just_cause

just_cause BSN, RN

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  1. What is the opposition to Universal Healthcare

    just_cause replied to ChicagoRN2010's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Tencat, now that I have read the rest of your post I am frankly saddened. It is sad to see an individual so confused about his/her own country. I wonder how many countries you have visited - or how...

  2. What is the opposition to Universal Healthcare

    just_cause replied to ChicagoRN2010's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I'm curious where you derive your opinion from? This is from the Joint Economic Committee. I'm afraid you have been drinking the punch that main stream media has poured for you Seriously please...

  3. very confused about joining reserves as ICU RN

    just_cause replied to 2soldiers44's topic in Government, Military

    Cindy, I totally sympathize with your APFT concerns... however, it is only a big deal now as it is the only current requirement you have... as soon as your feet are wet it will be superceeded by...

  4. US NAVY vs. US AIR FORCE

    just_cause replied to NYnur2010's topic in Government, Military

    Jeanie, Sounds like a good plan! Have you checked out related threads? Here are links to similar questions and some great replies: https://allnurses.com/forums/f57/navy-air-force-226547.html...

  5. How often should someone get a TB test?

    just_cause replied to Nurse Kel's topic in General Nursing

    The period of testing is normally based on your hospital (employers) standards/procedures. I do know many health care facilities require workers to pass a two step process for TB testing. I've take...

  6. Army Reserve Medical Corps College loan repayment incentive

    just_cause replied to joannekuhl's topic in Government, Military

    Yeah for better estimate the 28% should be a bit closer for ya It's good to plan for the worst..but also to know the

  7. Army Reserve Medical Corps College loan repayment incentive

    just_cause replied to joannekuhl's topic in Government, Military

    ..isn't it more like 28% taxed vs

  8. Q about Navy Corpsman

    just_cause replied to neenja's topic in Government, Military

    Gents, If I were an experienced corpsman... I would look at the path to becoming a PA as well. There are many bachelor PA programs still out there which have some serious pre-reqs...but you would be...

  9. Army Nurse Corps - Airborne school?

    just_cause replied to forwaters's topic in Government, Military

    forwaters, If you are assigned to a unit with the mission entailing 'vertical envelopment' or airborne - then airborne school slots are allotted to units whom prioritize who will go where. Some...

  10. O-1E paperwork (Army)

    just_cause replied to forwaters's topic in Government, Military

    forwaters, RME is on it... even if you are unable to straighten paperwork out for a few months as you jump through PCS orders, and OBC type things.... you will be fine as it can be backdated. I...

  11. Army Reserve Medical Corps College loan repayment incentive

    just_cause replied to joannekuhl's topic in Government, Military

    Littlesis, All incentives paperwork and admin actions are conducted by your recruiter - specifically your health care recruiter. Now - when you say you signed up for the 50k loan -what does this mean?...

  12. Army Reserve OBLC

    just_cause replied to olderthandirt2's topic in Government, Military

    Yes, in order to 'take leave for the holidays' you need to use your earned leave. AIT students and such, and at the unit level, will go into leave debt in case they have not yet accrued enough - and...

  13. Air Force , need help!

    just_cause replied to rjm719's topic in Government, Military

    wtbcrna, great response. I want to add to his statement on browsing all services. Please look at all factors but do not fall prey to the enticing benefits of bonuses and fast promotion rates. Rates...

  14. Army Reserve OBLC

    just_cause replied to olderthandirt2's topic in Government, Military

    Sassy, I am making some assumptions that my Army experiences would be the equivalent of what the navy school house would do... The "Christmas Season" typically has school houses stop for 2 weeks and...

  15. Army Reserve OBLC

    just_cause replied to olderthandirt2's topic in Government, Military

    sigh, I will forgo my christmas gorging in order to promote a team spirit.. but i expect everyone - and myself - to do some serious calorie expenditures... please don't be like my first college...

  16. Facing Shortage, Hospitals Offer Perks To Attract Nurses

    just_cause replied to lunden's topic in General Nursing

    - was this supposed to have a link into a web page or an

  17. Training / Continued training medical wise

    just_cause replied to JDCitizen's topic in Government, Military

    I'm having a hard time understanding the question based on how it is worded - but... In the Army there are options available for graduate level education in order to become an NP. This is the...

  18. Why would people choose to go to a NURSE PRACTITIONER as opposed to a physician?

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

    I think a lot of the confusion is fixed by replacing "nurses are doctors" with DNP are nurses who have a clinical doctorate. The phrase "doctor" in the health care realm has specific associations...

  19. True or False Advice

    just_cause replied to mukhorty's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    ...advice from a Chiro - hehe. haha. no thanks unless it directly relates directly to my

  20. Doing RN to BSN and working as a new grad

    just_cause replied to clhRN2b2010's topic in General Nursing

    I would look at the actual cost of 20k in loans... If that is your only stipulation perhaps use this viewpoint. If you are able to max out on unsubsidized loans and then the subsidized stafford loans...

  21. Army Nurse Corp - Specific Questions

    just_cause replied to just_cause's topic in Government, Military

    Correct - prior service are not required to attend OBC - but you need to discuss with your health care recruiter.... prior service also have the ability to retain rank (potentially) and there is a...

  22. very confused about joining reserves as ICU RN

    just_cause replied to 2soldiers44's topic in Government, Military

    John, I agree in the Army it was the case when I went through basic training -- however a few years ago, to aid in recruiting, the army created the weight control program and some 'alternative' PT...

  23. very confused about joining reserves as ICU RN

    just_cause replied to 2soldiers44's topic in Government, Military

    2 notes: Direct commission officers do not go to basic training and being over weight is not always a concern.... providing the actual body composition. I am now just overweight but that generalized...

  24. forward surgical team deployments

    just_cause replied to 1LTJSMITH's topic in Government, Military

    Jarneas - to caveat that.... a deployment refers to your home station unit moving and deploying in order to conduct a mission that is in a foreign country. a 'tour' is used to describe you being PCS'd...

  25. forward surgical team deployments

    just_cause replied to 1LTJSMITH's topic in Government, Military

    Army deployments are typically about 12 months. The 15 month deployment era was short lived and have been reduced back to 12 months... Now also realize the 12 month deployment includes the short...