LLLovely BSN, RN

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    I Need Help Please!!!!!!

    LLLovely replied to ATLRN0828's topic in Government, Military

    You want to tell them something specific that they can't derive from your CV or transcript. For example, fitness is a big deal in the military as is leadership. If you ran a marathon or even did Couch...
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    Low H&H, with normal platelets, no FVE

    LLLovely replied to shanrah's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Post-renal acute renal failure will cause a drop in erythropoeitin and thus a drop in H&H. Platelets remain normal for a while, but BUN and creatinine rise. There may be oliguria/anuria and...
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    Is it time?

    LLLovely replied to kalley's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Personally, I would go to the four-year program. You're more likely to get into the clinical portion of the program if you do your prereq work at the same school and get to know the faculty. Of...
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    CAC card reader

    LLLovely replied to olderthandirt2's topic in Government, Military

    Since most reservists go to drill once a month anyway, a CAC reader is not a necessity. Use one at drill and just keep on top of your AKO password expiration date. Also, a word of warning, the AKO...
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    student loan deferment for active military

    LLLovely replied to midlifecareerchg's topic in Government, Military

    Not true. Interest does not accrue with military deferment, only with a forebearance, in subsidized loans. Interest is always accruing on unsubsidized loans regardless of loan status. So, even...
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    Medically Disqualified

    LLLovely replied to Finalapproach's topic in Government, Military

    Tell your recruiter that you wish to pursue a waiver. The MEPS doctor evaluates people in accordance with the standards. If you do not meet a standard, he/she can either recommend approval or...
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    MEPS Duck Walk

    LLLovely replied to ladyviola's topic in Government, Military

    The duck walk is not that big of a deal. They must describe the exact movement to you before you do it. They will tell you to go as fast as you can, but if you can't go fast there is no penalty....
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    WHNP wants to be CNM?

    LLLovely replied to lisaw17's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Where I live, CNMs get paid very poorly compared other other APNs. I am sure pay is a regional thing. Also, being a midwife is a calling in my opinion. If you are not sure if you have a passion for...
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    Financing your education

    LLLovely replied to bebeleche's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    The U.S. Air Force has a robust midwife program and they pay for the education. I know it's not for everyone, but it's one of the few options to get midwifery school paid for. I love your username by...
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    NCLEX: How many times is enough?

    LLLovely replied to PMHNP10's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Whew! I finally made it through the entire thread after dinner, errands, studying, phone calls, and a lot of back and forth reading. Anyway, there are some really great points on here about the...
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    NCLEX: How many times is enough?

    LLLovely replied to PMHNP10's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I hate to post without reading the whole thread, but didn't want to get my first inclination to get caught up in any controversy that may have developed in five pages. So... I think that it is...
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    Second-Degree BSN

    LLLovely replied to BrownBoiRN's topic in Government, Military

    I'm not sure I can answer all of your questions, but typically the Army doesn't pay for combined programs. They pay for either BSN or entry-level MSN. Advanced MSN work is something that could be...
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    Dress Uniform?

    LLLovely replied to lifeafter40's topic in Government, Military

    The wear out date for the Army Greens was just extended out to 2013. So, if you buy one, you'll be able to use it for that long. As I recall, Reserve officers are not required to buy a Dress Blue...
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    Military??

    LLLovely replied to Lh554's topic in Government, Military

    If you are talking to a recruiter who is an attorney, you need to fina another one ASAP! Nurses recruit nurses! I do know that in the Army if a nurse has a certification, as in Med-Surg, that nurse...
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    Thinking about signing up

    LLLovely replied to julieGN's topic in Government, Military

    The best chance you have to get student loan repayment is at the beginning of October when the new fiscal year begins and the recruiting coffers are full. They can do private loans, but there are...
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    Is there really no boot camp?

    LLLovely replied to shoebottom's topic in Government, Military

    I think I addressed the basic training question in another thread, but it surely seems to be an issue. It is upsetting because officer recruiters should be thorough and honest enough to tell nursing...
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    Is my recruiter lying to me???

    LLLovely replied to litebrightgirl's topic in Government, Military

    I don't think he was lying so much as he was saying that OB nursing is probably least likely to put you in a position to deploy. It is certainly not a shield. I'm not sure what bases are in...
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    Army Nurse Corp questions.

    LLLovely replied to DriBak's topic in Government, Military

    The total obligation for just about any individual joining is eight years. The portion of that spend on active duty will depend on the details of the program under which you enter, but for officers...
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    Army APFT (PT Test)

    LLLovely replied to Destination1's topic in Government, Military

    S, officer personnel files do not list a specific PT score. Evaluations typically do not either. While it is not prohibited to mention APFT score in an officer eval, it is considered unnecessary....
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    Active Duty Assignment

    LLLovely replied to Dr.Nurse2b's topic in Government, Military

    If the recruiter you are working with now is a SSG, make no mistake, you are enlisting as an enlisted Soldier. He/she is talking to you about coming in as an officer candidate. You would go to basic...
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    Is a second degree/accelerated program too much stress?

    LLLovely replied to Pmkn10RN's topic in General Students

    I am starting an accelerated program in the fall. Originally, this school ran it in 12 months, but their drop out rate was so high that they extended it by giving the summer off. Presumably, this...
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    Blue to Green Airforce nurse

    LLLovely replied to airforcecapt's topic in Government, Military

    Your husband can go in the Army and you could both be listed as married to service members. Both services would do their best to station you together. There are many places where there are both Army...
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    AFTER MEPS, CAN I refuse signing binding contracts?

    LLLovely replied to cumberland40's topic in Government, Military

    I worked at a MEPS and the falsehoods here are somewhat alarming. Either the posters on this thread have very poor memories, do not have a full understanding of contracting, or were told absolute lies...
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    Sadistic CI? I need an opinion.

    LLLovely replied to AliveToday's topic in General Students

    I am not yet a nurse, so you can weigh my opinion as you see fit. I do have extensive experience with separating comments that are appropriate in the context of peer conversation/venting and those...
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    about KU nursing school?

    LLLovely replied to rdm09's topic in General Nursing

    As others have said, yes, it is certainly possible to do all prereqs at a community college. Be warned however that their admissions process is based almost entirely on GPA. The average GPA of...