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lifeafter40

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  1. Had my physical exam today ...

    lifeafter40 replied to Lunah's topic in Government, Military

    lol...you are going to hear about this comment...just you

  2. Had my physical exam today ...

    lifeafter40 replied to Lunah's topic in Government, Military

    My wife and I have been doing P90X for about a month now...I think it is a great workout. I would recommend anyone doing the program to get military fit should give themself an occasional PT test...

  3. College Loans/Future Education/Salary questions

    lifeafter40 replied to Gazi's topic in Government, Military

    I have heard this from others as well. They are constantly changing what they offer in accordance with their needs. Just be sure to get it in writing! best of luck, LA40 P.S. I hope your recruiter is...

  4. College Loans/Future Education/Salary questions

    lifeafter40 replied to Gazi's topic in Government, Military

    OP stated interest in Army as well as Air Force... Army still claims to offer the 4 year commitment option of bonus OR loan

  5. College Loans/Future Education/Salary questions

    lifeafter40 replied to Gazi's topic in Government, Military

    That seems to be about right. Just keep in mind that the bonuses are all subject to availability and that changes regularly, so you will need to talk to your recruiter to see what the most current...

  6. College Loans/Future Education/Salary questions

    lifeafter40 replied to Gazi's topic in Government, Military

    Also don't forget that the entitlements of BAS and BAH are tax free... so as an O1 you could be getting $1200-$1500 tax free dollars each month. That could easily add up to an additional $5000 of per...

  7. Any Army husband and wives out there?

    lifeafter40 replied to JennNJ83's topic in Government, Military

    Glad to see your input on this. Most people have an idea of deployments and what that might mean to a family, but many do not understand the many other demands of military life that can keep one or...

  8. Questions about ANC.

    lifeafter40 replied to Slappy387's topic in Government, Military

    Agree with previous two posts. Understand that there have been few if any new RN slots open since around November of 2009. That puts an entire year worth of applicants "competing" for however many...

  9. New Running Plan, etc.

    lifeafter40 replied to Lunah's topic in Government, Military

    I can't say much about Ft. Irwin as a duty station, but it gives me shudders when I remember time spent there at the National Training Center...of course that was all field training. Sorry I can't be...

  10. Army Nurse Candidate Program??

    lifeafter40 replied to Renee4christ's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks for the response, and sorry for taking so long to update. Basically, everything that Justcause stated is what i found out (finally) from my recruiter. I am still planning on going NCP, and...

  11. ARMY Critical Care Nursing full?????

    lifeafter40 replied to ICU24's topic in Government, Military

    I think the point that was being made is that, even though you may have had a poor experience in your first duty station, that is a reflection on a single incidence, due to individuals, NOT a...

  12. 41 yo nursing student looking for any help that you can give

    lifeafter40 replied to c.cas's topic in Government, Military

    Welcome Cindy! I would suggest that your best bet is to talk directly with an AMEDD Recruiter, as commissioning programs and availability are changing constantly. As of right now, I believe that the...

  13. ANCP and TUITION

    lifeafter40 replied to sickcall's topic in Government, Military

    Sorry to hear that. Another six months and you could have had your BSN

  14. ANCP and TUITION

    lifeafter40 replied to sickcall's topic in Government, Military

    Correct. Now if you are able to go the ROTC route, I believe you can get the tuition AND stipend (not sure how

  15. Can/should I haggle with the recruiter?

    lifeafter40 replied to ksk33's topic in Government, Military

    Oh, so you mean it really IS "serving your country"...not being served BY your country? Novel concept

  16. Army Nurse Candidate Program

    lifeafter40 posted a topic in Government, Military

    Well, as some of you may know, I have been lurking around this forum for quite a while now. I have finally decided that The ANCP is the best route of entry for me and am in the process of completing...

  17. Doubts about age...

    lifeafter40 replied to jennifer7010's topic in Government, Military

    Another oldie here... I am 38 also and will be 41 when I finish my BSN. Amazingly I find that I am more prepared than most of the younger students in my program, and in better physical condition too!...

  18. I'm thinking of Joining the Navy as a Nurse... ?

    lifeafter40 replied to Wheaties's topic in Government, Military

    get your BSN first! Trust me, it can be very difficult to get back to school once you are out for a while...before you know it, life happens. I am a second year BSN student now, and at 38, it is tough...

  19. Another Loan Repayment Question

    lifeafter40 replied to Scooty Puff Jr's topic in Government, Military

    Reviving this topic for a different question related to the Loan Repayment Program. I am in the process of applying for the Army Nurse Candidate Program, and as such, do not qualify for the Loan...

  20. OBLC (lots of) Questions(please reply)

    lifeafter40 replied to hopeful_army_NP's topic in Government, Military

    It will be interesting to see how the Army responds in a few years when NP will be a doctorate level entry...I am sure that will decrease the supply of

  21. Is there a maximum rank one can reach as a military ( air force ) nurse?

    lifeafter40 replied to secondopinion's topic in Government, Military

    Last I checked, the Army Reserves still commissions ADNs under the conditions stated previously. Although I hear that they only fill a small portion of their allotted RNs with ADNs, and those slots...

  22. Too old? Help....

    lifeafter40 replied to bluemorningglory's topic in Government, Military

    do you know the criteria for this

  23. Too old? Help....

    lifeafter40 replied to bluemorningglory's topic in Government, Military

    You are not too old! I am 38 now and still a sophomore in my BSN program. I believe the age cut off for the Army is still 42 at time of commissioning, though they may not be granting age wavers right...

  24. Help me with preparing to PCS

    lifeafter40 replied to BallroomRN's topic in Government, Military

    I only had one picture broken in 6 years of moves in Army, including a tour in Germany. But have also heard the horror stories that others have had. Like was mentioned... take pictures of everything,...

  25. Is there a maximum rank one can reach as a military ( air force ) nurse?

    lifeafter40 replied to secondopinion's topic in Government, Military

    I do not know about the Navy but as a Army Reserve Nurse with an ADN, you are not able to be promoted past Captain (O-3) until you gain your BSN. Perhaps this is what you are in reference