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1. Is nursing shortage a myth?

   wumpus replied to Angitia's topic in General Students

   Apocryphal at best. Even the Army, which usually has a difficult time recruiting and retaining medical professionals, is full to the brim. As with most careers there are certain environments wherein...

2. has anyone ever made the switch to MD?

   wumpus replied to aznbaby's topic in General Nursing

   seriously contemplated the MD route when I was rearranging my life / career goals -- I applied and was accepted at a few post-bac rural MD feeder programs (WWAMI). Decided on being the nurse because...

3. Going to Nursing School at an Older Age

   wumpus replied to AmaurosisFugax's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   In my experience the health professions, unlike my former career of engineering, have very little age discrimination. Also, I have had several comments made by colleagues and managers stating they...

4. Still can't decide on Army or Airforce

   wumpus replied to sch983's topic in Government, Military

   All of the previous posts have great points. You might also try and get a look at some of the bases (hospitals) before deciding on a branch. FYI, as a former Army enlisted I am always prone to say --...

5. I am a teacher wanting to change my career to nursing. Advice please!?

   wumpus replied to erman10's topic in General Nursing

   Attempting to work while attending an accelerated program can be detrimental to your health... and grades. A traditional program is going to take you at least 4 semesters + 2 summer sessions (where I...

6. SFSU Nursing or CSU Sacramento Nursing

   wumpus replied to gerrafe's topic in General Nursing

   CSU Sac! Especially if you want to try for the "new" FNP / PA programs gearing up at UC Davis. I should mention that am biased against the Bay Area. Before nursing I was an software engineer in the...

7. US Navy Japan

   wumpus replied to wumpus's topic in Government, Military

   I'm not too worried about finances, we have a fairly frugal but fun lifestyle. My son and I are excited, however my wife is not -- funny considering she is fluent. I think it has something to do with...

8. US Navy Japan

   wumpus posted a topic in Government, Military

   Does anyone have experience with stationing at Naval hospitals in Japan? There is a good chance that my first overseas deployment will be in Japan -- so I would like to get some first hand knowledge...

9. Navy nurse rank progression

   wumpus posted a topic in Government, Military

   Greetings Navy nurses! What is the standard rank progression for Navy nurses? I have 4 years active army with a MA in psychology and am getting BSN next fall. I know that promotion has much to do with...

10. Timeframe at Navy stations

    wumpus posted a topic in Government, Military

    Does anyone know what the general length of time a nurse's first duty station is? I am pulling for San Diego -- I have heard the first rotation at SD is usually a year. Also, is it possible to ask for...

11. Dream sheet wisdom needed

    wumpus posted a topic in Government, Military

    Greetings! I am former Army (21B) going into the Navy NCP this fall. My wife and I are trying to decide on our dream sheet for overseas stationing. I am hoping for San Diego for the first duty...

12. New BSN grad

    wumpus replied to lizard7008's topic in Government, Military

    Good luck with the application process! I am always impressed that even during wartime there are still people in this country willing to serve. I am also looking at one of the NCPs. I was in the Army...