Jams95

Jams95

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  1. Civilian Volunteer aboard Hospital Ships

    Jams95 posted a topic in Government, Military

    How would an RN go about volunteering aboard one of the Hospital Ships? I've been on USNS Mercy and Comfort's web site and they mention volunteering via a "non-governmental organization (ngo)." Not...

  2. Civilian Volunteer aboard Hospital Ships

    Jams95 replied to Jams95's topic in Government, Military

    Thank

  3. Navy ODS Study Material

    Jams95 posted a topic in Government, Military

    Hello all, Planning on joining the Navy Nurse Corps, thru DA. Prior to going to ODS, is there anyway to get a hold of the study material used at ODS? I was looking to get a head start. I already...

  4. What are the advantages of USPHS as opposed to just applying to a gov job?

    Jams95 replied to 0osimo0's topic in Government, Military

    If your local university has a College of Public Health (COPH) many times they sponsor seminars and guest speakers from all branches of military and USPHS. I've been to a few and they are very...

  5. Roll Call for all Military and VA Nurses and those considering the Service

    Jams95 replied to RNPATL's topic in Government, Military

    Did the VA give you a a start date yet? I was interviewed and got the job in October, but didn't start until May. It takes a long time to get hired on at the VA. All because of 9/11, but they are...

  6. Roll Call for all Military and VA Nurses and those considering the Service

    Jams95 replied to RNPATL's topic in Government, Military

    I'm in the same boat as you. From my experience, in talking with recruiters from all branches, they cannot submit your package until you meet weight or are able to tape (body fat %). You can meet...

  7. Navy Vs. Army Nursing?

    Jams95 replied to ThePino's topic in Government, Military

    Well having done a lot of research myself it really depends oh what you want to do in the military. This is a nursing forum, but I'm not familiar with "STNA trainee". If its nursing then do a search...

  8. Medical Screening Form... how long?

    Jams95 replied to beepeadoo's topic in Government, Military

    I've come across some similar issues in getting in contact with a recruiter. I think its because its the begining of the fiscal year and they are over run with applicants. How about showing up in...

  9. No AF Reserve on Mandatory Deployment?

    Jams95 replied to djmsailor's topic in Government, Military

    The best way to find out is get with the local recruiter and plan a site visit to the unit you'll be assigned to when commissioned. Ask deployment length and dwell time (at home time between...

  10. Recruiters

    Jams95 posted a topic in Government, Military

    Hello all, So does anyone know if the Navy and AirForce are in need of Critical Care RNs for this coming fiscal year? Have tried to call 3 different AirForce healthcare recruiters and not even a...

  11. Recruiters

    Jams95 replied to Jams95's topic in Government, Military

    Thank you. I appreciate the

  12. AF or Army nurse? pros and cons for both please.

    Jams95 replied to Quiskeya's topic in Government, Military

    I've done the same contemplating you have. You can search this forum, as there is a TON of info from military nurses. Although, the Army does seem to be heavily represented here. Another thing you...

  13. I need feed back about the army nurse, please

    Jams95 replied to DrnpChar's topic in Government, Military

    Deployment? Best of luck to

  14. The deal with civilian positions!

    Jams95 replied to lulu123's topic in Government, Military

    I've just begun working for the VA and have recently met RN's who have worked for the Dept of Defense (DOD) as nurses caring for the military. I've looked into this somewhat and it seems to be mostly...

  15. Older Nurses in the USAF

    Jams95 replied to Tucwebb's topic in Government, Military

    I thought the Healthcare Professions did not HAVE to retire at the age of 60?? I thougth it was at least

  16. VA Hospital positions

    Jams95 replied to JKidzMom's topic in Government, Military

    Well if you have been offered the job and have turned in all of the application paperwork, your package needs to go to the Board. When approved, and salary offered, HR will then be calling you to set...

  17. Navy PRT

    Jams95 posted a topic in Government, Military

    Questions about the Navy push-ups for female vs male. Are they the same, as in the traditional form, OR is there a modified approach for females? Have a friend who is prior military that told me the...

  18. New Grad, joining the Navy and heading to ODS in August

    Jams95 replied to Wendy1983's topic in Government, Military

    Do a search on allnurses for ODS. There is a ton of advice on what to expect, helpful hints, what to bring and not bring. Good luck to you

  19. VA Step increases

    Jams95 replied to nyck76's topic in Government, Military

    I just got hired onto the VA as a Nurse II. I've been told that salary is based on locality and the # of steps within grade also depends on locality (this is from VA nurses that have worked for the...

  20. The Pay - Military vs Civilian

    Jams95 replied to NursePamela's topic in Government, Military

    I'm with VISN 8.. Yahoo for the VA nurses!!!!!!!!!! I love it there. Great place to work. Magnet status. Great patient care. Busy busy place. Hoping to be a vet soon -

  21. VA Hospital positions

    Jams95 replied to JKidzMom's topic in Government, Military

    The nursing boards meet on Tuesdays, so if your packet is complete on a Wednesday it will go the following Tuesday. It takes about 2 weeks to come back from the Board and get scanned to HR. The last...

  22. Recruitment Checklist

    Jams95 posted a topic in Government, Military

    One of the recent threads mentioned receiving a "checklist", from their recruiter, for preparing their package to goto the Board. I've looked thru the postings, but cannot find the specific thread. I...

  23. Navy Nurse Corp

    Jams95 posted a topic in Government, Military

    Questions: If I was wanting to join the Navy Nurse Corp in October (new fiscal year and sign on bonuses), when is the best time to start the package? Do I have the ability or right to postpone a...

  24. Navy Nurse Corp

    Jams95 replied to Jams95's topic in Government, Military

    thank you. i have weight to lose and was trying to think along the timeline. figured the recruiters wouldn't give me the time of day, because i won't make the weight right now. but, i believe it was...

  25. undecided military branch

    Jams95 replied to SHH1015's topic in Government, Military

    Hey Athena55, Looked at Marlow White and noted uniform changes for the Army. What's the difference between the Female officer and Female General officer? The uniforms are slightly different. Is it...