GetnPhD

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1. what is army nursing really like?

   GetnPhD replied to 2soldiers44's topic in Government, Military

   Thanks Athena, I try to pass on any information that I may have. As you know, there are many different considerations in Army nursing, just as there is in civilian nursing. I thank each and every...

2. what is army nursing really like?

   GetnPhD replied to 2soldiers44's topic in Government, Military

   Hi 2 soliders, When I was at OBLC, we had several who were 45+, one of my friends was 54. She is a midwife so perhaps that is why she got a waiver for her age? I guess it really depends upon their...

3. what is army nursing really like?

   GetnPhD replied to 2soldiers44's topic in Government, Military

   Oh wow. Are you Active? We were told this around 10 DEC. They told us that those that were previously scheduled for 12 months would continue that and those that are now being scheduled to deploy...

4. what is army nursing really like?

   GetnPhD replied to 2soldiers44's topic in Government, Military

   Older, They have changed the deployment status for RNs to only 6 months, that allows us to have shorter times and is now focusing on family, we switch on and off. GenX, The whole process took me a...

5. what is army nursing really like?

   GetnPhD replied to 2soldiers44's topic in Government, Military

   Hi GenX, I can only speak for myself but I have heard nothing but positives as far as AD Army Nursing goes. I just completed OBLC and am headed to my first duty station in the upcoming days. I am...

6. My OBLC experiences

   GetnPhD replied to IU95's topic in Government, Military

   Hi 66H, I commissioned in January and am still trying to get orders. In fact, I leave here in 10 days and my unit still does not know that I am coming. Good luck! You will enjoy OBLC when you...

7. My OBLC experiences

   GetnPhD replied to IU95's topic in Government, Military

   Hi Army, AD is Active Duty, whereas RC is the Reserve

8. My OBLC experiences

   GetnPhD replied to IU95's topic in Government, Military

   I have not had any success in the rooms so I am using a USB wireless card, but do not use one unless I need to view/access

9. My OBLC experiences

   GetnPhD replied to IU95's topic in Government, Military

   i just graduated from oblc and am now heading into the last portion of training here at fsh, and there are a few things mentioned above that are different: if you are a maj or above, you will have...

10. January OBLC Army Nurse Corps

    GetnPhD replied to forwaters's topic in Government, Military

    jams, the classes will be held off post, the training will be three weeks at camp bullis. there will be more formations, even though there have been a lot of them while i have been here. there will...

11. January OBLC Army Nurse Corps

    GetnPhD replied to forwaters's topic in Government, Military

    i am currently here at oblc and i have to say that we have a great mix of individuals who are in their lower 20's and a lot of us who are in our 30's, many who are in their 40's, along with several...

12. My OBLC experiences

    GetnPhD replied to IU95's topic in Government, Military

    No, you will not get recycled if you do not pass the test. You will not graduate, or so I have been told...I really do not know the specifics of passing/failing. I can let you know when I find out in...

13. My OBLC experiences

    GetnPhD replied to IU95's topic in Government, Military

    [color=olive]hi armybound, [color=olive]i am currently at oblc and hope that i can answer your questions. i am now in week 5 of 10. i know that it states 9 weeks but it really is ten whenever you plot...

14. January OBLC Army Nurse Corps

    GetnPhD replied to forwaters's topic in Government, Military

    Scout, We have individuals here now who are in their 50s. I agree that late 30s and 40s is not old. You would be surprised by the things that the "older" individuals are doing. They too thought...

15. January OBLC Army Nurse Corps

    GetnPhD replied to forwaters's topic in Government, Military

    Hi JC, Sure I do not mind answering questions. The nurse residency program allows new nurses, 2LTs, and those that have not worked as a RN for a long time to work at a hospital for one year. It is at...