Gruffy

Thanks to everyone for all the great info!

You really have me boiling. I hope I figure out who you are in my class, so I can dismiss you as the nurse making my careplan and giving me meds in the future. You really need to take a step back and reevaluate your attitude and send some apologies. I always think everyone has a bad day and deserves a second chance. I hope you take the opportunity to do so. Good luck to you.

Serenity, I am appauled at your lack of gratitude of Daytonite's help. This person has 32 years of experience. They pointed out to you that you can't even differentiate the difference between a "Risk for" diagnosis and when a patient actually has a problem. Forget getting into any further more complex Dx. You need to figure that one out first. I'm in your class and working on the same case study. I don't know who you are, but I hope I never have to work with you. You are the perfect example of all the nasty nurses out there. I hear McDonald's is hiring. Gruffy

Thank you both for great info. I remember when I went in as enlisted and I wanted MP in Hawaii. I told the recruiter that at MEPS and he said, "We just had 4 slots next January for that, but they filled. Would like to go armor?" I said no thank you, call me when you have MP in Hawaii and left. Two weeks later I got a call that there was an opening. I thought it odd that it was for January. I signed. It's not that I believe the recruiters lie, but it's what they don't tell you that is available. Thanks again for the great advice. G.

Hello everyone, I just talked with a Army nurse recruiter and was hoping for some advice on his advice. To put it into perspective, a little about my situation first: Male, 47, graduating with ADN on May 1st, 2009. I have 7 years prior enlisted service in the Army. Goal: CRNA and retire AD. His recommendation was for me to go Reserves and start the app process NOW d/t my age (only prior commissioned time counts for the age factor) After I finish my BSN then it would be easier to go active. He also said I have a choice of 2 of 3 incentives: 1. Monetary ($30k dispersed over 3 years) 2. LRP (up to $50k payable after I finish BSN) 3. STRAP ($1900.00/mo. Stipend while going to school) He recommended 2 and 3. He stated that I would be commissioned, but would not go to drill during school. Any thoughts would be most appreciated! Thanks, Gruffy

Salute to everyone! I will graduate with my ADN on May 1st and I am a 47 y.o. male with 7 years prior service in the Army. I have been reading most of the posts on the forum and I have learned very much. Thanks for all the info. By what ever path I follow, I plan on getting a direct commission in the Army. I have been told that at somepoint I will end up in Iraq/Afgan/Kuwait. My questions are: Can you access the internet for online banking and paying bills? Can you bring your own laptop? Can you use a personal cell phone? I also saw a thread about uniforms during commissioning. Do we have to buy our ownd uniforms now? Don't they give an initial issue to direct commissions? Thanks in advance, Gruffy

Salute to everyone! I will graduate with my ADN on May 1st and I am a 47 y.o. male with 7 years prior service in the Army. I have been reading most of the posts on the forum and I have learned very much. Thanks for all the info. My goal is to eventually be a CRNA. That being said, my concern is what are the do's and don'ts of the process. I understand that I can go AR with an ADN, but I also heard that if I am in my junior year of BSN I can get AD and if so, will the Army pay for it. Is it better to go in as a green ADN nurse (AR), or get a couple years exp and my BSN/MSN and go AD? Any advantages/disadvantages either way? Thanks in advance for all your help! Gruffy