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  1. Sure, I can only tell you what I was told by several ANs. We conduct surveillance, educate soliders, work in a clinic, conduct research, provide immunizations, and other duties that are set forth by...
  2. Money in the Army Nurse Corps!!!

    Thanks Older, The only thing that I can see is my Tools and there is nothing there that even looks similiar to what you are describing Perhaps you can show me at
  3. Sites for ordering uniforms

    It came from me. That is what my recruiter told three of us. She told us not to purchase everything that is required because she took someone there a few weeks earlier and it cost 6K. By everything,...
  4. Money in the Army Nurse Corps!!!

    I have tried logging into the site before, but I have not been able to access any information. Is it under
  5. 14OCT08 OBLC - Fly or drive?

    Sorry, must have missed it. I was just worried that you were not given the correct date by the recruiter. I did not want that to happen. I was told by a fellow classmate that her recruiter had told...
  6. Sites for ordering uniforms

    I recently saw a XS short, if that
  7. Comfortable Boots??

    I have Cochrans which are comfortable. Older, are we allowed to purchase Danner boots? I was told yes and no by several. Thanks in
  8. many questions

    Older, Active was similar, although I have been waiting for a year. Keep in mind that holidays will slow down your packet and from what I have been told, the ANC board only meets once a month. Edie,...
  9. 14 Oct OBLC Date

    Hi everyone, Don't forget to fill out your absentee ballot so that you can vote before you leave (or while at) OBLC. My recruiter asked me today if I got my application yet. I was surprised how...
  10. 14 Oct OBLC Date

    Hi Opti, I will be flying down on Monday 13 OCT. I met with my recruiter today and he told me to wait to purchase my uniforms for when I commission, however, I am probably going to order online as...
  11. tmarie, From what I have been told, it depends upon your rank when you come in and when you can take the course. After a year, with approval, you can apply for the course. I have a varied nursing...
  12. Money in the Army Nurse Corps!!!

    Just, I have heard several individuals mention getting a copy of our initial physicals, blood testing, applications, orders, etc. (basically what you send up to the board in your packet and what comes...
  13. 14OCT08 OBLC - Fly or drive?

    I plan on flying as I want to spend some time with my family before PCSing to Ft. Gordon. I know of someone else who will be going, however, she will be driving and her PCS will be at Ft. Jackson....
  14. My OBLC experiences

    Thanks Cindy! I just found out and told my sister that I was very proud of him. I agree that you need to limit sprinting. I have read where you want to do 30 seconds of sprinting and then run for...
  15. My OBLC experiences

    JD, I have talked to someone who told me that she was 51 when she went to OBLC. She said that she had a difficult time, but that everyone was very nice and helped me when she felt like giving
  16. My OBLC experiences

    JD, I agree with Cindy. One thing that I can recommend to you is to look at running websites as they offer a lot of beneficial information. Also, make sure you do sprinting as it will help to lessen...
  17. 14 Oct OBLC Date

    Hi Opti, I am going to DDEMAC, which is at Ft. Gordon. Where are you going? Congrats to you. I take my AD oath on the 7th. Are you flying or driving? See you there. I still have to purchase some...
  18. My OBLC experiences

    Thanks! I tried to go down to one base which was a few hours away and was told that I could not try clothing on. I am going down to where my recruiter is located so that perhaps I can get in as she...
  19. 14 Oct OBLC Date

    Hi MSN, There was an email sent out from the class advisor via our AKO addresses that had the welcome letter and other forms attached. I am sure that the OBLC website has the same information. I...
  20. My OBLC experiences

    Rme4life, I wish that all recruiters were like what you mentioned earlier, mine pretty much has vacated over the past year. She instructed me to go down to the base where I will be stationed to try...
  21. 14 Oct OBLC Date

    Cindy, Let me know if you need me to forward you the letter as it has our schedule in there. Please pm me with your email address so that I can fwd it to you. I understand as I am still waiting on my...
  22. what is army nursing really like?

    Care, You definitely described what my experience with complainers has been. I have to admit that I am not the outdoorsy type, as far as camping goes, but I am willing to learn. Plus, I will do...
  23. How will my day and life routines go?

    Holly, That is a great question as I have not really had any input from my recruiter. As far as second assignments are concerned, at first I thought that as long as it helped the Army/my career then...
  24. 14 Oct OBLC Date

    Cindy, It is under your email account. It was just sent out on
  25. How will my day and life routines go?

    Just, I agree. I have to take the 66B course as I do not have enough public health experience, even though I work in community health and my PhD is in public health. For me the course was listed on my...