olderthandirt2

olderthandirt2

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  1. army nurse checklist

    olderthandirt2 replied to lkosrn's topic in Government, Military

    That is good, because I was told all RNs qoutas are filled until

  2. Least Expensive CRNA Program?

    olderthandirt2 replied to ThePrestige's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    That is right! And it is ranked 2nd in the nation.......you can not GET BETTER TRAINING, while you are getting paid (and tuition is free)!! http://www.dns.amedd.army.mil/crna/index.htm HOOAH

  3. Advice to choose between Army/AF/ Navy reserve corp... HELP!!

    olderthandirt2 replied to RealNut's topic in Government, Military

    Flight RN-----try the AF or Civilian, not so much in Army.

  4. army nurse checklist

    olderthandirt2 replied to lkosrn's topic in Government, Military

    Hi Ikos, Here is a "timeline" for application to orders (from AKO)........the length of time can vary considerably, especially if you require waivers. From what I understand, the Active and Reserve...

  5. Question regarding ASN and Army Reserve and Active duty

    olderthandirt2 replied to Dino's topic in Government, Military

    You can join the Army either way, enlist (pursuing your ASN) or (recommended) join after you have an ASN as an "Officer" in the reserves (need a BSN for active duty). Then you can pursue your ASN to...

  6. Question regarding ASN and Army Reserve and Active duty

    olderthandirt2 replied to Dino's topic in Government, Military

    With an ASN: If you are an Officer and a reservist, you have 3 yrs to attend OBLC, they don't have it every month now....but you can wait until after you finish school (the ASN to BSN part). You can...

  7. Have they made quota for Army Reserves?

    olderthandirt2 replied to Waiting_28's topic in Government, Military

    Talk to a healthcare recruiter. I think the quota is filled for this fiscal year.....october starts anew. But you need recruitment advice concerning Active or Reserve. I can tell you from personal...

  8. Question regarding ASN and Army Reserve and Active duty

    olderthandirt2 replied to Dino's topic in Government, Military

    If you are pursuing an ACTIVE duty accession, YES you do have to worry about age limit. As I understand, the Army has stopped waivering age for RNs. If you can not do 20 years by age 62, you can not...

  9. How does one get assigned to an Army forward surgical team?

    olderthandirt2 replied to UGADawgs's topic in Government, Military

    Unless I am wrong (highly possible) at OBLC we were instructed that nurses are stationed at level 3 and higher......not forward. PAs, Surgeons & Medics are Forward. (CRNA's, not sure.....level 3...

  10. Army boards?

    olderthandirt2 replied to LZRN's topic in Government, Military

    Reserve I hope, or that "wait" could be very long. They have just "stopped granting age waivers" for active duty nurses. (unless you are 42 or younger.....or have prior service to subtract from your...

  11. Army CRNA program

    olderthandirt2 replied to tobeornottobe's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Here is the pdf flyer for USAGPAN.......hopefully it attaches! good luck, c.

  12. Army CRNA program

    olderthandirt2 replied to tobeornottobe's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Attrition rate or "drop out rate". They "ask you to leave" or you "choose to leave"........ USAGPAN is a difficult program, with topnotch training. And once you begin working in the civilian...

  13. Army CRNA program

    olderthandirt2 replied to tobeornottobe's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi, To find out about the USAGPAN military crna school I would go to: http://www.dns.amedd.army.mil/crna I think the site is being updated right now, because I haven't been able to access it for a few...

  14. GRE Practice tests

    olderthandirt2 replied to Eileen2010's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hooah!!! Right on with those GRE scores!! :) Wow.......The movers are here today!!

  15. Army boards?

    olderthandirt2 replied to LZRN's topic in Government, Military

    Hi Markisrn, Are you reserve or active? I believe reserve orders take longer than active, but........ Congrats on your commission...pending! I don't know how long this (senator approval) portion of...

  16. Wanting to be an Emergency Nurse Someday-Going Green Soon

    olderthandirt2 replied to SummerGarden's topic in Government, Military

    Hi Athena, OOoooow, good luck with the 28th CSH!! Keep safe--that should break up the monotony of work! :) Thank you for the suggestions on moving and theft prevention, I will definitely heed your...

  17. Recruiters not telling us the truth

    olderthandirt2 replied to cumberland40's topic in Government, Military

    "what i hate is the lack of "ethics" in the recruiting level. in other words, is it change or is it deception? or lack of knowledge? or lack of trust? or lack of communication? what ever it is, i hope...

  18. Wanting to be an Emergency Nurse Someday-Going Green Soon

    olderthandirt2 replied to SummerGarden's topic in Government, Military

    Hi Athena, I hope you get your wish and can be closer to home ...Are you deploying soon....thought I read that somewhere (where to?). Yikes, the commercial movers come next week!!!!! I guess I am...

  19. soldiers and sailors civil relief act

    olderthandirt2 replied to mobro's topic in Government, Military

    Ooooww, well THAT is a different story. Humm,,, And this residency program will train you for critical care position? Or is it a stepdown or floor position? I would definitely ask your recruiter about...

  20. Recruiters not telling us the truth

    olderthandirt2 replied to cumberland40's topic in Government, Military

    "you have to be very flexable in the military" I agree with Rme4life. At this point, you are doing the right thing by questioning your ability to tolerate the Military's non-stop changing status. From...

  21. soldiers and sailors civil relief act

    olderthandirt2 replied to mobro's topic in Government, Military

    "the only thing really stopping me from joining is that i can't be unemployed until january but i don't want to take the job offer and then owe a ton of money" Can you take with job without the "sign...

  22. Army boards?

    olderthandirt2 replied to LZRN's topic in Government, Military

    HooaH!!!! :)

  23. GRE Practice tests

    olderthandirt2 replied to Eileen2010's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hey E, Good luck with your MEPs today and good job :) on getting in shape, I too lost weight last year when going through the process. It does make running easier which is a grunt normally, especially...

  24. Nrotc, scholarship, & classes

    olderthandirt2 replied to Tia43's topic in Government, Military

    Have you visited the Navy website? Next, call a healthcare recruiter and schedule an appointment to talk about your options. Have you researched the nursing schools in your area that offer a BSN? What...

  25. GRE Practice tests

    olderthandirt2 replied to Eileen2010's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hey Eileen, Good to see you posting again. I found the Kaplan practice (online tests) correlated well. I bought the "express online package ~$600 and it was WELL worth it for me. I did 6 online tests...