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  1. Adult Nurse Practitioners?

    JDCitizen replied to shirleyTX's topic in Government, Military

    Wow: Probably/maybe short term but long term??? Would/could affect recertification.... Actually violation of contract can end service obligation. I have seen it happen within my own family and with...

  2. Adult Nurse Practitioners?

    JDCitizen replied to shirleyTX's topic in Government, Military

    If the Army is like the Air Force the chief nurse officer will probably be an RN... Now that you mention it: Actually the first Army Recruiter to pick up a phone and call me is an RN also. So for all...

  3. Adult Nurse Practitioners?

    JDCitizen replied to shirleyTX's topic in Government, Military

    Very good point to consider: "The question is not whether the Army utilizes Adult Nurse Practitioners, but whether they utilize Adult NPs in that capacity or not." Few things also: 1) Contact a...

  4. I/M Harrassment- CO's doing nothing

    JDCitizen replied to articnurseRN's topic in Correctional

    Here in Georgia: Convicts are convicts (male or female)... PDC or regular they are still convicts. Some act nicer than others but they are still convicts. Ever anyone ever forgets that fact: you may...

  5. Adult Nurse Practitioners?

    JDCitizen replied to shirleyTX's topic in Government, Military

    I spoke with a health professions recruiter two weeks ago. Yes NPs are used in the Army. But I have read that there are times NPs are dropped down to nursing roles to fit the need. Please note: I...

  6. Right To Refuse...help!!!

    JDCitizen replied to geode19947's topic in Correctional

    Laws and rules vary from state to state, prison to prison and situation to situation.... This I would say he has the right to do even though the inmate is in for psychological observation. If he is...

  7. Violence in Prison? Are they common?

    JDCitizen replied to Marin2x's topic in Correctional

    Verbally abusive = Almost daily basis Physically abusive = Has happened to a few times to colleagues but it's rare. Actually the response can vary from prison to prison: One case I caught an inmate...

  8. New Grad In Corrrections? good/bad idea?

    JDCitizen replied to arabella205's topic in Correctional

    I don't know if it varies from state to state but here in GA it is pretty much rotten; Corrections Health Care: #1 You are working with convicts. #2 There are large numbers that are really, really...

  9. What PDA programs do you use?

    JDCitizen replied to NPs4health's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Have any additional information on these?

  10. Air Force Nursing: New Grad or 1+ yrs. Exp.

    JDCitizen replied to sunshine9's topic in Government, Military

    I believe anyone at any time who has gone through nursing school and passed the boards can and

  11. Pharmacology question

    JDCitizen replied to JEKA's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I use two programs: - Epocrates (palm and on-line version) - Pocket Pharmacopoeia (palm and on-line version) I also have the deluxe pocket version of Pharmacopoeia (book

  12. Medically Disqualified

    JDCitizen replied to Finalapproach's topic in Government, Military

    How did they tape

  13. Medically Disqualified

    JDCitizen replied to Finalapproach's topic in Government, Military

    Air Force: http://www.e-publishing.af.mil/shared/media/epubs/AFI10-248.pdf A7.2. Weight Assessment A7.2.1. The measurement will be made on a calibrated scale in the unit CSS, fitness center or HAWC...

  14. Changing of our proffesion

    JDCitizen replied to jer_sd's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I can't believe I left that one out... Man those patients do seem to really need multifaceted approach in there care needs (to the maximum degree). If I get into the ACNP course that is definitely...

  15. Specific questions before beginning military nursing application

    JDCitizen replied to FroEJ25's topic in Government, Military

    Can't add much except go see a recruiter (make sure its a health services recruiter). I might recommend visiting each branches site; The Air Force and Navy has a great chat future. The Army has a chat...

  16. Medically Disqualified

    JDCitizen replied to Finalapproach's topic in Government, Military

    Depression / Medications.... But if they find it in your records the repercussions could be pretty bad. Go to military.com and look on there site for discussions on this topic. The thing is maybe they...

  17. ACNP study prep advice?

    JDCitizen posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Have started the fist steps into a ACNP program for a post-masters certificate. Already having my FNP shaved off some of the requirements during the program. Still doesn't mean I can't be more...

  18. ACNP study prep advice?

    JDCitizen replied to JDCitizen's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    For the program actually. I need to start bringing myself up to speed. Probably a review for certification would

  19. Changing of our proffesion

    JDCitizen replied to jer_sd's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Maybe DNP should be the foundation in training? These should be the specialities? I guess since there are oncologist there could be an APRN of oncology? There is a shortage now of family...

  20. discussion regarding education of NP (DNP) and PA compared to MD/DO

    JDCitizen replied to RN to Medschool's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    OK another few thoughts to add to the discussion regarding education of NP, PA and DNP compared to MD/DO... I believe there will be a grandfather clause but I digress from my intention of the...

  21. Medically Disqualified

    JDCitizen replied to Finalapproach's topic in Government, Military

    Lets see waiver can come from just about all levels (I probably left some out but this is hat I am familiar with): 1) Head doctor 2) Commander 3) SG With number #1 and #2 what I have been told they...

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    JDCitizen replied to Staczse7's topic in Government, Military

    Oh the agony I really was looking forward to more postings about butts errr I mean

  23. Medically Disqualified

    JDCitizen replied to Finalapproach's topic in Government, Military

    i would hope if you get in touch with lt. smith that you get the recommendation to ask the sg for review. from my readings sometimes the response is quick and other times not. by the way i just got...

  24. Presentation To The Committee On Appropriations Subcommittee On Defense United State

    JDCitizen posted a topic in Government, Military

    Section of the PRESENTATION TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE ON DEFENSE UNITED STATES SENATE April 16, 2008 http://www.sg.af.mil/shared/media/document/AFD-080617-022.pdf...

  25. Medically Disqualified

    JDCitizen replied to Finalapproach's topic in Government, Military

    Strange.... Medical standards: http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/613004p.pdf E1.14.6.2 Page 22. Did it go to the SG for approval /