SpookyCat BSN, RN

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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. I took my NCLEX-RN today (0900 Eastern time) and stopped at 115ish. I got the "Good" Pop-up too! Please Please Please let it be Accurate!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! -prays to the Nursing...
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    Nursing School: Officially the Hardest Thing I've Ever Done

    SpookyCat replied to werkinit's topic in General Students

    One day at a time.. Don't think of EVERYTHING that is expected. Don't be overwhelmed on the day they hand out the syllabi and state all the expectations they'll have of you until the end of the...
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    Nursing School: Officially the Hardest Thing I've Ever Done

    SpookyCat replied to werkinit's topic in General Students

    Hey northstar & all those who this applies, I agree. I too believe that nursing school was the Most Difficult thing I've ever done. I used to be a Psych major and enjoyed getting straight A's...
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    Air Force Student Loan Repayment (or lack thereof??)

    SpookyCat replied to SpookyCat's topic in Government, Military

    FYI (this comes from my recruiter): One is eligible for an accessions loan repayment when signing on for 3 year active duty term. This is because the loan repayment obligation is served Concurrently...
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    Air Force Nurse Corps

    SpookyCat replied to luvbug080688's topic in Government, Military

    I second this statement. The chief nurse at Wright-Pat was awesome. It felt like we were chatting rather than
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    Air Force Student Loan Repayment (or lack thereof??)

    SpookyCat replied to SpookyCat's topic in Government, Military

    Yes I was told that it would go directly to my lender but I would never see the whole 40k because of taxes. I swear I was told that it was a 3 year commitment of active duty. Now there were some...
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    Air Force Student Loan Repayment (or lack thereof??)

    SpookyCat replied to SpookyCat's topic in Government, Military

    Whoa.... wait a minute. I was told that for 3 years I could get the loan repayment (40k or 28k after
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    For COT class 10-06 AUG 23

    SpookyCat replied to legs068's topic in Government, Military

    I don't mean to sound dense, but honestly I am not seeing what you are referring to. At the top of the page I see a button that says "Request to Join," which I have clicked. A box appears and states...
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    For COT class 10-06 AUG 23

    SpookyCat replied to legs068's topic in Government, Military

    Ok I just requested to join on FB and all it says is: "Unable to Join. Group membership is
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    I know searching stinks, so if you have a COT question for 10-04....

    SpookyCat replied to carolinapooh's topic in Government, Military

    Logistics Logistics Logistics!!! Yikes! Help? Ok. So after some reading on this thread I have a couple questions. I was planning to fly to COT. (10-06 class) How much should/am I allowed to bring...
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    For COT class 10-06 AUG 23

    SpookyCat replied to legs068's topic in Government, Military

    Hello! Just an FYI. I started a thread awhile back titled, "AF COT 08/23/2010 Anyone Else out there?" There has been a bunch of posts and etc from those, including myself, who will be there. :)...
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    AF COT 08/23/2010 Anyone Else out there?

    SpookyCat replied to SpookyCat's topic in Government, Military

    Welcome again Everyone and Best of Luck/Congratulations to All! Jay, if you would like to start a Facebook page, go for it! To my knowledge, no one else has done so. I did not know it at the time I...
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    Alternate List for ADHPLRP

    SpookyCat replied to TriMan08's topic in Government, Military

    Please help! My nerves are shot r/t this situation! It sounds like many of you have received word that you are on a "alternate list" for the ADHPLRP. This concerns me because my recruiter told me that...
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    Does Death Have A Smell?

    SpookyCat replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    I too have had an odd experience. I worked an internship at a large hospital a couple summers ago in an ICU. When one of our patients died I was asked to help the nurse take the passed-individual to...
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    AF COT 08/23/2010 Anyone Else out there?

    SpookyCat replied to SpookyCat's topic in Government, Military

    Hi Luvbug! That is soooooo awesome! I am Jealous of your first assignment! I would so so so love to go to the UK! :) Anyway I will definitely see you at COT! Welcome! Please feel free to keep in...
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    Duty Stations

    SpookyCat replied to Hungry4Success's topic in Government, Military

    I listed Elmendorf last and thats what they gave me!!!
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    Elmendorf AFB Nursing: Questions Questions Questions

    SpookyCat posted a topic in Government, Military

    Hello All, I was curious if there was anyone out there that was ever stationed at Elmendorf AFB as an Active duty nurse. I am a senior in my BSN program. I will graduate in May '10. COT 08/23/10. NTP...
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    Elmendorf AFB Nursing: Questions Questions Questions

    SpookyCat replied to SpookyCat's topic in Government, Military

    Thank you, wtbcrna! You have been an awesome help! I will definitely look you up when I get there. It looks like I won't be there until a little less than a year from now. Best of luck to you in your...
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    AF COT 08/23/2010 Anyone Else out there?

    SpookyCat replied to SpookyCat's topic in Government, Military

    BSN Graduation date is May 15, 2010. I was thinking of taking a short weekend NCLEX review course offered by Kapplan prior to taking boards in June/July. Wow I must have went through this whole...
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    Duty Stations

    SpookyCat replied to Hungry4Success's topic in Government, Military

    I got Elmendorf as my 1st assignment but I won't be there until a little less than a year from now after I complete my BSN, COT, & NTP. It is considered to be overseas and it was my 4th choice on...
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    Complaints You've Heard During Nursing School

    SpookyCat replied to guiltysins's topic in General Students

    1.) The community class, to me was a waste of time. It was taught by an instructor in my school who's english was terrible........ there is so much much more to this but I'm done with it. 2.) If it...
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    Elmendorf AFB Nursing: Questions Questions Questions

    SpookyCat replied to SpookyCat's topic in Government, Military

    Thank you all again for the info! rghbsn: I know I sound like such a newb when I ask this but I am having a hard time researching certain terms. What exactly is an "E designator?" Lunah: My...
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    AF COT 08/23/2010 Anyone Else out there?

    SpookyCat replied to SpookyCat's topic in Government, Military

    Oh this is awesome! I wish all of you the BEST of LUCK! I am already counting down the days till graduation (122 to be exact! lol). Where is everyone from (you don't have to be very specific if you...
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    Do you think I should change my major?...PLEASE HELP?!

    SpookyCat replied to TrinaCNA's topic in General Nursing

    I was in a similar situation when I 1st started in school. There was a 2 year waiting list at my community college. I had already had some of my core aka pre-nursing classes completed by that time. I...
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    Elmendorf AFB Nursing: Questions Questions Questions

    SpookyCat replied to SpookyCat's topic in Government, Military

    Thank You So Much wtbcrna!! How long have you been at Elmendorf? Do you know how long one's average assignment lasts? I'm planning to sign for 3 years and didn't know if I should plan on spending that...