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  1. army nurse training

    just_cause replied to ajcranky's topic in Government, Military

    Here is what I'm tracking as the 'standard' first duty station for nurses - at one of the Army's Medical Center's. OCONUS-HI and Germany Walter...

  2. army nurse training

    just_cause replied to ajcranky's topic in Government, Military

    lifeafter, on your top 3 duty station as a generic entry level nurse you have HUGE chance of getting top 1, 2 or 3.. they actually have to send up the chain of command when that cannot be met... the...

  3. Officer Commission and age limits

    just_cause replied to midlifecareerchg's topic in Government, Military

    midlife, it sounds like you are just starting your research - best of luck, let me know if you have any specific questions. You can add your cumulative time in service, dd214.., and add that to the...

  4. army nurse training

    just_cause replied to ajcranky's topic in Government, Military

    Lifeafter, good point. The course guarantee is only available for psych, obgyn, OR, and Critical care - and I also the stipulation is that you first duty station is CONUS. Those are available as part...

  5. Nursing or pharmacist?

    just_cause replied to Shift_Mike's topic in General Nursing

    Pharmd Pre-reqs for chemistry normally include the 1-year general chem sequence and 1-year organic chem sequence. I would look at cost of education as a factor - sometimes despite how badly you want...

  6. Officer Commission and age limits

    just_cause replied to midlifecareerchg's topic in Government, Military

    If you are 're-enlisting' in the reserves the age limit will be dependent upon how much time prior service you have already completed. If you are looking at being a WO in the Med Repair - I'm making...

  7. army nurse training

    just_cause replied to ajcranky's topic in Government, Military

    Very good advice~ However the school guarantee is part of your packet which you submit. Like anything in the world it's not a 100% guaranteed until it occurs - however this isn't like the recruiter...

  8. Military Pay Off Loans

    just_cause replied to UjonesRN's topic in Government, Military

    Lionstudent, you planned this out didn't you.... for the O1/2/3E all you need is 4 years and 1 day of 'time in service'... my understanding is reserve 'drills' count up day by day and so should your...

  9. I should apply for Nursing and/or PA?

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

    Most PA schools recommend a day of shadowing to pre-PA students to ensure they know what the PA realm entails. However, if you were a medical doctor outside the US this will like cover the HCE...

  10. Questions concerning Army Reserve Nurse Commission

    just_cause replied to idtx2's topic in Government, Military

    Are the requirements an ADN and current NCLEX license? Yes. Any nursing/health care experience other than clinicals during school required? No you could be a new grad. Exp may enable you to...

  11. army nurse training

    just_cause replied to ajcranky's topic in Government, Military

    Lion, that's great - and what coincidence (or not~) on the just_cause portion. I will caveat that I believe the course guarantee is also stipulated on your staying CONUS your first duty station - that...

  12. Military Pay Off Loans

    just_cause replied to UjonesRN's topic in Government, Military

    That is correct... Your loan repayment is only based off the initial principle of your loan - 28% tax... and first payment doesn't hit til end of year 1 completion in the army. So if you have 50K in...

  13. PMHNP job outlook

    just_cause replied to Btrfly21's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    fidelio, great posting! It is always interesting to 'hear' about the turf wars and to understand the implications they have for whole professions. It is always scary to me that the general public...

  14. army nurse training

    just_cause replied to ajcranky's topic in Government, Military

    lion, right now you are able to guarantee a critcal care path (16 week course) after completion of your initial med surg period... it's party of the commissioning process and the course guarantee is...

  15. Ten Reasons Why American Health Care Is so Bad

    just_cause replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    RN4MERCY, thank you for the personalized posting, However, my inquiry on what this statement meant by 46 meant, "What is more important SUVs for soccer moms or health care for the children." was not...

  16. Navy Officer Nurse Corp

    just_cause replied to MaleRNstudent21's topic in Government, Military

    lubdub, I would inquire at when the board date is - it should be 2 or 3 weeks max after the board from when you get results.. the board date is what you want to know... if you have your packet there...

  17. Ten Reasons Why American Health Care Is so Bad

    just_cause replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Quote from RN4Mercy: "Please just explain, then,'cause it was your analogy in the first place, and it seems to me you pulled it out of the air" RN4mercy, No the analogy was made by 46, not myself. I...

  18. Ten Reasons Why American Health Care Is so Bad

    just_cause replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    RN4Mercy- I still do not see any correlation between health care for children and moms driving SUVs. Your 'explanation' did not provide any clarity on that point. I like the discussion of health care...

  19. Navy? AF? Army? . . . eventually CRNA

    just_cause replied to mestizorx's topic in Government, Military

    mest, one quick note: with the Army - in addition to a financial incentive you are able to guarantee your ability to attend a residency in ICU... it's a 4 month long course and you typically go after...

  20. Navy? AF? Army? . . . eventually CRNA

    just_cause replied to mestizorx's topic in Government, Military

    Evening, The army has a great CRNA program. The Navy's officers have a bit more of a divide between enlisted and officers... I served for several years in the army as an officer and never felt a lack...

  21. Ten Reasons Why American Health Care Is so Bad

    just_cause replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Actually the senate voted the Iraq war resolution and 29 democrats voted for it and 21 against. I actually believe John Edwards and Hillary Clinton were both present and voted 'yea' to pass it as a...

  22. Fastest way to ADN or BSN

    just_cause replied to TheCloser's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    PA has an 11 month accelerated BSN for those with prior BA/BS. LA has a 10 month accelerated ADN for those with prior BA/BS. with no pre-reqs I recommend getting pre-reqs done - do them broad enough...

  23. Thank You all...

    just_cause replied to Finalapproach's topic in Government, Military

    FinalApproach, As an AMEDD (future) officer have you referenced AR135-101 CHP3. This might assist. With a masters in SW you gain time as well.. however I think your constructive time will max out as...

  24. Thank You all...

    just_cause replied to Finalapproach's topic in Government, Military

    Final Approach, how many years have you been working the capacity of a social worker?

  25. CRNA army/airforce

    just_cause replied to KAE01's topic in Government, Military

    KAE01, I did a google search of: airforce crna programs and it gave quite a few 'all nurse' thread links. Here is one that answered some of your questions - and it provided a good recommendation to...