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lifeafter40

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  1. ANC Nov Board & M5 ID

    lifeafter40 replied to traumaRN1908's topic in Government, Military

    my recruiter told me that the Oct board was for reserve components and that all active duty packets go to the Nov Board. This includes Nurse Candidate Program Applicants (which is the category I fall...

  2. Horror stories- MEPS

    lifeafter40 replied to Mommy of 2's topic in Government, Military

    I was thrown in with the mix of enlisted personnel also. The Docs were a little more casual with me "joking and teasing" but I was also quite a bit older than most of the enlisted guys. Either way......

  3. New Fiscal Year Decisions

    lifeafter40 replied to New1LT's topic in Government, Military

    Working with my second recruiter now too (or is it the third:confused:)... I have to say that sometimes that is not a bad thing. Recruiters can tend to get the "short-timer's" attitude toward the end...

  4. Army generic course guarantee vs ER/community health class

    lifeafter40 replied to idtx2's topic in Government, Military

    Just as an aside... my recruiter said that they are only offering Genaric course guarantee to the experienced nurses that are direct commissions. (All direct commissions I guess, but they are really...

  5. Priorities Clash, Need Advice

    lifeafter40 replied to hope33's topic in Government, Military

    I think what Cursed Irishman is saying is that is getting very hard to get into military nursing now unless you are an experienced nurse, so getting through Nursing school should be your main focus....

  6. Army Nurse Candidate Program FY2011

    lifeafter40 replied to LindzRN's topic in Government, Military

    The ASVAB may not be required for direct commissioned Officers (or those commissioned through other means) but it is a required element for application to the Army Nurse Candidate Program. (possibly...

  7. Priorities Clash, Need Advice

    lifeafter40 replied to hope33's topic in Government, Military

    You need to differentiate between your family supporting you and supporting your decision. If your family truly cares and loves you, then they will support you in any choice you make for your future,...

  8. Army Nurse Candidate Program FY2011

    lifeafter40 replied to LindzRN's topic in Government, Military

    I had to retake the ASVAB for the Nurse Candidate Program. I had taken it previously when I enlisted, but the score was over 10 years old, so they made me retest... got a higher score

  9. Army Nurse Candidate Program FY2011

    lifeafter40 replied to LindzRN's topic in Government, Military

    I am applying for the Army Nurse Candidate Program and My recruiter told me that the packet cut off for boards was either this week or next (mine is already in so did not write it down). Packets then...

  10. New Fiscal Year Decisions

    lifeafter40 replied to New1LT's topic in Government, Military

    That too is part of the weeding out process... stay the course. I have been told that there are only a few slots for the Army Nurse Candidate program this year, and the selection is going to be very...

  11. Do Army National Guard nurses get deployed?

    lifeafter40 replied to jallen5's topic in Government, Military

    It may not be classified as a war anymore (some would argue the same for Vietnam) but as long as we have troops on the ground, and in harm's way, then the principle is the same. Thank you for your...

  12. Nurse Candidate Program or ROTC or Loan Repayment

    lifeafter40 replied to T-Dasha's topic in Government, Military

    I'm too old for ROTC...lol If I do not get selected this year for NCP, I will wait and try to go direct

  13. Nurse Candidate Program or ROTC or Loan Repayment

    lifeafter40 replied to T-Dasha's topic in Government, Military

    I just got a call from my recruiter yesterday... seems my first (or is it second?) recruiter is leaving station now so, I talked with her replacement. He told me that my packet is all ready to go...

  14. Army Nurse Corps

    lifeafter40 replied to elumine's topic in Government, Military

    well, if all of us that are in that same boat keep on bailing water... at least the boat shouldn't sink...lol. Waiting..."patiently"

  15. Leaving my baby to go to OBC!

    lifeafter40 replied to jennly's topic in Government, Military

    I am sorry if I offended you. having children myself, i understand the difficulties in leaving your family behind. I guess I just saw your post and responded. I have friends who have missed over three...

  16. Leaving my baby to go to OBC!

    lifeafter40 replied to jennly's topic in Government, Military

    Reserve OBLC is a few weeks...if you are freaking out over that, what will you do if/when you

  17. Trying to enter BSTRAP program

    lifeafter40 replied to Tammy197378's topic in Government, Military

    Nurse Candidate Program can be used for up to 24 months for getting your BSN even if you are already an RN. you would have to go active duty upon completion though, so if you are looking at the...

  18. Had my physical exam today ...

    lifeafter40 replied to Lunah's topic in Government, Military

    congrats!!

  19. Trying to enter BSTRAP program

    lifeafter40 replied to Tammy197378's topic in Government, Military

    That is correct. I was also informed by my recruiter that the slots for the Nurse Candidate Program come from a different pool than the direct commissions... so I am keeping my fingers

  20. Trying to enter BSTRAP program

    lifeafter40 replied to Tammy197378's topic in Government, Military

    Every day... I am 39 with two kids as well. I have wanted to be an Army Officer even before I started my BSN program, in fact that was one of the determining factors in choosing nursing as a career. I...

  21. College Loans/Future Education/Salary questions

    lifeafter40 replied to Gazi's topic in Government, Military

    Your base pay will be taxed just as any other paycheck would be to include SS, medicare, etc. State tax will be withheld according to your state of residence (whatever you claim). There are exceptions...

  22. Trying to enter BSTRAP program

    lifeafter40 replied to Tammy197378's topic in Government, Military

    You are far from alone in the waiting process. I was all set for May boards....waiting for Oct. now too. Best of luck to you.

  23. Life as a Navy nurse (pros and cons)

    lifeafter40 replied to LilBigAl's topic in Government, Military

    I can't answer your question directly, but want to add something to consider, if I may. I do not know what you or your wife's long term goals in the military are, but consider that the duty locations...

  24. Helpful info for COT

    lifeafter40 replied to dolphins00's topic in Government, Military

    As an enlisted person all you really have to do is what you are told...period. So, Basic training is focused on getting you to understand the concept of team work and following orders. As an officer,...

  25. Still can't decide on Army or Airforce

    lifeafter40 replied to sch983's topic in Government, Military

    I would say that being a nurse in any of the services would be more or less the same. Most people have a personal preference either from past experience, family tradition or just an image in their...