just_cause

just_cause BSN, RN

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  1. Navy Hospital Corpsman to RN ???

    just_cause replied to vrfdd123's topic in Government, Military

    I think the OPs idea of doing reserves in conjunction with pre-reqs is a great way to create a successful path towards either BSN or

  2. army RN - deployment

    just_cause replied to nebnurse's topic in Government, Military

    my personal opinion is in general your best way to get deployed is to be in a unit that is slated to deploy and that is where you go. choice is not as important. there are sometimes opportunities to...

  3. army RN - deployment

    just_cause replied to nebnurse's topic in Government, Military

    active / reserves? are you in a unit or in TRADOC or? Do you have previous experience as a

  4. GI Bill transfer question

    just_cause replied to RNmilwife's topic in Government, Military

    Benefits can be applied to master's degree level.. when you say 'cover' yes eligible to use it - unknown if it 'covers' the complete cost. You can do some google-fu to look up GI bill calculator.....

  5. Entering the Army. Kinda confused pls. help me

    just_cause replied to captain byakuya's topic in Government, Military

    I am just giving you advice that you are generally going down the wrong path if seeking to be a nurse in the Army. Take some time and review these forums rather then cont' the path with standard...

  6. Entering the Army. Kinda confused pls. help me

    just_cause replied to captain byakuya's topic in Government, Military

    note nurse corp only accepts BSN programs accredited by specific agencies. Was BSN obtained in US or outside of

  7. BAMC / SAMMC Living Recommendations

    just_cause posted a topic in Government, Military

    I'm looking for general info / recommendations for apartments / condos / town home rentals in the local area for BAMC / SAMMC in San Antonio. If you have general guidance it would be appreciated.....

  8. Reserve or Guard?

    just_cause replied to dmpearce's topic in Government, Military

    I would first look up guard / reserve units in that area... see what types are around, what nursing specialties are around, then look for vacancies and go from there.... i always recommend army over...

  9. Navy Reserve Nurse Corps Openings?

    just_cause replied to BundokSaint's topic in Government, Military

    Reserve will depend on where you live - or plan to live at the time of graduation. Have you looked up local units /

  10. Should I get my BSN before joining Navy Reserves?

    just_cause replied to chey143's topic in Government, Military

    If you want to be a nurse in the military BSN should be the primary goal then the military - as BSN enables those options and joining military first limits your ability to get BSN or prolongs this...

  11. COLA increase for 2011

    just_cause replied to voraciousj's topic in Government, Military

    BAH 2011 rate link below.. dictated by housing so as opposed to past trends.. some went down - some went up Here is the link.

  12. Nurse Killed by Afghan rocket fire

    just_cause posted a topic in Government, Military

    This link was posted in general news area by someone else, I pasted it below for those in this forum. Army reserve nurse killed by rocket fire. I'll pray for his family and their loss - and I'm...

  13. BAMC / SAMMC Living Recommendations

    just_cause replied to just_cause's topic in Government, Military

    Anna, CF250 & mid - thank you for the replies its exactly what I was asking for and hoped to get. If you get an additional ideas / recommendations please post them!

  14. Getting ready for next army board

    just_cause replied to chul_soo's topic in Government, Military

    start app now - focus on doing a physical and starting security packet.. identify references, begin resume, collect transcripts, and get any job (ideally icu) but just start now so you are not a 'new...

  15. Got picked up for AD off OML list, couple questions

    just_cause replied to jerrylundergard's topic in Government, Military

    congrats! Great

  16. Can you join military with an ADN?

    just_cause replied to breann44's topic in Government, Military

    Yes the STRAP program has been available. That being said to get in at this point with ADN has been a base line requirement for reserve but is effectively being phased out due to stiff competition.....

  17. Can you join military with an ADN?

    just_cause replied to breann44's topic in Government, Military

    ...the army has had no problem meeting recruitment for nursing for the past several years. in fact it is extremely competitive pool to get

  18. 2 yr RN w/ 4 yr B.S. looking @ joining the Army

    just_cause replied to mhummel's topic in Government, Military

    BSN is required to be a nurse active duty and as previous poster mentioned ability to join with ADN is getting more difficult (you can try) but you can also look at your local states army and air...

  19. Can you join military with an ADN?

    just_cause replied to breann44's topic in Government, Military

    breann, ADNs were still accepted by army reserve but this was in a limited capacity and is actually being phased out of practice even though it might meet baseline requirements - not accepted based on...

  20. Swore in...but they "made a mistake"

    just_cause replied to teddy4987's topic in Government, Military

    The reason I ask is in the past decade the commissioning route changed (this meant all officers, except USMA, commissioned as reserve officers despite being active duty... etc etc) and this results in...

  21. Swore in...but they "made a mistake"

    just_cause replied to teddy4987's topic in Government, Military

    Was this an official commissioning with DA form or just a ceremony of acceptance that was conducted? I'm sorry to hear about this.. would like to cont' to hear more information as the situation brings...

  22. OBLC Vegetarian?

    just_cause replied to PrettyinPink1234's topic in Government, Military

    Army doesn't have and shouldn't have to accommodate your diet. That being said the veggie meals are calorie dense and tasty. I have a friend that made it through several deployments and Ranger school...

  23. Navy for a pre-nursing student?

    just_cause replied to cp1436's topic in Government, Military

    If you want to be a nurse.. your primary goal is GET BSN. Get on track for that - then as Littleluvbugnavy mentioned you should be looking at the NCP program and can start packet end of Sophmore year...

  24. Meds for menstrual suppression

    just_cause replied to chris_at_lucas_RN's topic in Government, Military

    Marine Corp is small... their EOD numbers are very small... there female EOD numbers in that time frame is about FOUR. Just as a point of reference. I agree with all of the general reactions and...

  25. Physical Exam at the VA Hospital

    just_cause replied to UOLIN's topic in Government, Military

    Depends on your time line to see if the goal is realistic. Depends on what you consider natural. Depends on your BP change needed. Best of