1LTJSMITH

1LTJSMITH has 10 years experience and specializes in OR.

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1. Doubts about age...

   1LTJSMITH replied to jennifer7010's topic in Government, Military

   Give me a break. I just graduated last month at 41. The majority of the class was atleast in their 30's and one person was in his late 50'(a doctor). You are plenty young and will do fine. Just make...

2. Medically Disqualified

   1LTJSMITH replied to Finalapproach's topic in Government, Military

   JMA1989, Sorry about your troubles, it can be a very frustrating process. Do you have past follow up documentation showing this was a childhood issue? Many things they will dismiss depending on the...

3. Medically Disqualified

   1LTJSMITH replied to Finalapproach's topic in Government, Military

   i would be happy to put you in touch. i am in california, but i know he could get you connected with who you need to talk with or give you some accurate information. send me an email with name and...

4. Medically Disqualified

   1LTJSMITH replied to Finalapproach's topic in Government, Military

   I don't know where to get a list of conditions but they will waiver untreated elevated cholesterol.It is checked in the lipid panel for the over 40 physical, but I don't think its even tested in the...

5. Medically Disqualified

   1LTJSMITH replied to Finalapproach's topic in Government, Military

   I'm surprised that they rejected you for that. Has your recruiter submitted a request for waiver? I have experience with the waiver issue. I had back surgery in 1983 and it took 22 years, a nursing...

6. ANY RNFA's?

   1LTJSMITH replied to 1LTJSMITH's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

   Thanks

7. ANY RNFA's?

   1LTJSMITH replied to 1LTJSMITH's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

   I out source it to a biller.Some Insurance pays well, while others deny the claim even when approved for an assist.Do you work as an

8. ANY RNFA's?

   1LTJSMITH posted a topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

   I am an independent RNFA in Ca. and have billed on my own for 6 or 7 years. Anyone out there found any ways to improve collection and reduce denials from insurance

9. NLN or CCNE exemption...

   1LTJSMITH replied to Fast2156's topic in Government, Military

   I encountered the same problem. I graduated with my ADN in California from a school that was state accredited but not NLN or CCNE. The Army absolutely would not budge. I went back to school and got my...

10. My OBLC experiences

    1LTJSMITH replied to IU95's topic in Government, Military

    A couple of questions about the Reserve FTX. Is the FTX 7 days a week or are the week ends off? I heard no showers and the bathrooms are bad. Just wondering how bad.PFT every

11. forward surgical team deployments

    1LTJSMITH replied to 1LTJSMITH's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks just_cause. That's

12. forward surgical team deployments

    1LTJSMITH replied to 1LTJSMITH's topic in Government, Military

    Jarnaes,do you know if voluntary deployments come in different length of time? Just curious if there are periods up to 6 mos.I would like to balance service and family. My kids are on the young

13. forward surgical team deployments

    1LTJSMITH replied to 1LTJSMITH's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks Just_cause, that's a great breakdown.The 12-15 just seems like a long time for the family to deal with.I feel bad subjecting rthem to

14. forward surgical team deployments

    1LTJSMITH replied to 1LTJSMITH's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks Jarnaes.I would rather. Do FST but the 12-15 mos is not cool.If you are a CSH OR nurse, do they deploy you in the states or will you go overseas? I would like to go out of the country,it's just...

15. forward surgical team deployments

    1LTJSMITH replied to 1LTJSMITH's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks for the reply. I am an OR Nurse. I was offered a commission and trying to decide what job to take. I would prefer FST but hate to leave the kids for a year +. Trying to gather