futrarmyCRNA

futrarmyCRNA

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  1. I have a M.Ed. and B.S. in another field

    futrarmyCRNA replied to harborview's topic in General Nursing

    Right and the B.S. has to be hard science related usually (like chem. bio,

  2. Is it time to get rid of 12 hour shifts?

    futrarmyCRNA replied to country mom's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe my perspective comes from working critical care for the last 4 years. Leaving the unit short for 4 hours because of an 8 hour shift puts us in a huge bind. Picking up an extra patient in ICU is...

  3. Joining army or air force

    futrarmyCRNA replied to neyalynn's topic in Government, Military

    If you pursue the ROTC route, you will owe the service several years before you can even apply for post grad education. If your goal is too serve and get educated in return by all means seek the ROTC...

  4. Any Reservists working too much?

    futrarmyCRNA replied to CSHRN's topic in Government, Military

    I used to have the same problem. Started RSTing with my unit if one of my 2 weekends came on same date as drill. Then started to let work know I needed off, its the law, got off and worked one weekend...

  5. Last minute questions for OBLC.....

    futrarmyCRNA replied to olderthandirt2's topic in Government, Military

    You should have a room with bed and linen while in class at Sam and a cot and sleeping bag while at Bullis. I would purchase a soft "poncho liner" (to use as a blanket if needed) and travel type...

  6. Anyone here go through AMEDD OBC recently?

    futrarmyCRNA replied to IU95's topic in Government, Military

    I am trying to find the same answer. Another officer on another forum in school now can help us as I was looking for furnished places. Hi

  7. Selling puppies out of a pts room

    futrarmyCRNA replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    You must not have worked with very many

  8. A Nurse Is A Nurse?!?

    futrarmyCRNA replied to sxybuttrfly's topic in General Nursing

    Post in a well written professional way if you want a real response. This is not text tag in middle

  9. Is it time to get rid of 12 hour shifts?

    futrarmyCRNA replied to country mom's topic in General Nursing

    Find a place that still works 8's but most cannot do both. You obviously have never been a manager or have had to do staffing. Mixing up the shifts like this would never work on most hospital floor or...

  10. Is there REALLY a nursing shortage?

    futrarmyCRNA replied to ShimmaShimma0304's topic in General Nursing

    Not where I live. You can not get PRN work at 3 other hospitals and there is no agency or

  11. I have a M.Ed. and B.S. in another field

    futrarmyCRNA replied to harborview's topic in General Nursing

    I would reccommend this. I went the LONG way around (LPN to ASN to BSN to acceptance into CRNA). A friend of mine who had a BS and a MS degree did the accelerated program n less than 2 yrs. Although...

  12. Anyone here go through AMEDD OBC recently?

    futrarmyCRNA replied to IU95's topic in Government, Military

    My understanding was that they usually get fewer qualified applications than the money that is allotted unless things have

  13. Army Nursing

    futrarmyCRNA replied to Mary C's topic in Government, Military

    I have been in the army and married since 1987, currently as an RN in the reserves getting ready for active duty next year. My wife is an RN but not in the military. One of my closest friends has been...

  14. How many 91C (Army) RNs here?

    futrarmyCRNA replied to Zetetic's topic in Government, Military

    I am currently an RN-BSN working in ICU/CCU for the last 4 years. Did the army 91C/LPN school in 91-92 at Fitzsimmons AMC. Worked for a year in Peds/newborn nursery at Ft. Campbell before going to a...

  15. November/December AMMEDD Board

    futrarmyCRNA replied to Staczse7's topic in Government, Military

    Good luck to all, I went thru active duty boards this summer. Most people are fine as long as you have no suspect activity in your background. The main thing is making sure your recruiter has all...

  16. what is age and age in grade waiver?

    futrarmyCRNA replied to pattyrn376's topic in Government, Military

    We as officers not only have to meet maximum total age but each commissioned rank has a max age. Depending on what grade you will be coming in as, requires a waiver if you are over the max. I was 36...

  17. December AMEDD Board

    futrarmyCRNA replied to Staczse7's topic in Government, Military

    Good luck with the board! I went through again for active duty board this summer. Went through for reserves in 2004 and to reserve OBC that december. I was 40 when I went through the active board this...