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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 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,...

  5. 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...

  6. 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...

  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 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...

  9. 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...

  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 posted a topic in Government, Military

    I was asked to pick a specialty training area so that I have a seat after my first 12 months in med/surg. I am looking for any advice. Is one area any more 'deployable' than another (ex. ER vs CC). I...

  16. 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

  17. Future AN questions

    Cajun9479 posted a topic in Government, Military

    I am new to writing in this site, however not new to reading all the great posts. I am a soon to be graduate with BSN and joining the ANC as soon as possible after. I recently passed MEPS and go in...

  18. Military/VA RN's - Please post experiences for Students

    Cajun9479 replied to RNPATL's topic in Government, Military

    I was wondering if the 3.0 GPA is true. My recruiter never said anything about this. I have less than that but will have my BSN. I am planning to join the Army... hope I still

  19. My OBLC experiences

    Cajun9479 replied to IU95's topic in Government, Military

    Thank you so much IU95, this thread has been very helpful! Good luck in your journey.

  20. My OBLC experiences

    Cajun9479 replied to IU95's topic in Government, Military

    Wow, what a great post! this is what I've been looking for! I am new into the military and nursing, and really looking forward to graduating (Dec '07) and leaving for OBLC shortly thereafter. I had a...