forchunet BSN

forchunet has 15 years experience as a BSN.

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1. RN Salary Survey 2013: Post here!

   forchunet replied to ItsColduphere's topic in General Nursing

   1. DC Metro area (Active Duty Military) 2. 5 years 3. Ortho / Gen surg 4. $96k year. We do 84/hrs every two weeks, not including the extra military stuff we have to do which might be around ~10hrs a...

2. any career changers?

   forchunet replied to Nursetobe25's topic in General Nursing

   nurse now software engineer. I'd never go back to nursing but I do miss it

3. Eight essential tools and tips for incoming nursing students

   forchunet replied to forchunet's topic in General Students

   Glad to share my knowledge

4. Eight essential tools and tips for incoming nursing students

   forchunet replied to forchunet's topic in General Students

   You can start by searching allnurses.com. This website is a wonderful resource for people who are considering nursing as a career!

5. Eight essential tools and tips for incoming nursing students

   forchunet posted a topic in General Students

   APA format, for one, was a whole new concept and I doubt I am alone when I say I practically clicked every toolbar option in Microsoft Word before I figured out how to properly insert headers and page...

6. What's the best way to join the Navy nursing program????

   forchunet replied to nkslats79's topic in Government, Military

   I figured I would be taxed. I was more surprised about being taxed at 28%, however. This scholarship is my only form of

7. What's the best way to join the Navy nursing program????

   forchunet replied to nkslats79's topic in Government, Military

   If considering the Nurse Candidate Program make sure you realize that you will be taxed for whatever money you receive. Currently I am making about $940 a month and my supposedly $10k bonus will only...

8. Navy NCP selectee!!

   forchunet replied to forchunet's topic in Government, Military

   Wait what do you mean fresh sign on bonus

9. Navy NCP selectee!!

   forchunet replied to forchunet's topic in Government, Military

   Thanks for the comment LCDR Dan! Its good to know that there are still open spots for nurses in the Navy. I can't wait to fill one of those spots in the near future. I believe I was a bit unclear when...

10. Navy NCP selectee!!

    forchunet posted a topic in Government, Military

    Hi everyone, I recently learned from my recruiter that I was selected for the Navy NCP program. However, my issue is that although I was selected my recruiter says I have yet to be final selected for...

11. NCP vs. Waiting to Finish School--In Terms of Money

    forchunet replied to tiedied's topic in Government, Military

    Hi, I too am applying for the NCP program this year. Just waiting on one more reference and hopefully I'll have everything done by the end of April. I would like to note that when they say you'll be...

12. Undergraduate Transcript Questions

    forchunet posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi all, I am an undergraduate nursing student in my junior year and I have a few questions about overall grade transcripts. I currently have a 3.7 GPA and I am hoping to finish with around a 3.7 -...

13. My Main Concerns

    forchunet replied to LinLin4107's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    1) Yes they are hard. End of story. 2) Your girlfriend should be happy that she's with somebody even considering being a CRNA. As with almost any healthcare job the hours can sometimes be very long....

14. What undergraduate minors should I consider?

    forchunet posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi, I'll be a junior nursing student this upcoming fall and I am in a certain predicament about what I should minor in. After shadowing nurses as well as CRNA's I am about 90% sure that I want to...

15. Which path to take?

    forchunet posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi all!, First and foremost I would like to say thanks to everybody who has contributed to this forum. It continues to serve as an important resource in my pursuit towards my chosen endeavors. I am...