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PVT worked for me. I waited 3 hours after taking my NCLEX to try the PVT. Got the good popup. 3 days later the CA BON had me listed on their website.

I'll be graduating with my BSN from an accelerated program this May. I already have a BS in Biology. I would like to go the critical care route in preparation for possibly going into anesthesia. I'm thinking of joining the AF and doing critical care there. I hear that I'd start off in Med/Surg and would later have to apply for a critical care position. Is this true? What is the time duration between joining the AF and finally becoming a CC nurse in the AF? Thanks in advance!

The title says it all. I heard from one individual in the armed forces that there is a maximum rank that a nurse in the military can reach. This maximum rank was not disclosed but it was evident that the individual meant something less than 0-10. The rationale was something along the lines of "you reach this maximum rank because any rank higher is for reserved for officers engaged in combat strategy for the military". Of course nurses are nurses and don't plan tactical combat missions so ok. Is this true or is it a myth? I'm looking into the air force but any correct response that applies to another military branch is welcomed as well. Thanks in advance.

1) Recover as fast as possible from being stunned 2) Hope that you didn't make eye contact. If you did, look away and move out asap for the privacy of the patient. 3) Regroup your thoughts as to what your objective was in entering the room and keep those in mind above what you just witnessed. 4) Deliver a discreet message to the patient in the next couple of minutes without interfering with the patient's privacy (except for of course poking your head in the room just enough to deliver a clear message), stating that you'll be back in "X" minutes to deliver the patient's meds. Whew...done. This post went through many revisions. :) Merry Christmas!

I'm not a nurse yet, but I'd say no way! I live in California, and out here they pay you to stay on board with no such thing as a contract that forces you to work a certain amount of time.....especially with a monetary penalty as the consequence of leaving early. I would endure the former, especially if I were in the armed forces....but the later (monetary penalty), heck no. I can't believe that. Conspiracy theory... what if part of the plan was to take in new nurses with the intention of finding a reason for letting them go before their three years came around? Something fishy with whoever in their hiring/retention department is thinking. You have TONS of opportunities. Definitely keep looking. Hmmm, looks like location plays a crucial role in what you can expect from your employer as far as "benefits". All situations are dynamic. I hope the right factors play in your favor.