just_cause

just_cause BSN, RN

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  1. Questions about being an Army Nurse

    just_cause replied to dizzyelizzy's topic in Government, Military

    yes. all of that is taught upon entry. I'd focus on the BSN portion and cont' reading the boards. Most applicants being accepted - at this moment- have BSN + with some experience. I'd keep that in...

  2. Potential Nurse: Should I join the military?

    just_cause replied to NurseStudentBelle's topic in Government, Military

    Military might be a great choice for you. That being said at this point I would recommend you simply focus on obtaining your BSN, continuing to learn about the branches of service and nursing...

  3. RN looking to join Army National Guard but...

    just_cause replied to lwood336's topic in Government, Military

    get accepted into a BSN bridge program and you can start your packet 1 year out from graduation date (if that is something you are willing / able to do) otherwise you could keep tabs on upcoming...

  4. January OBLC

    just_cause replied to sassysoldier's topic in Government, Military

    Do you guys have any feedback / input on which posts are 'in-demand' aside from

  5. Accepted into Army NC, now what

    just_cause replied to just_cause's topic in Government, Military

    Service Members Civil Relief

  6. Just a few basic questions...

    just_cause replied to Kiringat's topic in Government, Military

    BSN = BSN, shouldn't be a problem. The biggest things to keep in mind is that it is very competitive, this year they only had one board - in October, the beginning of the fiscal year. So depending on...

  7. Accepted into Army NC, now what

    just_cause replied to just_cause's topic in Government, Military

    Trauma - No they can do a ceremony.. even if it is was a 'show' for the family. I would definitely advocate for this.. if you are able to call in and talk to the station NCOIC and just explain it...

  8. Army reserve question

    just_cause replied to cpez's topic in Government, Military

    ultimately an 'amedd' type ANG board will appoint that - its not necessarily in the hands of the recruiter. 1LT to CPT is short time in grade in the overall scheme of things.. if new to military you...

  9. Military Nursing. Dont know what to do... Help

    just_cause replied to RTRNBSN's topic in Government, Military

    If you want military and specifically Air Force then I'd recommend getting an RN job and 1-2 years of experience. Along the way try to meet / make a few contacts that would be good references...

  10. Army Reserve Nursing

    just_cause replied to dfdsue's topic in Government, Military

    in any component everyone is potentially deployable - this is the whole point of service. That being said different reserves have different unit mission / roles. You can look into the reserve unit...

  11. rent vs buy

    just_cause replied to Yammar's topic in Government, Military

    So the advice "if you don't know what to do then rent" is poor advice to you.. that's fine. It's my opinion. Should be fresh in peoples mind with recent housing bubble. The main point of my post is...

  12. Navy Nurse Corps - Questions

    just_cause replied to myeire's topic in Government, Military

    that being said almost everything can be found by the individual who is curious. This info is readily available via google searches.. to include recruiter handbooks, ppts, etc... especially for those...

  13. Is there still a military nursing shortage?

    just_cause replied to CABB's topic in Government, Military

    Your timeline from BSE to BSN will be extended to complete the necessary pre-reqs, await for next application period to school, +1-2 years depending on program (post bach accel vs standard 2 year...

  14. rent vs buy

    just_cause replied to Yammar's topic in Government, Military

    if you don't know what to do - the answer is always rent.... + as a service member your best bet is to focus on hitting retirement 20 years of service - as meeting this will afford you much more then...

  15. South Puget Sound VS Centralia Nursing Programs

    just_cause replied to hannahjean5's topic in Washington Nursing

    ... the hybrid classes are not so much by choose or to support distance learning. They are portions of a class (or majority of some smaller classes) that you have online modules for ... I'm just...

  16. November 2010 Air Force Board Selections

    just_cause replied to w2cross2blue's topic in Government, Military

    in addition things expire - i know on the army side the letters of rec are recommended within 1 year from board date and physical has 2 year expiration from physical to the time of commissioning (for...

  17. ANC Nov Board & M5 ID

    just_cause replied to traumaRN1908's topic in Government, Military

    Congrats Lunah, AJ, they have taken a few new grads (ie future grads with no exp) but it was obviously crazy

  18. ANC Nov Board & M5 ID

    just_cause replied to traumaRN1908's topic in Government, Military

    No it says you put a preference in, you do it within 6-12 months while active duty, that you need 1 year of nursing exp prior to attending, that needs of army trump your timing preference... I would...

  19. Accepted into Army NC, now what

    just_cause replied to just_cause's topic in Government, Military

    I signed my papers a few days ago. You can swear in but this depends on when your orders are posted.. i believe they are looking at swearing you in and doing the da71 (oath of office) 3 days prior to...

  20. UW BSN Fall 2011

    just_cause replied to bsn2013's topic in Washington Nursing

    go to bsn pre-req chart it shows exactly which courses are used to create a score that is used to determine your grade competitiveness to the nursing

  21. ANC Nov Board & M5 ID

    just_cause replied to traumaRN1908's topic in Government, Military

    I would just keep in mind that the specialty course agreement states those four options are what you have to choose from - and elsewhere specifically states against community health and ER as these...

  22. ANC Nov Board & M5 ID

    just_cause replied to traumaRN1908's topic in Government, Military

    look at your contract... if it is the standard specialty course guarantee it would outline the timeline requirements and what courses are available (which in the 'course guarantee' excludes ER and...

  23. Accepted into Army NC, now what

    just_cause replied to just_cause's topic in Government, Military

    You should the contract pretty straight forward and easy to read :) just retain a copy for yourself and

  24. ANC Nov Board & M5 ID

    just_cause replied to traumaRN1908's topic in Government, Military

    I just wanted to say I've been on these boards for a while... I'm excited to say I was selected at this board and will be a 66H. Truly excited. Congrats to my future peers and to those not-selected...

  25. ANC Nov Board & M5 ID

    just_cause replied to traumaRN1908's topic in Government, Military

    congrats trauma! for those posting selection if willing would you recap your selection as active, or AECP, or identifier