AWanderingMinstral

AWanderingMinstral

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  1. BEST Tuition Benefits in NYC

    AWanderingMinstral posted a topic in New York Nursing

    I have been accepted to graduate school in NYC and I NOW I need to figure out how to pay for it. : ) Who has the BEST tuition benefits (i.e. most $$$, available on date of hire, and with least amount...

  2. BEST Tuition Benefits in NYC

    AWanderingMinstral replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in New York Nursing

    I've been accepted to Hunter, but I'm not sure that I am

  3. USPHS

    AWanderingMinstral replied to jennysong81's topic in Government, Military

    GOLDENSFO: All of my app stuff has been in since mid Feb. I formally applied for three positions with DIHS and I spoke with a recruiter a couple of weeks ago. As it turns out, they only remove...

  4. USPHS

    AWanderingMinstral replied to jennysong81's topic in Government, Military

    I got my physical done at a MEPS. They rarely do them in my area and, as a result, treated me pretty well. I think it helps to be a nurse...a little professional courtesy. It has been a frustrating...

  5. USPHS

    AWanderingMinstral replied to jennysong81's topic in Government, Military

    I HAVE found the application process to be very frustrating. There is very little guidance in regards to the application process, but it's clear that finding a suitable position is largely left up to...

  6. Pros and Cons to GI Bill

    AWanderingMinstral posted a topic in Government, Military

    I've applied to serve in the Commissioned Corps of the USPHS, but I'm weighing whether I want to sign a contract or not. ONe of the perks to serving is the 40K available via the GI Bill after three...

  7. USPHS Pay Rates/Scales

    AWanderingMinstral replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks, CorrectionalNP! You are correct. For me, it's more about quality of life. I would be MISERABLE in a remote rural location. Therefore, I have applied for positions that seem like a good match...

  8. USPHS

    AWanderingMinstral replied to jennysong81's topic in Government, Military

    goldensfo, if you select "Nurse" on the USPHS website, you should see a blue square on the right of the screen that advertises this. It's $20K for a three-year commitment. In addition, if you pay a...

  9. USPHS

    AWanderingMinstral replied to jennysong81's topic in Government, Military

    If the fact that they are offering a $25K sign-on bonus in exchange for a four-year commitment is any indication, the USPHS is in desperate need of nurses. This is especially true for hard-to-fill...

  10. USPHS

    AWanderingMinstral replied to jennysong81's topic in Government, Military

    goldensfo, I think it took my application approximately eight weeks to be cleared

  11. USPHS

    AWanderingMinstral replied to jennysong81's topic in Government, Military

    Hello! It is AWESOME to see such a lengthy thread about the USPHS. I submitted all of the necessary paperwork and I've been professionally cleared. SO, I have applied for a few positions and I am...

  12. What to expect by obtaining my MSN\MPH?

    AWanderingMinstral replied to NICU-RN's topic in Public, Community Health

    I haven't earned a master's degree yet, but I have been accepted to the MPH program at the University of Pittsburgh (Community and Behavioral Intervention of Infectious Diseases) and I am waiting to...

  13. Division of Immigration Health (DIHS)

    AWanderingMinstral posted a topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone on here work for the Division for Immigration Health or know someone who does? I have applied for three positions as a prospective USPHS/CC officer (RN) and I'd like some more information...

  14. USPHS Placement

    AWanderingMinstral posted a topic in Government, Military

    For anyone currently in the USPHS, how much "say" do you have in where you are placed? I am applying to graduate school currently, but I'm leaning towards the USPHS. I don't mind living in a rural...

  15. USPHS Pay Rates/Scales

    AWanderingMinstral replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in Government, Military

    I figured this was the case, BUT I thought I'd ask. I have submitted everything, was considered "fit" for commissioning, and I now need to find a suitable

  16. University of Rochester Acclereted MSN

    AWanderingMinstral replied to sunny13's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Yeah, crime WAS a problem when I was an undergraduate there from '94-'98. It was normally centered downtown and not on the River Campus/Strong

  17. University of Rochester

    AWanderingMinstral replied to sunny13's topic in New York Nursing

    Congrats on being accepted to the UofR! I attended as an undergrad and I found Rochester to be a liiiiiiiiiiiittle small. In addition, it is often cool/cold, gray, and/or snowy. With that said, there...

  18. Are Transgendered nurses not liked?

    AWanderingMinstral replied to tmwhalens's topic in General Nursing

    Regardless of whatever lip service you're receiving on this site, people can be cruel. With that said, as long as you have a solid sense of self, you'll be perfectly fine. As a gay man, that has...

  19. Was anyone poor before becoming a nurse?

    AWanderingMinstral replied to ohcomeon's topic in General Nursing

    I was in the Peace Corps. I have a pretty good frame of reference for TRULY

  20. Was anyone poor before becoming a nurse?

    AWanderingMinstral replied to ohcomeon's topic in General Nursing

    How about, "Is anyone still poor now that they are a nurse?" Well, YES, YES, YES! I cannot blame it on student loans because, yes, I have them, but, because I am working on my BSN (I earned a diploma...

  21. The GRE Blues

    AWanderingMinstral replied to Born2bRN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    You CAN overcome a low(er) score on the GRE! When I was in high school, I did average on the SAT. By studying vocabulary words (probably 1,000), I increased my score by 200 points (and I had already...

  22. How would YOU interpret this question on an application questionairre?

    AWanderingMinstral replied to KimmbaFNP's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I agree with SteveRN21. As someone who was raised by a single mother, my desire to pursue a graduate degree is partially due to seeing my mother struggle (without a college degree). A graduate degree,...

  23. bad reference cost me a job

    AWanderingMinstral replied to Rachi321's topic in New York Nursing

    Well, I always make sure that I get a photocopy of my annual written evaluation and I emphasize to all prospective references that I am looking for a positive recommendation. Good

  24. I am making myself sick from the GRE

    AWanderingMinstral replied to pigmachine's topic in New York Nursing

    I'm sure Pace is a fine institution, but I'm dumbfounded as to why they require the GRE. Typically, that exam is only necessary for graduate school (not for a

  25. Is it the RIGHT time to come to NYC?

    AWanderingMinstral replied to Catch-22 RN's topic in New York Nursing

    A good friend of mine with three years of experience recently scored a per diem position (with a guaranteed 36 hours per week - at $50 per hour - with no benefits) with NY Presby. It was his only...