chesrae

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1. USPHS

   chesrae replied to jennysong81's topic in Government, Military

   charming46: The days very a lot. There have been days where I am on my feet all day running like crazy, dont get lunch, and have to stay an hour late. There are also days where I get to watch a lot...

2. USPHS

   chesrae replied to jennysong81's topic in Government, Military

   My job duties are very wide ranging. But keep in mind that I'm still very new to everything so i haven't completely settled into my role yet. When I work a regular day shift I run the pill lines and...

3. USPHS

   chesrae replied to jennysong81's topic in Government, Military

   If it says your Board is completed that should be a very good sign. You'll get used to the pace at which PHS moves eventually. For uniforms I would recommend against ordering online. Call a navy...

4. USPHS

   chesrae replied to jennysong81's topic in Government, Military

   Being SRCOSTEP disqualifies me from the signing bonus. But I did get full pay and benefits for my senior year of school which more than makes up for that negative. Who or what department are you...

5. USPHS

   chesrae replied to jennysong81's topic in Government, Military

   So far I definitely like working for them. Keep in mind though you really aren't working for PHS but for the agency your assigned. I imagine working for IHS is extremely different from BOP where I...

6. USPHS

   chesrae replied to jennysong81's topic in Government, Military

   The short answer is yes start applying now. Remember that I applied through SRCOSTEP which is different from applying directly like it sounds you will be doing. This is the basic time line of my...

7. USPHS

   chesrae replied to jennysong81's topic in Government, Military

   Honestly, at my duty station the fact that I am a USPHS officer only means one thing: I wear the uniform. Other than that my employment and day to day activities are identical to a nurse hired...

8. USPHS

   chesrae replied to jennysong81's topic in Government, Military

   I have just recently gone on active duty with USPHS assigned to the BOP. If anyone has questions about application or experience feel free to message me. I was commissioned under the SRCOSTEP...