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  1. Question regarding ASN and Army Reserve and Active duty

    Dino replied to Dino's topic in Government, Military

    Well, the figure I am giving is total cost, including transportation, books, fees, misc... the total cost of going to school is just not the tuition. But yes, most 2nd degree nursing programs in my...

  2. Married and looking to go military after BSN

    Dino posted a topic in Government, Military

    Originally, I had thought the Navy turned me down, turns out they took an extra long time to get things completed. Which they still are in the process of doing. My recruiter says it looks favorable...

  3. Differences in lifestyle and career path between Army and Navy RN

    Dino posted a topic in Government, Military

    I would like to know the differences between the two branches as it relates to a new nurse going into either branch based on the following: 1) I know the big 3 hospitals for Navy what are the choices...

  4. NCP only covers half tuition at 2nd degree BSN programs

    Dino posted a topic in Government, Military

    I am almost finished with my app. for NCP, however, I had to meet with the advisor for the 2nd degree BSN program I will be attending and the total cost for a year and a half schooling will be over...

  5. Did anyone here get accepted to Navy or Army NCP in past couple months?

    Dino posted a topic in Government, Military

    I was just wondering what the typical applicant that is accepted into the NCP looks like as I was not accepted into the Navy's NCP. My recruiter is trying to find out why. And quite frankly is...

  6. military obligation as a nurse during and after active duty

    Dino posted a topic in Government, Military

    If one is accepted to one of the nursing scholarship programs through Army, Navy ie) NCP etc... that pays for some tuition, what is the active duty time one owes to the military and if one decides not...

  7. navy NCP is taxed 28% ??!!

    Dino posted a topic in Government, Military

    I really want to join the Navy and have applied for the NCP, the problem is with tuition, travel to school, books, fees, PDA, health insurance etc.. etc.. all said and told will cost 51,000. Does the...

  8. GI Bill and nurse officer

    Dino posted a topic in Government, Military

    If after serving as a nurse in the military and going back to civilian does one have the opportunity to utilize the GI bill for paying for graduate school if they elect or cannot re sign after their...

  9. service obligation for nurse NCP

    Dino posted a topic in Government, Military

    Was wondering about the service obligation for nurse NCP program. I heard it was 3 years and also 5 years, any idea on which or if it is variable?

  10. Is Navy a good choice for a new 40 yo male nurse?

    Dino posted a topic in Government, Military

    I have been debating for a couple years now to go into nursing and make a second career of doing it in the Navy. I have read alot on here but have a few questions: 1) One coming in as a new nurse...

  11. NCP only covers half tuition at 2nd degree BSN programs

    Dino replied to Dino's topic in Government, Military

    This sounds like a response from a recruiter. Thanks for the reply. I actually did not chose a more expensive program in my area. That is the cost including living expenses for between a year and...

  12. Army and CRNA program

    Dino posted a topic in Government, Military

    I have read on here that the Army needs CRNA's and that qualified people can enter directly into their CRNA program due to lack of applicants qualifying for their program, any truth to this? Also,...

  13. Consider military nursing??

    Dino posted a topic in Government, Military

    Was wondering if anyone had any feedback about making military nursing a wise career move? For me this would be a 2nd career, I've been working in another area for a while now, and want a change. I...

  14. going to navy as RN w/out nursing experience

    Dino posted a topic in Government, Military

    I am close to submitting my package for NCP program, and have a few questions: 1) I will be attending a 12 month 2nd degree BSN program, will I have an opportunity to study/prepare for the NCLEX...

  15. FNP work settings and benefits

    Dino posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I was looking into the difference in benefits for a FNP working in/for a hospital vs clinical setting/private practice. I really do not have alot of knowledge in this area. The reason I ask is I am...

  16. FNP work settings and benefits

    Dino replied to Dino's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I appreciate the info. and the link to NP websites. My main concern I guess is not so much annual compensation, as is retirement plans, including pensions, are these a rare commodity to receive as a...

  17. can military change mandatory retirement age

    Dino posted a topic in Government, Military

    Just curious because I have intentions of making the military a career move, problem is I will be 38 once I complete my BSN, nursing is a second career for me. Question is I know you have to have 20...

  18. does each service promote rank at same timeframes?

    Dino posted a topic in Government, Military

    Just wondering if there are differences in the rate of promotions between the services? For example does Navy promote faster than Airforce in light of equal performance or are there prety much the...

  19. Is military nursing honestly better or worse than civilian?

    Dino posted a topic in Government, Military

    As I anticipate being accepted into a 2nd degree BSN program, my goal was to go into the military and work as a nurse then onto a specialty, preferably anesthesia, if not then NP. I currently work in...

  20. Is O-chem and physics required for CRNA?

    Dino posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I have taken both, my degree is in biology, but I earned the degree a few years back. I should be attending a 2nd degree BSN program this fall. I am interested in anesthesia, anyway I found a site...

  21. Ok, decision time on ADN or 2nd degree BSN for anesthesia school

    Dino posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I am in a pickle. Cost of accelerated BSN program is 40K before living for 12 months, cost of local community college ADN program for 16 months, 11k, I lose about 7 months by going to ADN program vs...

  22. BS + ADN chances?

    Dino replied to sum07's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi, I am in same boat as you, sort of. My issue is I have been accepted to a 2nd degree BSN program, 12 months and get BSN, only issue is it will cost me almost 40k, that's before living expenses....

  23. level of difficulty 2nd degree BSN program vs ADN

    Dino posted a topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I am accepted to both, I do have intentions of getting masters at at some point, or CRNA. I do obviously holg a BS in biology, and some graduate courses in the sciences. Knowing most masters programs...

  24. anyone here get BSN by going to 2nd degree program

    Dino posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Just wondering how feasible it is to obtain a 3.5 or better in a 2nd degree BSN program. I am not sure if getting a 3.5 or better in a ADN program would be better than getting my RN sooner at a 2nd...

  25. Anyone here in/went through a 2nd degree BSN program??

    Dino posted a topic in Male Nursing Students

    Hi, I have been contemplating going back to school for RN for a few years now, anyway I have been accepted to a 2nd degree BSN. I have plans on graduate degree ie)NP, CRNA, etc... not sure at this...