Yes; you must meet weight requirements, or meet body fat percenatges as calculated by the Navy method. If you do not, you still can get in, you just will be on a limited medical tour for a specified...
You can choose to go to a MEPS, or your own private physician-at your own cost. You can go anytime you like, but you cannot get orders until you are medically cleared, so-the earlier you go, the...
@charming... The interview process was relatively laid back and straightforward. My resume was forwarded to the facility and the Health Servce Adminstrator contacted me via phone and email for an...
According to my CAM, OBC is basically about learning the traditions, processes, etc of the Corp. Viper, if you already have military experience OBC will be a cakewalk for you, especially since you...
Charming46: I am accepted to DoD with the Mental Health Initiative. Yes, I completed a tour of the facility during my interview- not beforehand though. Of course, it is always up to you; you can...
chesrae, when you say youre going to start working doubles, is that in addition to your regular hours?!!! Im just a bit confused, sorry. Or, will you be working solely weekends and be off during the...
Yay, golden! I am happy for you. I am still awaiting security clearance, and Im scheduled to go to OBC on Nov 1 for 2 weeks. Then I start with DoD after I get back from training. Congrats! This is the...
Congrats golden on passing your boards!!! YAY!!! Also, congrats rcjohnis on your new position in Tuscon! As for me, my orders have just been cut as well..but no security clearance yet. Backwards I...
Hello, sorry guys I have been out of the loop so to speak. To NursePamela: I interviewed with the Dod Mental Health Initiative, and was offered the job. I have only been a nurse for a year, but I did...
Hello! Well, my job hunting is going great, actually. I interviewed with DIHS about a week ago and was offered the job. It is about a 35 minute commute from my home. I have to go through this LONG...
Hello, I am in a dilemma. Ok here is the scoop: I am a public health nurse, and I work in Teen Health as well as Women's Health. Working in this role, I have expanded RN functions like I do Pap...
I did state that we as RNs in this settingmust be trained on counseling and testing of clients for HIV. I have taken this course as it was required. In reference again to the MDs, Mex is right on...
Hello again No, no physician ordered the test. The clinet came in requesting an STD screening due to symptoms that they were experiencing. As a part of the STD screening, we have to offer an HIV test,...
Thanks for the responses. I know I mustnt break down in front of the client, and I am just trying to sort out my own feelings as to how this process is going to proceed. I just want to be the best...
Coco, I know that you can qualify for the regular student loans through your school (not the private ones). I believe it is called the Direct Loan or Stafford Loan? I am not sure but its the federal...
I chose answer 3. High school girls would benefit the most from this information. As a public health nurse, I educate EVERY woman ( I work with teens) on the importance of folic acid. This needs to be...
Hello, Just a little info..if at ALL youre looking for loan repayment or sign on bonus, AF is not the way to go right now. Well at least until the new fiscal year begins. I spoke with a Healthcare AF...
Oh, and as far as what school you went to and how that factors into getting a job, that I am not so sure of. What matter is that you can or cant pass the NCLEX, and get "RN" after your name. I know...
Hello, being that I live in Columbus, I can say that CSU is a very good school! It is also competitive, from what I hear. I am from Columbus, but I chose to go a different route and went to another...
Hello, I am a relatively new nurse as well. I am just now approaching the one year mark. I can sympathize with you on this position, as I am now looking to get into a more acute care role where I can...
Hey guys! Well my recruiter emailed me today and apparently next week theres this big symposium going on in Atlanta for the Corps Officers. If you go to the homepage, you will get more info. My...
Hi, Yeah...my school paid for us to take the Kaplan program as well. In my honest opinion, Im glad I didnt have to pay for it out of my pocket. I took the course last year. WASTE OF TIME! I dont...