Esh570 replied to ChristineAdrianaRN's topic in Operating Room
I got my CNOR, ACLS, PALS and NRP. Never got reimbursed for CNOR, but ACLS, PALS, and NRP were pretty much covered by our facility. It definately helps you to keep some of your nursing skills.
You will have time to get uniforms when you get to COT. There aafes does nothing, but sell uniforms to officers and if you have issues you can exchange things there as well.
I have some years ago as a traveler. Worked at good ole Schneider hospital. Even met Dr. Schneider himself. Do a search under the travel nurse speciality the info there is pretty accurate.
I recently finished COT. Super busy here trying to in-processing Lackland, but I will give you some tips. Money: Make sure you have enough, uniforms are pretty expensive, and you're going to have to pay for food daily. You may not see a paycheck for...
It was a breeze for me, but I was prior Army. . . I would say try to get your uniforms taken care of before you come. Bring a computer and printer if you have one, and be in shape!
Esh570 replied to newleaf2012's topic in Government
Get a job at a hospital! I was a tech and the hospital and the military payed for my education. Try a state school or community college. I did the 2yr and then went back for the 4 yr. In all I payed less then 10,000 for my education.
Esh570 replied to lifeafter40's topic in Government
Hi LA40, Preoperative nursing doesn't count for critical care experience. I am a civilian OR nurse, and newly commissioned Air force nurse. I have been around the OR for about 10 yrs, first as a tech(military/civilian) and then a nurse. The RNFA is ...
Hey thanks everyone for the posts. I guess I'm gonna have to get use to military life again. Bought some ABDU's and some corcoran boots. Thinking about ordering some name tags and I guess I'll pick up the rest when I get to COT.:wink2:
Thanks for the info. I pretty much decided to keep my identifier as an O.R. nurse. I was thinking when I get to Lackland the first thing that I would do is volunteer for an overseas assignment. I know Korea is a hardship tour and I was there before i...
So is it better to hold on to your identifier. I am a Operating Room Nurse also. I wanted to keep this identifier, however after getting Lackland instead of an overseas assignment, I was wondeing if I should have just came in as a clinical nurse. I f...
Just food for thought. . . I am pretty much in the same boat and I looked into the military. I am currently a travel nurse and I am getting tired of that. Spoke with a few military nurses and they love it. You can become an officer while techs are en...
Well I spoke with the Army briefly, but decided on the USAF. I am prior service army enlisted. As far as the paper work is concerned, I would say it is the same. I think that the entry requirements are a little easier. Easier the the USAF I think. Bu...
Hey, I thought that I would add my 2 cents to this discussion. I am prior Army, going USAF. While I was in the Army I was stationed at a Navy base, so I can speak on all three services. I never had a problem with the weight while I was in. At one poi...