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  1. Time line for getting into Army Reserves as an ADN nurse

    just_cause replied to krazykev's topic in Government, Military

    Please note that a 68WM6 is not and does not function as an RN. A 68WM6 is a licensed practical nurse and yes is enlisted. The only MOS that functions as a nurse is the 66 series and is a...

  2. Navy or AF?

    just_cause replied to UpNAboutRN's topic in Government, Military

    Do you want to work with airmen or sailors and marines. Do you want to live on the coast or on the coast or inland.... there isn't one thing over another... I'd try and isolate which you think you'd...

  3. Drexel University-ACE Program Fall '09

    just_cause replied to BrieretheGr8's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    If you go through DREXELs financial aid online link - to a site like simpletuition.com, you can already plug in the information necessary to see your rates and to read the fine print to see what is...

  4. Drexel University-ACE Program Fall '09

    just_cause replied to BrieretheGr8's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    .... jrguzman, my understanding is a vehicle is pretty much needed for quarters 2-4 as your clinical locations are potentially - all over the place The 'attrition rate' of 0.5 seems high (not sure if...

  5. New grad/Air force nursing

    just_cause replied to Brbk6's topic in Government, Military

    Skeeber, one note - if you think you would enjoy a career - (or at least around 10 years) in the Air Force - (or Army or Navy) then you could enter with your BSN and make a strong assumption that you...

  6. New grad/Air force nursing

    just_cause replied to Brbk6's topic in Government, Military

    If your goal is to become a CRNA in the shortest time period I recommend not pursuing military at this time... if your goal is to serve in the military and have a future chance to get a full ride to...

  7. Navy Nurse Candidate Program

    just_cause replied to lsvalliant's topic in Government, Military

    1. the incentive is negotiable... as in take it or leave it If that is a concern I would also look at the option of pursing a direct commission as a nurse scheduled to occur at the time of your...

  8. How much are nurses making?

    just_cause replied to ksauce20's topic in Washington Nursing

    I would look up the job information on WA state's links.. if you go to the state gov home page they have some great job/salary info. Base pay for RN's in WA parts, (RN new grads aka no experience...),...

  9. accelerated BSN programs for transfer students W/O a batchelors

    just_cause replied to ORhopeful's topic in General Students

    They to require a lot of pre-reqs! I also kept in mind that ADN programs that are local..might be a very economical option - and upon entrance, to a hospital, as an RN many offer discounted ADN to BSN...

  10. Gay Nurses... help!

    just_cause replied to quakerkid's topic in Male Nursing Students

    It appears the poster of the comment was not inferring that his gay co-worker was lazy or working well with others based on his sexuality. If you read the statement in context it conveys that he...

  11. Moving to FT Lewis, WA area...

    just_cause replied to Corvette Guy's topic in Washington Nursing

    flip, This might at least help on the salary side - this is a link to the union 1199NW SEIU that serves a good deal of the sea area....

  12. Question about CNA's state to state

    just_cause replied to cradlecrewer's topic in General Nursing

    Your friend needs to check with that states requirements to see if it is required, to see how to go about certification, etc. There is a huge variance in policies and requirements across the

  13. Can't remember name - Reserves?

    just_cause replied to redshott's topic in Government, Military

    redshott, If your goal is to become a nurse and to serve in that capacity in the military full time - here is my 2 cents. Continue towards your BSN - take out loans and live frugally. Do not enlist at...

  14. Can't remember name - Reserves?

    just_cause replied to redshott's topic in Government, Military

    The army has a program that enables qualified enlisted (and non-nurse officers) to apply to gain a nursing education, while being active duty, and then serving as a nurse corp officer. I'd continuing...

  15. Navy Officer Nurse Corp

    just_cause replied to MaleRNstudent21's topic in Government, Military

    Jordan, I can give a perspective from Army experience as many things will be in common - but navy will be a bit different. While enlisted I would say it is virtually impossible to attain a BSN. This...

  16. Waiting for Drexel's orientation information

    just_cause replied to CalicoKitty's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Yeedee, I logged onto the 'background' check flyer's website and found out that the drug slip is utilized with that. Thanks for the

  17. NP or Pa?

    just_cause replied to bayareastudent73's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    ...patrick - good point. Also be aware you have time constraints of when you can apply to the program... usually after fulfilling 3 year initial obligation - then program has an annual time line which...

  18. Chief Nurse / Change of assignments

    just_cause replied to JDCitizen's topic in Government, Military

    JD, what branch are you looking at? You can enter the Army as an FNP. Your prior concerns that were voiced about NPs not being an NP was for being an ADULT NP within the Army- which there is no MOS...

  19. Contract offers

    just_cause replied to JDCitizen's topic in Government, Military

    Please include the service you are referring to... job or MOS title would be helpful as well. There is a cycle or recruiting - it begins with the new fiscal year which we are already well into.

  20. Waiting for Drexel's orientation information

    just_cause replied to CalicoKitty's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I received a packet with the immunization form, background check etc. However, there is a drug testing form enclosed but there are no directions or mention of it on the cover letter. Is anyone else...

  21. Waiting for Drexel's orientation information

    just_cause replied to CalicoKitty's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    AB092504, I had also received immunization forms a while back - which for me was not part of the packet that loner was mentioning (I'm still waiting for a packet from the nursing dept....) I had...

  22. Anyone have opinions on Madigan army hospital or Virginia Mason?

    just_cause replied to twantland's topic in Washington Nursing

    search via USAJOBS or search google for CPOL - federal jobs to support army and air force. v/r ps fed jobs typically take a while - the process is quite (very) slow compared to what you might expect....

  23. Drexel University-ACE Program Fall '09

    just_cause replied to BrieretheGr8's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    2nd degree, from what I have heard the lack of transportation can be difficult after the 1st quarter. I wasn't sure if you are planning/keeping the option to get a car at that point... but something...

  24. NP- info?

    just_cause replied to Nurse wanna-be's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    this forum has some great info for that - I'd also glance at NP curriculum at your local state colleges - perhaps their admission faq.... to get a basic understanding of the career field, options,...

  25. Time line for getting into Army Reserves as an ADN nurse

    just_cause replied to krazykev's topic in Government, Military

    ...active duty can submit 12 months prior to date of graduation - unsure about the reserve... I would say that if 6m was the case then you could definitely start building your packet at 12m out.