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just_cause BSN, RN

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  1. Height and Weight Requirements

    Three Words: Cabbage Soup Diet hah... but seriously I concur with Esh. The great thing about the military is that standards are very clear and it's actually nice to know the standard and to work...
  2. I concur with above... you might not want to market your personal qualifications and ambitions and focus on what a CNA employeer would want - a CNA qualified person....vs a student wanting unique...
  3. Second Degree BSN Portland or Bay Area

    There are two..... OHSU offers an accelerated BSN (better check them quick application is due shortly..it's very easy app though Then you have the Linfield BSN program.... that's about it -
  4. Army Reserve OBLC

    attention - funny below. background: I am male. When I joined the Army in 2002 I sad down with the recruiter to schedule my MEPS physical...the recruiter had me initial next to several boxes on the...
  5. NP vs PA

    kizzy, Actually NPs do not require a BSN prior - that is an incorrect statement above. There are plenty of 2nd degree direct entry to MSN or ADN to MSN in order to become an NP. Search the...
  6. Which service to join???

    Hunter, 1. Army and Navy both have programs you can join for the last 24 months of your BSN program - as of now both had a 10k bonus plus 1k per month stipend. The AR has a ADN to BSN program that...
  7. male newgrads have easier time getting hired?

    I don't see why this would be offensive. Diversity in the workplace is a common 'steering' committee for HR... so i say -
  8. Money in the Army Nurse Corps!!!

    getnphd, the info older was presenting is also available from your ako web page... I'd walk you through but I no longer have my ako log in capability If you take a look at the areas that show the ORB...
  9. Army Reserve OBLC

    Athena, You need to take a trip down south about 20min http://www.olympiafarmersmarket.com/ The olympia farmers market is great - check it out! While stationed at FLWA I visited oly area and was so...
  10. ASN or BSN

    The ADN and BSN are both routes that result in obtaining your RN status. RNs are typically paid based on their RN status and not their level of education - that being said BSNs are the more 'likely'...
  11. Sites for ordering uniforms

    Cindy, what list are you looking at? The uniforms at 6k? Something is wrong there. An ACU set is roughly 110... For the poster about the uniform...they last forever... only purchase your school...
  12. many questions

    Yup, you can also find the army pt stuff...everywhere~.. here is a link i just googled to find the 'situp' demonstrated on youtube from an army 'master fitness' badge wearing
  13. Comfortable Boots??

    The info pasted at the bottom of this post states the guidance for 'commercial boots' with the ACU uniform. That being said, as with all regulation, you can't take away but you can add... and many...
  14. My OBLC experiences

    ...that being said I'm OCD as well I say that...but to me it DOES matter I wanted to share to peeps that it's not always a huge deal as long as you meet that minimum threshold... at a personal level...
  15. Army Reserve OBLC

    I was stationed at fort lewis for 4+ years and now reside in the general area... it's a great place to be! Let me know if you have any questions about FLWA or the general
  16. My OBLC experiences

    I will throw out that the APFT is of high important prior to joining the army and within the school house. However, I tend to believe that within units the emphasis is on 'passing' the APFT. It's an...
  17. Becoming an Air Force Nurse

    Sakuri, I recommend you browse through the goarmy, the air force and navy websites - they list several options. You can go through an ROTC program, you can be a civilian and then join, you can be a...
  18. Becoming an Air Force Nurse

    All commissioned officers need to have at least a BSN (MSN can be used instead...) only exception is the army reserve accepts those with an ADN.... Now you can enlist as a non-nurse position /...
  19. Becoming an Air Force Nurse

    All RN's in the military are required to have a BSN - only exception is the Army reserve will look at accepting those with an
  20. Becoming an Air Force Nurse

    RN's are commissioned officers in the military. You can marry your husband and still have an enlisted - commissioned officer marriage... you couldn't date into the other category if you were in the...
  21. Joining the army to obtain my RN or BSN??

    Ok - Good luck on your 'route to becoming an RN'. I was just responding to your initial inquiries and your goal of becoming a
  22. Joining the army to obtain my RN or BSN??

    Ok, you could choose to find a nursing program away from home. Or attend the school and not live at home.... or join the Army.. all are valid options - just evaluate and weight them all so you can...
  23. Joining the army to obtain my RN or BSN??

    xstalk, I recommend you continue doing reading and such prior to talking to a recruiter - that way you are aware of what is available now, prior to degree and later, after degree - and thus not...
  24. Money in the Army Nurse Corps!!!

    I haven't heard contrary - however, I was not aware the new fiscal year's benefit/incentives were actually
  25. Joining the army to obtain my RN or BSN??

    xstalk, there IS a program for enlisted soldiers to apply and then work towards a BSN through the Army.... HOWEVER, there are stipulations... it takes time to be eligible.... chances of being...