Cajun9479

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1. Army - Your 1st assignment and deployment

   Cajun9479 replied to Renee4christ's topic in Government, Military

   Thanks for the reply. What has made you not to want to be a "lifer"? If I remember correctly, you are at BAMC, right? I recieved orders today and will be there soon! Looking forward to it and can't...

2. Army - Your 1st assignment and deployment

   Cajun9479 replied to Renee4christ's topic in Government, Military

   Hey there Gen. Its good to hear from you again. I read your last posting about being put on night shifts early on and being deployed sooner than expected. Do you still feel as though you made the...

3. Army Nurse- Loan Repayment Plan

   Cajun9479 replied to jmet1020's topic in Government, Military

   So we get bonuses after officer basic? What if we are reporting early before OLBC? My recruiter told me I should get it upon reporting to duty station, but I have learned thats not always

4. What I wished someone would have told me the first go around!

   Cajun9479 replied to Cajun9479's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   NICURN2B08, There is a Hurst book here in San Antonio in a bookstore that I read through. I know that my nursing class back home in LA went through the 3 day course and the only good thing about it...

5. Currently in OBLC

   Cajun9479 replied to newmeafter45's topic in Government, Military

   Sorry about the last post. I was at work and in a hurry. I meant to ask about PDAs and if they are allowed in military hospitals. Are cell phones allowed if they have a camera? I have a Treo that...

6. What I wished someone would have told me the first go around!

   Cajun9479 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Hello all! I recently passed the NCLEX-RN this past week. I failed it the first time earlier this year, and I am kicking myself for it. Although I am very blessed for the 3 months I've spent as a CNA,...

7. Currently in OBLC

   Cajun9479 replied to newmeafter45's topic in Government, Military

   Wow, thanks for the great post! I am going in August to OBLC. If I already live in SA, do I still stay with everyone else? My recruiter told me I could stay at my house if I wanted. Is this correct?...

8. First paycheck?

   Cajun9479 replied to Cajun9479's topic in Government, Military

   Yea, I will be in the March 23 class. Please let me know what your recruiter says, that would be great! Yea, I heard the $600 for clothing part as well, but I planned on using the $600 for ACUs and...

9. First paycheck?

   Cajun9479 posted a topic in Government, Military

   So I am leaving for OBLC March 7, and I have been told to have enough money to last me 2 months or so. What? Are there any options here? Isn't there advanced pay? If so, how long does it take to get...

10. How do I become an Army Nurse??

    Cajun9479 replied to theshirls's topic in Government, Military

    Hey LT Genn! I guess this is mainly for you, or anyone else in the Fort Sam area. I knwo that you are on here frequently and offer some good advice. So here is my situation: I recently recieved...

11. getting ready for basics

    Cajun9479 replied to ajcranky's topic in Government, Military

    Anybody know the dates for next year's OBLC? I graduate in December so I was wondering if I get my PASSING NCLEX scores back in January sometime, when will I be looking at leaving.

12. Interesting blog about OBLC experiences

    Cajun9479 replied to IU95's topic in Government, Military

    Wow, great to hear you made it Gen!!! I have been reading your posts and learning so much from them. Thanks for all the effort you have put into this site! I just recieved word that I passed boards,...

13. I'm thinking of Joining the Navy as a Nurse... ?

    Cajun9479 replied to Wheaties's topic in Government, Military

    $100,000??? Where did this come from? I am close to being an Army Nurse, but if this is out

14. Contacted AMEDD recruiter today

    Cajun9479 replied to PurrRN's topic in Government, Military

    "May take a bonus of $25,000 with no student loan repayment. There is a 5 year commitment." I was told there is a 4 year commitment for the $25k sign on bonus. Also, I was told that is too late as a...

15. Picking a specialty

    Cajun9479 replied to Cajun9479's topic in Government, Military

    I found when picking your specialty you have four choices: CC, L&D, psych, and OR. I was worried between ER nursing and CC nursing. I guess ER nursing is a specialty down the