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lifeafter40

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  1. Potential Army Nurse

    lifeafter40 replied to BostonGal24's topic in Government, Military

    OB Course in in HI... so would the CONUS stipulation hold true for that course selection? Would save the expense of a move... just

  2. FNP and National Guard

    lifeafter40 replied to ivanh3's topic in Government, Military

    You took the words right out of my

  3. NP considering Army Reserves

    lifeafter40 replied to PsychNPCNS's topic in Government, Military

    Everyone has different reasons for serving, not all of them financial (although $350-400 for a weekend, and a change of pace is not a bad thing either). Many people simply feel pride in knowing they...

  4. NP considering Army Reserves

    lifeafter40 replied to PsychNPCNS's topic in Government, Military

    Just for the record... LA40 is not a

  5. Hey guys, a couple of questions

    lifeafter40 replied to ThePrestige's topic in Government, Military

    I am not sure how old you are, but you might look into ROTC at the school you want to attend (I am too old myself) you could get a free ride through college, and get some great training experience for...

  6. NP considering Army Reserves

    lifeafter40 replied to PsychNPCNS's topic in Government, Military

    At the top of the military pay chart (i get it from Army Times) It says: The drill pay rates shown are for four drills, a typical weekend for reservists. Drill pay rates effective Jan. 1: So, under...

  7. Army Nurse Corps - Airborne school?

    lifeafter40 replied to forwaters's topic in Government, Military

    Last I checked there was a maximum age limit for jump school also... off the top of my head, i want to say it is 36 years old. (by the way, everyone who goes to jump school must pass a PT test at the...

  8. Public health Nursing

    lifeafter40 posted a topic in Government, Military

    Does anyone have experience in army Public Health nursing? The Army website has very little information on this specialty, only stating that at least one year on job is required before you are...

  9. ANC Web page

    lifeafter40 posted a topic in Government, Military

    For anyone interested, The Army Nurse Corps has their website back up, and a new look. Check it out here: Army Nurse

  10. FNP and National Guard

    lifeafter40 replied to ivanh3's topic in Government, Military

    Um...no, this is the right place... unless this thread was moved from somewhere else, in which case it is in the right place now :) Sorry I can't answer your question, but i am sure someone will jump...

  11. Pros and Cons to GI Bill

    lifeafter40 replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in Government, Military

    I assumed that was the case...but

  12. Pros and Cons to GI Bill

    lifeafter40 replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in Government, Military

    Anyone know if you can receive the new GI Bill if you already used benefits under the old Montgomery GI bill? I know that sounds too good to be true, but thought i would ask

  13. USPHS

    lifeafter40 replied to jennysong81's topic in Government, Military

    I was wondering what the promotion schedule is like for USPHS Officers? I know that promotion selection is based on different criteria than the military branches, but is there a basic "life-cycle"?...

  14. OBLC- Due to go but need more time

    lifeafter40 replied to spawnupe's topic in Government, Military

    I was under the impression that passing the NCLEX was required before you could be

  15. Military Medics/Civilian Qualifications.

    lifeafter40 replied to twistedpupchaser's topic in Government, Military

    I think it all boils down to money..as it usually does. The Army medic's primary role is to save lives on the battlefield, and that is what they are trained to do. However, recent years have seen an...

  16. Question about Army Reserve

    lifeafter40 replied to dakota7's topic in Government, Military

    Like you said, there is a certain amount of comfort to be gained from knowing you have a slot two years in advance... The verdict is still out for me, I have another year before I need to make that...

  17. Question about Army Reserve

    lifeafter40 replied to dakota7's topic in Government, Military

    Yes, there are several good programs to get you into Army Nursing (as well as the other branches) and help with the finances of school. Each program has its ups and downs though, so be sure you...

  18. Question about Army Reserve

    lifeafter40 replied to dakota7's topic in Government, Military

    Just_cause... Correct me if I am wrong, but I believe that the STRAP program is a Army Reserve Program...there is not an Active Duty Obligation for participating in it (but there is a Reserve Duty...

  19. USPHS

    lifeafter40 replied to jennysong81's topic in Government, Military

    Soso...take a look at this link...this, I believe, is what just_cause is referring to... Jobs

  20. Questions about NROTC

    lifeafter40 replied to Sandra92's topic in Government, Military

    Sandra, Welcome! You will soon find that there are many options and choices when it comes to serving as a nurse in the military. The first thing i would suggest is to keep an open mind about the...

  21. USPHS

    lifeafter40 replied to jennysong81's topic in Government, Military

    Yes, the ANCP is an option I have kept on the back burner... I will talk to a recruiter again when I start my Junior year, and see what the prognosis is at that point. Thanks for all your input. Now...

  22. USPHS

    lifeafter40 replied to jennysong81's topic in Government, Military

    JC, Thanks for the input. I spoke to an AMEDD Recruiter last summer, but have not begun the packet process. I am just finishing up my first year of Nursing school, and got the impression from the...

  23. Medically Disqualified with no waiver

    lifeafter40 replied to nikkie8844's topic in Government, Military

    Just a comment on the last part of this discussion.... There is a difference between a chronic illness not being treated and it not having been diagnosed... If there is absolutely NO RECORD of your...

  24. USPHS

    lifeafter40 replied to jennysong81's topic in Government, Military

    I have been looking over the USPHS web site, but it seems to be rather lacking on details, and having three years left in Nursing school, I feel it is too early to try to contact a recruiter... So, I...

  25. Biggest hospitals in each Branch?

    lifeafter40 replied to mwboswell's topic in Government, Military

    I agree with you in that espirit d'corps is a valuable aspect of being a Military Medical professional, and being prior service, this is one of the factors drawing me back into the Army. However, in a...