JDCitizen

JDCitizen

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  1. First Assist question! David C. I need help!

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

    Thanks; I must have just misconstrued some of the previous

  2. Military Pay Off Loans

    JDCitizen replied to UjonesRN's topic in Government, Military

    Ditto from what I have read :-( Yep you end up giving some time for free and still have some

  3. First Assist question! David C. I need help!

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

    I am reading this with some interest since it probably can be linked to procedures NPs can do in the hospital. So now it's really as clear as mud. What happened to protocols? Doctor signs it and...

  4. Question about commission

    JDCitizen replied to Duncan83's topic in Government, Military

    Looks like command has made some moves. I have received two calls from where they my physical was completed. Apparently my 2nd recruiter did nothing with my medical records. He also did not forward...

  5. Question about commission

    JDCitizen replied to Duncan83's topic in Government, Military

    The process will only get better when/if they interested in doing so or are forced to do so. I have kept my time line from day one and I finally sent it to the commander of recruiting, in my corner of...

  6. Question about commission

    JDCitizen replied to Duncan83's topic in Government, Military

    I would think it's because they are not directly accountable to the citizens that they are supposed to be serving. Look at the process: - Person wants to join (needs the job, feels duty to serve,...

  7. Question about commission

    JDCitizen replied to Duncan83's topic in Government, Military

    Wow!!

  8. Nurse Recruiters

    JDCitizen replied to Jams95's topic in Government, Military

    Air Force web site has a great chat section. If you don't like phoning around asking questions. http://www.airforce.com/contact-us/live-chat/ Sunday: 3:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. CT 8:00 p.m. - 9:50...

  9. Question about commission

    JDCitizen replied to Duncan83's topic in Government, Military

    Physical to be approved: Did you need a waiver? I can only express what I am going through for active duty: -Over 6 months after physical and still waiting. -I am with my third recruiter -It more...

  10. Certification ANCC vs AANP; Best prep

    JDCitizen replied to since69's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    This was about 5 years ago. I would recommend going to a live program if you can afford / have the time. You get the most up-to-date information plus they compare with what the testing trends seem...

  11. Hospice?

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

    I have a friend that works in-house hospice: 1) She rounds 2) Writes orders 3) Works with the family 4) Works with other care providers There is more but that is the jest of it.. Believe me the...

  12. Joining army or air force

    JDCitizen replied to neyalynn's topic in Government, Military

    Further searching and I dug out the Applicant questionnaire: 1) Why did you choose this specialty / profession? 2) What do you believe are your most significant accomplishments? 3) Identify any...

  13. Joining army or air force

    JDCitizen replied to neyalynn's topic in Government, Military

    Here it is again: I had to go through with AFCCVO package and I am kind of sure this only applies to NPs, PAs, MDs.... The information needed to process the application itself is about 9 pages long...

  14. air force nursing

    JDCitizen replied to harmon642's topic in Government, Military

    https://allnurses.com/forums/f57/air-force-nurse-application-process-351352.html

  15. Corny question

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

    Thanks for the link! Probably something they should teach in school Depending on how you are using it depends on what the minimum is: (may vary from state to state) Professional signature: My Name,...

  16. Air Force nurse application process

    JDCitizen replied to ladyviola's topic in Government, Military

    Let's see I did two sets of paperwork and two sets of LOR because I was initially given the wrong forms. I had to go through with AFCCVO package and I am kind of sure this only applies to NPs, PAs,...

  17. MEPS and Physical

    JDCitizen replied to Jams95's topic in Government, Military

    My recruiter had me go directly to an Air Force physician for my physical; it was supposed to be an easier route due to a known medical problem. For some reason I ended up having to go through a...

  18. MEPS and Physical

    JDCitizen replied to Jams95's topic in Government, Military

    Didn't go through MEPS but my physical: -Enough blood drawn to make the Red Cross drool -UA -Vision (V/A, depth perception and pressure check) -Hearing -Dental -Physical (she did the bare minimum)...

  19. ACNP without acute care background

    JDCitizen posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Anyone have very little or no acute care experience before going into the program? I am pretty sure that most folks walk in with an acute care background: Would your program have been accommodating...

  20. My OBLC experiences

    JDCitizen replied to IU95's topic in Government, Military

    300 is the max and 180 is the minimum? Looks like the only thing I would have trouble with is the run time... I am able to max with the sit-up /

  21. ACNP without acute care background

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

    OK any ideas what I should be looking at, studying, reviewing

  22. Now, Wait A Dang Minute, Here!!!

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

    Hmmm all the prerequisites aside (pre-med, MCAT, etc.)..... One might want to do the old pro / con list. Basically it all about you, your family and a future that is wide open. Also the expense...

  23. ACNP without acute care background

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

    Thanks! I kind of figured... Its been about 5 years for

  24. Height and Weight Requirements

    JDCitizen replied to Jams95's topic in Government, Military

    Don't know about Navy but I have read over and over on multiple sites that the Air can/will if you don't meet their BMI standards... This may help also:...

  25. Air Force Nurse - Hearing Question

    JDCitizen replied to TonyLaws's topic in Government, Military

    More information..... Waiver process: For me I told my recruiter to bump everything up to the SG who requested further hearing tests.. The SG sent my case back down to the local level. I had a full...