SpookyCat BSN, RN

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    Air Force Student Loan Repayment (or lack thereof??)

    SpookyCat posted a topic in Government, Military

    Hello All, I have posted on other older forums related to this a couple months ago. It seems as though the story has changed for me, yet again. Originally, my recruiter said to me that I could choose...
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    New Grad Operating Room or Ideal Image

    SpookyCat replied to StringOR's topic in Aesthetics

    StringOR, I am newer to the nursing field. Because I joined the military as a new grad I had an opportunity to work on a med-surg floor for 1.5 yrs, a pain management clinic for a little under 2 yrs...
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    To be OR not to be an OR Nurse?

    SpookyCat posted a topic in Operating Room

    I have been becoming increasingly interested in the OR over the past 6 months. I wanted to ask a few questions. A little Hx: I am currently a Med-Surg RN in the Air Force and have been for almost...
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    To be OR not to be an OR Nurse?

    SpookyCat replied to SpookyCat's topic in Operating Room

    Thank you soooo unbelievably much!! Your answers are extremely
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    Cell Phone Service in Anchorage and Surrounding Area

    SpookyCat posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello All! I will be moving to the Anchorage area in December '10 because I will be stationed at Elmendorf AFB. I currently have AT&T. It appears that I will have some sketchy service covering...
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    Question for anyone in the Airforce??

    SpookyCat replied to kellymcrn's topic in Government, Military

    I just graduated COT with the 10-06 class. For my class we were to report no later than 1600 on 23 AUG 10 and we graduated 24 SEP 2010. It ended up being 5 wks minus 1 weekend. If you just graduated...
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    AF COT 08/23/2010 Anyone Else out there?

    SpookyCat posted a topic in Government, Military

    Hey All, I will be going to COT on 08/23/2010. Are there any other people going to be there at the same time? I know that I am very early in posting this but I'd rather be months early than 1 minute...
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    COT and running

    SpookyCat replied to shayT!'s topic in Government, Military

    I was just on here trying to scrounge for more info about COT (starting in a little over a week). I agree with the others. That moment would be priceless in hilarity. Thanks for
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    NTP in Scottsdale, AZ

    SpookyCat replied to SpookyCat's topic in Government, Military

    Thank You Soooo Much!! This was VERY
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    NTP in Scottsdale, AZ

    SpookyCat posted a topic in Government, Military

    Hey All, I will be attending COT starting on 08/23/2010 and then graduating on 09/24/2010. After, I will be heading directly to NTP in Scottsdale, AZ. I had a few questions. Is it true that NTP at...
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    Air Force Student Loan Repayment (or lack thereof??)

    SpookyCat replied to SpookyCat's topic in Government, Military

    Hey Ms Pooh! I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for all your help with this topic as well as many other USAF topics. :) FYI I just found out 2 hours ago that I am DEFINITELY getting the Loan...
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    NTP in Scottsdale, AZ

    SpookyCat replied to SpookyCat's topic in Government, Military

    Hooray for
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    NTP in Scottsdale, AZ

    SpookyCat replied to SpookyCat's topic in Government, Military

    thanks
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    NTP in Scottsdale, AZ

    SpookyCat replied to SpookyCat's topic in Government, Military

    I'm actually a bit nervous/excited about it. I'll be soooo far away from home. lol It will definitely be an adventure
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    NTP in Scottsdale, AZ

    SpookyCat replied to SpookyCat's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks annabeap & mt_nurse!! Did/Do you have a car while you were there? I will not. Was it difficult for those without vehicles to access transportation? What kind of hours did you work?...
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    Limbo

    SpookyCat replied to New1LT's topic in Government, Military

    Don't feel alone. :) Even though I'm commissioning this thursday, I still don't know how many years I'll be in for. I'm on an alternate list for loan repayment. My parents are freaked cause I'm...
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    Shopping List/Packing List for COT

    SpookyCat posted a topic in Government, Military

    I've seen things posted on the site somewhere about specific items to bring to COT and now I can't seem to find it. Many were speaking of bringing printers, paper and other items (I think it was Ms....
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    Shopping List/Packing List for COT

    SpookyCat replied to SpookyCat's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks but there will be no way my car will make it that far. It is almost junkyard status right now at 12 years old.
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    Air Force Officer "Standards of Behavior" or SOBs

    SpookyCat posted a topic in Government, Military

    My recruiter recently informed me that it would be a good idea to know the SOBs prior to COT. (Is this true? Until last week, I haven't heard of this.) I have searched everywhere for info related to...
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    US Air Force COT 10-06

    SpookyCat replied to luvbug080688's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks Mid! So I'll be closer to the rear of the line (what line though?) being that my commissioning date will be this Thursday and I'm in the 10-06 class? (Yep I'm Clueless! Forgive me please!) Oooh...
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    US Air Force COT 10-06

    SpookyCat replied to luvbug080688's topic in Government, Military

    Hey All, I am an RN as of 6/22/10. I'm waiting to commission and hopefully it will take place sometime this week. I was just wondering what is required to access a uniform store on a base. Also, what...
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    US Air Force COT 10-06

    SpookyCat replied to luvbug080688's topic in Government, Military

    Hey Mid, What do you mean about your commissioning date? There are perks to it?
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    US Air Force COT 10-06

    SpookyCat replied to luvbug080688's topic in Government, Military

    I'm kind of excited to "play on the jungle gym." The thing that bothers me is the fact that I'll be there during the hottest season. I HATE Humid Heat. I'm from Ohio where there is definitely humid...
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    Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    SpookyCat replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey All FYI It worked for me!! I took my test yesterday morning. Yesterday evening I got the Good Pop-Up. Today, the Ohio Board of Nursing posts on their verification website that I AM A REGISTERED...
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    Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    SpookyCat replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Same here. My motto was not to take anything for granted until that "fat lady" has gone and keeled over from hypoxia. Just out of curiosity, has anyone ever got the "Good pop-up" and failed? I've...