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lifeafter40

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  1. Nursing school and the military

    lifeafter40 replied to mebamy's topic in Government, Military

    That is not true. AMEDD has programs for students currently in nursing school also (Nurse Candidate Program) and you need to know your options now, so you can plan your avenue of pursuing your...

  2. Questions on going from civilian to nurse-Army, Navy, Air Force

    lifeafter40 replied to mebamy's topic in Government, Military

    I have been out of the Army for a long time now, but I don't see the Army paying to put you through Medic school then sticking you in the Artillery. That would require an MOS school also. Now that is...

  3. Army--Choosing first duty station

    lifeafter40 replied to BostonGal24's topic in Government, Military

    You might also want to consider choosing a location which also holds the specialty course you would like to take... already being there might make getting your seat in the course easier and faster...

  4. License question

    lifeafter40 replied to carolinapooh's topic in Government, Military

    As stated, your HOR is always the location that you entered military service... and is the location that is used to figure travel and moving expense limits when you separate from the service (unless...

  5. PFT tips I've picked up

    lifeafter40 replied to carolinapooh's topic in Government, Military

    progressive overload is the best way to improve in any physical training plan. Simply do your best in what ever event you are trying for, then each day try to do more than you did the previous day......

  6. OBLC in feb-march

    lifeafter40 replied to pattyrn376's topic in Government, Military

    Missouri eh? Sending you an email, pattyrn376... a couple questions for

  7. army nurse specialty training

    lifeafter40 replied to PSULeila's topic in Government, Military

    as i posted in another thread, the er course requires recommendation from your chief nurse after one year of active duty service...it is not one of the guaranteed course choices... but still an...

  8. ER Army Specialty

    lifeafter40 replied to JavelinO's topic in Government, Military

    I think what JC is getting at is, as a new grad nurse, you will first be in a med/surg position. once you get that basic experience, you will then be able to go to the course guaranteed in your...

  9. Loan repayment for Army Nurse

    lifeafter40 replied to PSULeila's topic in Government, Military

    The payments you will have to make during that first year, before the Army pays out the first 40k, is part of the 28% of those loans you will be responsible for anyway, so it is not as bad as it...

  10. preparation for OBLC

    lifeafter40 replied to Staczse7's topic in Government, Military

    I have not been to OBLC, but was stationed in Texas, at Ft. Hood for a couple of years. It gets HOT...but the problem comes when people are not acclimated to it. If you know you are going to OBLC in...

  11. pass apft before obc

    lifeafter40 replied to pattyrn376's topic in Government, Military

    Someone please correct me if I am wrong, but from what I've read of others' posts, it seems that for those in the Reserve components, it is your unit that determines when you get sent to OBLC. As...

  12. ER Army Specialty

    lifeafter40 replied to JavelinO's topic in Government, Military

    this is from the army website: there are four 16 week courses available as a generic course guarantee: critical care nursing course operating room nursing course psychiatric/ mental...

  13. Nurse Candidate Program or ROTC or Loan Repayment

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

    I meant no offense in my statement. I have seen a lot of people go into the military, both Officers and enlisted, strictly for financial benefits or for college money. Unfortunately, many of those...

  14. Army Nurse Candidate Program??

    lifeafter40 replied to Renee4christ's topic in Government, Military

    Bump...

  15. Nurse Candidate Program or ROTC or Loan Repayment

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

    the only other way that I am aware of for you to get your BSN payed for up front (other than the before mentioned programs) is for you to enlist...serve some time, and use the GI Bill... Keep in mind...

  16. Army Nurse Candidate Program??

    lifeafter40 replied to Renee4christ's topic in Government, Military

    Due to recent changes in my spouse's working situation, I am now thinking that i may end up needing to go with the Nurse Candidate Program for the added cash flow while I finish my BSN... But I have a...

  17. Military Nursing

    lifeafter40 replied to NC29mom's topic in Government, Military

    I believe all the ROTC programs have a cut off age of 27 yrs old at time of graduation... unless that has changed recently.

  18. Need Info re: Army Nurse Corps

    lifeafter40 replied to lweatherby's topic in Government, Military

    Are you saying that since I have 6 yrs prior service active duty, and the additional 2 yrs IRR, (everyone signs a 8 yr contract) that when I come back in my pay will be based on 8 yrs TIS rather than...

  19. Can I work and recieve STRAP funds at same time?

    lifeafter40 replied to nevb's topic in Government, Military

    You would have to talk to a recruiter for full information, but this is what I understand. I do not think that you would be required to quit your job. However, I do believe that you are required to be...

  20. Army Reserve/Active Duty 40 years old

    lifeafter40 replied to idtx2's topic in Government, Military

    If you already have your ADN, then I would go back to what ODTD2 said and skip the reserves all together. Go ahead and get accepted to the 12 month bridge program, and go talk to an AMEDD recruiter....

  21. Two-Year Service Obligation for Nurses Age 42-60

    lifeafter40 replied to Faeriewand's topic in Government, Military

    You are correct that regulations change often. I do not believe that anyone suggested that you must commit to 20 yrs service though. The reference is that in order to go active duty, you must be young...

  22. Army Reserve/Active Duty 40 years old

    lifeafter40 replied to idtx2's topic in Government, Military

    From what I am understanding of the OP's introduction, he/she is already 40...with two years in an ADN program plus the 12 months or so for a BSN bridge...that would put him/her over the 42 yr cut-off...

  23. Future of Army Nursing

    lifeafter40 replied to just_cause's topic in Government, Military

    Yes, I am assuming that the preceptor program is still in effect for all new grad nurses...but, like you, I have not heard any definitive information on the continuation of the 1 year, formal...

  24. Future of Army Nursing

    lifeafter40 replied to just_cause's topic in Government, Military

    First off...I would like to say that I have been dealing with an enlisted recruiter in the AMMED office for some time now, and he is very on top of things... I think that it is unfair to make a...

  25. Wanting to be an Emergency Nurse Someday-Going Green Soon

    lifeafter40 replied to SummerGarden's topic in Government, Military

    Take a deep breath, ODT2...they have a selection process for a reason...if you couldn't do it, you wouldn't be going Good luck, and safe travels,