danegerous BSN, RN

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    Chances of getting in Air Force?

    danegerous replied to Pooky20's topic in Government, Military

    When I met with the Chief Nurse, he said a DUI will end your career in the Air Force. That's also the one thing I heard over and over from everyone from the recruiter to the higher ranked officers....
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    Air Force October 2010

    danegerous replied to Mommy of 2's topic in Government, Military

    I also have my application in their. I had it all in as of the 25th. I completed MEPS in November, 2009 and my Chief Nurse interview in August. I was told I would/should find out by mid-November. I...
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    Requirements for Experienced Nurse in AF

    danegerous posted a topic in Government, Military

    Hey guys, I was wondering. I graduated in December, 2009; passed the boards January 15, 2010; and began working in the ICU/CCU March 1, 2010. I will have my six months experience as of September 1,...
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    Requirements for Experienced Nurse in AF

    danegerous replied to danegerous's topic in Government, Military

    Because I am already working in ICU, and that's where I want to be. It has nothing with not wanting training, just not wanting training in that dept. I don't want to have to go back and work Med Surg...
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    Requirements for Experienced Nurse in AF

    danegerous replied to danegerous's topic in Government, Military

    Oh really? Last year when I was applying for the january '10 boards, my recruiter said it was possible I would have left for the March boards. I'm primarily concerned with making sure I get to work...
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    Requirements for Experienced Nurse in AF

    danegerous replied to danegerous's topic in Government, Military

    So, if I read correctly, I can apply from now til October, go before the board in November and actually have my assignment changed as I complete more work experience? I wonder if I could request a 1...
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    Requirements for Experienced Nurse in AF

    danegerous replied to danegerous's topic in Government, Military

    Well, keep us informed, I am really hoping it all works out for me, this would be the absolute best route for my family and
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    Requirements for Experienced Nurse in AF

    danegerous replied to danegerous's topic in Government, Military

    Did you get
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    Requirements for Experienced Nurse in AF

    danegerous replied to danegerous's topic in Government, Military

    I would definitely imagine, since it is a specialty of
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    Requirements for Experienced Nurse in AF

    danegerous replied to danegerous's topic in Government, Military

    Maybe that's why good 'ole recruiter told me a year...because I actually want to work in that dept. So, 6 months to qualify as...well...qualified, and a year to actually work in that dept. That makes...
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    Requirements for Experienced Nurse in AF

    danegerous replied to danegerous's topic in Government, Military

    That's weird, because I asked my recruiter's boss when they came to our school last year and he said my MEPs stuff was good for 2 years. Also, I was told by my recruiter that for qualified nurses,...
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    Requirements for Experienced Nurse in AF

    danegerous replied to danegerous's topic in Government, Military

    Thank you, that is all good info. I just talked to my recruiter and he said to get the "qualified" application in, I would need to wait til October, but I understanding what you're saying, too. I will...
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    Requirements for Experienced Nurse in AF

    danegerous replied to danegerous's topic in Government, Military

    Well, let me clarify a little more and add a little more info. I actually began my application last October. I completed the application and MEPS in November. I decided not to go in as a new grad, so...
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    Feeling Great About the NCLEX? Share Your Confidence!

    danegerous posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey guys, I just wanted to let you know that I am taking the NCLEX this Friday and I couldn't feel better about it. I have beenstudying my butt off for the last two weeks (two years if you include the...
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    Took NCLEX RN today

    danegerous replied to lj2009's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Now I feel like I need to sleep for a
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    Took NCLEX RN today

    danegerous replied to lj2009's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just got in, too...I
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    Took NCLEX RN today

    danegerous replied to lj2009's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    And I think since it's Martin Luther King day tomorrow, I can't find out tomorrow either!!!
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    Took NCLEX RN today

    danegerous replied to lj2009's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Ahhhh! Pearson vue is down for maintenance!!! how do I get my quick results
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    Took NCLEX RN today

    danegerous replied to lj2009's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took mine yesterday, too. 75 questions, tons of SATA, 1 or 2 peds and ob, one psych, toooons of meds, mostly meds I've never heard of, haha. I also received the 'good message' with the Pearson...
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    Anyone else struggling with the Kaplan Nclex study material?

    danegerous replied to eternalsunshine's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I was enrolled at their Downers Grove, IL location, but I changed it. I found their online (look at it here) program and it seemed like the best fit for me. First, it was online, so I didn't have to...
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    Watches

    danegerous replied to Vectrexevo's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I used a $10 watch from Wal-Mart all through clinicals, but when I graduated in December, my wife bought me a new one. I got this one, the G-Shock, Redman model. I wanted something bold and unique....
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    Anyone else struggling with the Kaplan Nclex study material?

    danegerous replied to eternalsunshine's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    No problem at all. I haven't been using the book much, the videos are far more helpful to me. Good
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    Anyone else struggling with the Kaplan Nclex study material?

    danegerous replied to eternalsunshine's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Oh, yeah, I'm in the US. Yours sounds pretty different from mine. I'll post a screenshot just to confirm that they are different. This is what I see right now. The back one is the lesson I'm...
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    Anyone else struggling with the Kaplan Nclex study material?

    danegerous replied to eternalsunshine's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If you go online, I have a tab at the top (once I enter my sullabus) that says, "My Toolbox". Within there, click on LOD - Content. I have watched nearly ever one of these videos, and it follows along...
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    What did you/are you going to do the day before the NCLEX-RN?

    danegerous posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just wondering what you did (if you've already taken the test) or what you plan on doing (if you haven't) the day before the big day. One thing ofr me is certain, there will be no studying the day...