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lifeafter40

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  1. Back to the drawing board (Army nursing options)

    lifeafter40 posted a topic in Government, Military

    Hello again to all the long-standing and new members. It has been quite a while since I last posted. For those of you who may remember, I applied to the ANCP last year for my senior year of nursing...

  2. Back to the drawing board (Army nursing options)

    lifeafter40 replied to lifeafter40's topic in Government, Military

    Do you know if the three years spent in school count toward time in grade/ time in service? I am pushing that cut off age limit and the additional three years of school might be a catch if they do not...

  3. Back to the drawing board (Army nursing options)

    lifeafter40 replied to lifeafter40's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks for all the input. I have been through the hoops of submitting my commissioning packet once already, so I understand the frustration and waiting involved there. I plan to work a year on my my...

  4. Psych NP in the Military

    lifeafter40 replied to JavelinO's topic in Government, Military

    I find that it is the general consensus of the civilian sector that the military is still desperate for nurses and are taking all comers...those of us in the process (or holding pattern) know this to...

  5. Career help in the Army Reserves?

    lifeafter40 replied to angelkerri's topic in Government, Military

    I think we all know that Reserves get plenty of deployment time (even though most people in the civilian sector still have the understanding that it is just "part time", especially if you are talking...

  6. BSN to DNP with no nursing experience

    lifeafter40 replied to evpsych's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I think that any experience is an asset, however the role and scope of practice of a BSN as compared to a Nurse Practitioner is vastly different... and the BSN can never get that experience. I...

  7. Army Reserves and OBLC 2011/ STRAP program Q's

    lifeafter40 replied to Nurses-Rule1987's topic in Government, Military

    I have a year left in my BSN, So I am still determining the path I wish to pursue. Best of luck to you... it is a long process.

  8. ASVAB for (Nursing) Officers

    lifeafter40 replied to oooitzsharon's topic in Government, Military

    The Army does require it for those who apply for the Nurse Candidate Program, as mentioned

  9. Army Reserves and OBLC 2011/ STRAP program Q's

    lifeafter40 replied to Nurses-Rule1987's topic in Government, Military

    As far as the STRAP program goes, you will need to talk to your recruiter for the most up-to-date information. They continuously change the qualifying education specialties to reflect the needs of the...

  10. March BOLC

    lifeafter40 replied to traumaRN1908's topic in Government, Military

    envious! best of luck to you all :beer:

  11. sign now in Air Force as BSN or wait until DNP

    lifeafter40 replied to nursedarleen's topic in Government, Military

    Does anyone know if DNP qualifies for the HPSP program? That would be ideal... you could get commissioned at graduation from BSN program and continue school on the Air Force's

  12. Noticing shifts of interest

    lifeafter40 posted a topic in Government, Military

    Hi all, some of you may remember me as I have frequented this board off and on for several years. Having been gone for a while after finding out I was too old for the Army Nurse Candidate Program I...

  13. Noticing shifts of interest

    lifeafter40 replied to lifeafter40's topic in Government, Military

    I graduate in May, 2012. So I am hoping for some improvement in the economy by then. it looks like the current trend is for the Army to take nurses that have at least six months experience, so I am...

  14. Noticing shifts of interest

    lifeafter40 replied to lifeafter40's topic in Government, Military

    lol...I hear what you're saying...prior service has shown me that much. It's not so much the waiting that bothers me..been waiting for three years now, since I decided I wanted to go back in the Army...

  15. Noticing shifts of interest

    lifeafter40 replied to lifeafter40's topic in Government, Military

    I guess I am just a bit paranoid now, having had my plans shot down at the last minute (or at least changed for me), and then seeing how very competitive the last selection boards were... now faced...

  16. The start of a new journey

    lifeafter40 replied to coptoarnyrn's topic in Government, Military

    yes, unfortunately, you are too old for ROTC, so was I ... However, you could still qualify for the Nurse Candidate Program, so talk to your Health Professions Recruiter (you must be able to receive...

  17. ANC Nov Board & M5 ID

    lifeafter40 replied to traumaRN1908's topic in Government, Military

    Congratulations to all of you that got your acceptance notices! I know first hand that it has been a long stressful wait to find out out. As some of you know, I was notified that I was too old for...

  18. ANC Nov Board & M5 ID

    lifeafter40 replied to traumaRN1908's topic in Government, Military

    The recruiter said the are not accepting any age waivers this year...I have 6 years active duty prior service, and it still doesn't

  19. How Competitive is the Army Nurse Corps

    lifeafter40 replied to AJpcvRN's topic in Government, Military

    My recruiter says they are only accepting 100 BSNs nation wide this year (Nov. board)... not sure about specialty nurses. It is very

  20. ANC Nov Board & M5 ID

    lifeafter40 replied to traumaRN1908's topic in Government, Military

    I got THE call from my recruiter today as well... turns out that after two years of putting my packet together, waiting and jumping through hoops... I am too old! Hello...couldn't someone have figured...

  21. ANC Nov Board & M5 ID

    lifeafter40 replied to traumaRN1908's topic in Government, Military

    The Nurse Candidate Program is a bonus/stipend program for nursing students. If accepted the student receives a bonus and monthly stipend while they are in school (up to 24 months) and then, upon...

  22. ANC Nov Board & M5 ID

    lifeafter40 replied to traumaRN1908's topic in Government, Military

    I just got an email from my recruiter stating that my application packet was all in order and ready for board. However, he also said that they just had their meeting with the program directors and...

  23. Is my AMEDD recruiter telling me this to get me to join faster???

    lifeafter40 replied to Want2Join's topic in Government, Military

    I think they will continue to utilize the ANCP for the accession of new grad nurses...leaving the direct commission option for more experienced nurses... there will always be a need for replacement...

  24. Before you join...

    lifeafter40 replied to TripleM33's topic in Government, Military

    you and me both... and all the rest of

  25. Before you join...

    lifeafter40 replied to TripleM33's topic in Government, Military

    i'll agree that the recruiters typically paint a rosy picture of military life, and can appreciate your efforts to enlighten others who are looking into military as a career. the only thing i can say...