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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 amount of time, which will give you time to get you...

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 better. But there is no "set time." You have to clear a...

@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 interview. After going through security, etc I met wit...

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 have gone through Basic. From what I hear, there is a...

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 accept or decline any offers as you please. My process ...

Thanks chesrae. Is anyone going to OBC in November??? I am, just trying to see if anyone else is so I'd know someone! :)

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 week? If so, thats pretty good!!! I have been wonde...

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 only thing I am waiting on, but it isnt my fault....

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 know...I am getting frustrated about that too, becaus...

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 begin working in mental health and I still do so P...

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 background check process so I dont know when my start...

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 Smears, STD exams, Breast exams...etc. Anyhow, I also dr...

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 target. Things work a little differently in public hea...

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, whether they accept it or decline it. The client ...

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 support I can for the client and offer empathy. There...

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 one. Personally, I had an academic scholarship that...

Its four. There is no such thing as reserves COT. There is only one COT

1. Public Health. 2. No, just took up too much time when I wanted to hang out! 3. 2 4. 1

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 started well before the pregnancy is even began, ...

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 recruiter today and he told me all the money for t...

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 people who went to prestigous universities as well a...

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 nursing school away from home. I hear nothing but go...

I work in Public Health and I make 46,000 a year (salary) Dont know how much that is per hour, but I work Mon thru Fri from 8-5. I know I could do better in a hospital, but right now these hours work best for me with having a small child...but hey it...

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 be a bit more hands on. I too, have sent out lots ...

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 recruiter said that if I am willing to travel it is GUAR...