just_cause

just_cause BSN, RN

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  1. many questions

    just_cause replied to Staczse7's topic in Government, Military

    Great situation :) I only know a few answers. I "Believe" Reserve OBC is 3.5 weeks and Active is 10 weeks. I would take your significant other as he can at least listen and help you talk about options...

  2. January OBLC Army Nurse Corps

    just_cause replied to forwaters's topic in Government, Military

    Look on the goarmy website under incentives. For the reserves there is a bonus.. there is loan repayment... it depends on your current situation and what you might benefit from. There isn't a lot of...

  3. Lpn

    just_cause replied to Blessed_1's topic in Government, Military

    PS - i forget to mention to check with your states Army NG... ours has a ADN to BSN program that will pay a stipend of 1600 a month.. I might have confused that previously.. So yes Reserve and Guard...

  4. Question about becoming an Army Public Health Nurse

    just_cause replied to tmarie75's topic in Government, Military

    If you look under the career and specialties of goarmy.com you will the requirements for each specialty: If you have the one year of exp call a health care recruiter - if not, I'd try and get a year...

  5. Lpn

    just_cause replied to Blessed_1's topic in Government, Military

    Army nurses are commissioned officers with a BSN or MSN who typicall receive a direct commission. In the reserves you can receive a commission in the nurse corp with an ADN after you have passed your...

  6. Money in the Army Nurse Corps!!!

    just_cause replied to RNjustlikeU's topic in Government, Military

    Cindy - good catch, do you have a copy of your orders? I had several friends who had problems with bonuses or proper BAH coding or proper time in grade etc etc. When the arrived at their duty station...

  7. NO bonus and NO student loan repayment to join USAF?

    just_cause replied to mommy2BCD's topic in Government, Military

    Good advice NOT to take any faith in a retroactive bonus - that is obscenely funny to me.... omg if a recruiter even mentioned that... I would either storm out or pee myself laughing... perhaps

  8. Military Nursing

    just_cause replied to Impatient02's topic in Government, Military

    check out the military forum within allnurses.... the army has a program very similar to the navy nurse cadet program... 5k bonus up front, 5k later plus 1k a month.. you can start your junior year...

  9. Great Quote

    just_cause replied to twistedpupchaser's topic in Government, Military

    "the only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing" - edmund burke "if you want peace, prepare for war" - flavius vegetius

  10. Im looking for ABSN Programs in CA, NY, MA, CO, WA?

    just_cause replied to JessiePants's topic in General Nursing

    Jessie, sorry - here is the link of all accelerated Bachelors and Masters..

  11. Im looking for ABSN Programs in CA, NY, MA, CO, WA?

    just_cause replied to JessiePants's topic in General Nursing

    Jesse, Here is a list of aBSN programs by

  12. What is the physical requirment for Army Reserve

    just_cause replied to rholman's topic in Government, Military

    Height and Weight Standards: http://www.usarec.army.mil/hq/apa/rc/weight.htm Physical Fitness Tips for those getting 'back in the game': Start SLOW to get your lower extremeties back in shape and to...

  13. NO bonus and NO student loan repayment to join USAF?

    just_cause replied to mommy2BCD's topic in Government, Military

    Shannon - good call. I agree. I applaud those who step up to serve.... now that being said money is obviously part of the decision and should be taken into consideration when choosing a path - but I...

  14. My OBLC experiences

    just_cause replied to IU95's topic in Government, Military

    I had a friend in Ranger school was 47.... he didn't make it.. but he got to Florida and is a good example of how determination can overcome ...."oldness"

  15. Money in the Army Nurse Corps!!!

    just_cause replied to RNjustlikeU's topic in Government, Military

    Good luck - I don't "most recruiters will do anything... to get you to join" that is a large stereotype - and you have to be concerned enough about yourself to do a bit of research as well... it's...

  16. Money in the Army Nurse Corps!!!

    just_cause replied to RNjustlikeU's topic in Government, Military

    The active duty loan repayment is up to 114k, the reserve loan repayment is up to 50k.... you will need to talk to a recruiter to see your obligation for a bonus + a loan repayment. Check out the link...

  17. Navy Officer Nurse Corp

    just_cause replied to MaleRNstudent21's topic in Government, Military

    Southern, can you provide me an example of how 'quickly' the paperwork / process can go from start to finish/commissioning?

  18. My OBLC experiences

    just_cause replied to IU95's topic in Government, Military

    I agree with RMe4life. That is a long way to drive in order to try on - and not purchase a uniform. If you go to a second hand store or value village you will likely find a LOT of old green army BDUs...

  19. New RN (and old NCO!) looking to join Army Reserve, couple of obstacles, though:

    just_cause replied to new RN old GI's topic in Government, Military

    I am not a recruiter type..but a 'google' type... perhaps the below helps explain? On RE-3A - Section 2. http://usmilitary.about.com/od/theorderlyroom/l/blcode3.htm RE-3A - Section 1....

  20. Army Nursing

    just_cause replied to Mary C's topic in Government, Military

    CONUS - continental US / OCONUS - outside continental US (ie korea,

  21. NO bonus and NO student loan repayment to join USAF?

    just_cause replied to mommy2BCD's topic in Government, Military

    Sassy/veronica, I concur with thoughts above.. I love the army.. however, the AF and Navy IMHO have some features that might make it more family friendly ie location, people living in areas of...

  22. How will my day and life routines go?

    just_cause replied to Care&Joy's topic in Government, Military

    Assignments and promotion information for 66series is in DA PAM

  23. Some Suggestions and Answers PLS!

    just_cause replied to nellybly18's topic in Government, Military

    i had a few notes - thought i'd contribute my

  24. what is army nursing really like?

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

    2soldiers44, there are some links to army nurse blogs in the forum - as well as a few personal accounts - which you can do a quick search on. Sounds like you are in a good situation - good

  25. Please Help Me Choose My Nursing Path!!!!

    just_cause replied to MedicalDreams's topic in General Nursing

    Epinephrine aka