idtx2

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1. Littman vs. Ultrascope vs. others

   idtx2 replied to KD CVICU-RN's topic in CCU

   I have a Maxiscope in Bright Orange and a Cardiologist III. I find myself using the Maxiscope more often, I can hear just as well and it is much lighter around my neck.

2. ANC Nov Board & M5 ID

   idtx2 replied to traumaRN1908's topic in Government

   Good Luck to Everyone!!

3. After applying virtually everywhere...

   idtx2 replied to StarryEyed, RN's topic in General Nursing

   Did you make any changes to your resume, cover letter, approach, etc that you feel were the difference in getting these offers or was the timing just right?

4. ANC Nov Board & M5 ID

   idtx2 replied to traumaRN1908's topic in Government

   Will there be additional Reserve boards after October or like active duty will there be only one board for this fiscal year?

5. ANC Nov Board & M5 ID

   idtx2 replied to traumaRN1908's topic in Government

   Good Luck!

6. ANC Nov Board & M5 ID

   idtx2 replied to traumaRN1908's topic in Government

   Ok, if I'm not accepted for active what chance do I have for a reserve position and can I resubmit if not selected for an active duty spot? Will they take new grads into reserve positions?

7. ANC Nov Board & M5 ID

   idtx2 replied to traumaRN1908's topic in Government

   I'm a new grad that has been working on this for the last year plus. The recruiter has sent my packet in for QA (physical completed in 2009). Based on the earlier comments of only experienced nurses being accepted this board I'm somewhat confused? ...

8. Army generic course guarantee vs ER/community health class

   idtx2 posted a topic in Government

   Looking at Army active duty. The two classes I'm most interested in are the ER or Community Health. It's my understanding that you have to be selected/nominated at your duty station to attend these classes and they are not available as part of the ...

9. 40-yr-old ADN wants to join army reserves,

   idtx2 replied to staceysue's topic in Government

   I have not, but the recruiter told me if I signed a 4 year contract (in his opinion) there would be a 100% chance of being deployed. Check out this blog of an Army nurse current deployed: http://nursebeth.blogspot.com/

10. 40-yr-old ADN wants to join army reserves,

    idtx2 replied to staceysue's topic in Government

    I'm also 40 with an ADN and was looking into the Army. This is what I've been told, if you want to go active and do not have prior service you must sign your active duty contract before turning 42 years old to ensure you can get 20 years in before m...

11. Services for autistic child while in Military

    idtx2 posted a topic in Government

    Can anyone share their experiences trying to secure services for an autistic or otherwise developmentally delayed child while serving in the military. I'd like to pursing a nursing career in the Army (active duty), but my wife is concerned that we w...

12. Army Reserve/Active Duty 40 years old

    idtx2 replied to idtx2's topic in Government

    Thank you for the feedback. I've been working with a recruiter for the past month and have completed most of my packet. I am waiting on the State Nursing Board so I can schedule the NCLEX. I will certainly look into the Nurse Candidate Program, so...

13. Army Reserve/Active Duty 40 years old

    idtx2 replied to idtx2's topic in Government

    Thank you, will do!!

14. Army Reserve/Active Duty 40 years old

    idtx2 replied to idtx2's topic in Government

    Sorry if I was unclear, I have my ADN (graduated June 2009). I just turned 40 (June 2009) and since I have a BS degree in another field I should be able to finish my BSN in 12 months or shortly after I turn 41. My fear is that any reserve commitmen...

15. Army Reserve/Active Duty 40 years old

    idtx2 replied to idtx2's topic in Government

    Am I correct in thinking that the 42 cut off for Active Duty would apply even if I were currently in the reserves?