military

    I would try and gain a job - and begin my experience elsewhere - while continuing to build my VA packet in order to have a job during the potentially lengthy fed job application process. I am not...

  9. Army Accession Timeline--packet to orders

    just_cause replied to olderthandirt2's topic in Government, Military

    Nope - anything in the AKO (www.us.army.mil) domain will ask for your AKO/CAC prompt. v/r perhaps if its opensource and just general terms with no security issues... paste of pertinent

  10. Army Accession Timeline--packet to orders

    just_cause replied to olderthandirt2's topic in Government, Military

    to bad those who really want to see the timeline are probably not an AKO card carrying nurse and unable to access

  11. Private nursing schools anyone ?

    just_cause replied to Shar81's topic in Washington Nursing

    I prefer the objective point system vs a waiting list or 'wait in line' - it also provides a person incentive to understand what the goal is, while doing pre-reqs, and understand what is required. At...

  12. Where is the DNP at in terms of being required?

    just_cause replied to foreverLaur's topic in Post Graduate Students

    :trout: I think you are making a lot of assumptions and that statement not only seems far fetched with a side of bias, but also insulting to both professions and to the intelligence of the people...

  13. Drexel University-ACE Program Fall '09

    just_cause replied to BrieretheGr8's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    as27, I think I normally just all the standard number and select the ACE prompt. Best of Luck. Academic Advising Center for Baccalaureate Nursing Programs Phone:...

  14. Why does Providence St.Pete's not use CNA's?

    just_cause replied to gwendelyn's topic in Washington Nursing

    They use primary nursing as their model vs team nursing. They do employee some CNA certified staff as "patient care partners' or 'transporters'. Tacoma has some hospitals (like St Clair in Lakewood)...

  15. the long, drawn out, aggravating and frustrating wait for orders

    just_cause replied to Staczse7's topic in Government, Military

    ... that being said it is a frustrating event/ordeal based on it being very important to most applicants as well as the 'systems' are somewhat invisible and then you feel like you are being shafted...

  16. the long, drawn out, aggravating and frustrating wait for orders

    just_cause replied to Staczse7's topic in Government, Military

    JD - you have had a bad experience.. but in all honesty you also had several factors that did not contribute to being an ideal candidate. I have no complaints on the health care recruiting by the...

  17. Considering Nursing, Need Advice!!

    just_cause replied to AZ3Mike's topic in Male Nursing Students

    DIC - when did you 'use up' your gi bill? last date drawn - and when did your active duty period

  18. Considering Nursing, Need Advice!!

    just_cause replied to AZ3Mike's topic in Male Nursing Students

    DIC, Have you looked at doing the Army Reserves and then using their "STRAP" program to get your BSN (they basically will pay for it.. you can then save your GI bill - and apply it towards a masters...

  19. Considering Nursing, Need Advice!!

    just_cause replied to AZ3Mike's topic in Male Nursing Students

    The only branch that would commission a nurse with and ADN is the Army or reserves - I'm not 100% on the ANG side of things... the 'E' is based on you having 4 years min time in service

  20. Considering Nursing, Need Advice!!

    just_cause replied to AZ3Mike's topic in Male Nursing Students

    BAH is paid to you - via electronic deposit. You get a 1,000 a year paid to you for books and such... the 'tuition' portion is received by the school and is paid up to the highest state tuition of...

  21. Considering Nursing, Need Advice!!

    just_cause replied to AZ3Mike's topic in Male Nursing Students

    My wife and I are both with GI Bill benefits. She is currently withdrawing CHP30 benefits and in August she will transition to the CHP33 benefits. In her situation she makes out a few $ better with...

  22. Considering Nursing, Need Advice!!

    just_cause replied to AZ3Mike's topic in Male Nursing Students

    FYI the top up program will not do anything for you beginning August 2009 as the CHP30 Gi bill is replaced by the CHP33 "new gi bill". I've contributed to my 'top-up' and basically the 600 I...

  23. web site for Navy and future Navy Nurses

    just_cause replied to athena55's topic in Government, Military

    The link works, I just checked it - you can view it without signing into facebook or having an account.

  24. Army Packet ?'s

    just_cause replied to MJ795's topic in Government, Military

    I would ask your recruiter for examples - and then send him/her an initial draft so they can provide feedback based on their recommendation to make you competitive.... that being said the boards...

  25. Civilian nurse at military hospital?

    just_cause replied to RN2be_07's topic in Government, Military

    Dreamon, I probably made a mistake, eligible veterans get bonus points... and spouses can get a preference. My assumption is the preference would trump two otherwise equal candidates... check out...