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markisrn

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  1. Enlighten me please!

    markisrn replied to MotivatedOne's topic in Government, Military

    I was and NCO in the infantry, was out for 23 years, and am now back in. Wished I'd never got out. It is good to be back. The Army is lucky to have your experience Jeck.

  2. Enlighten me please!

    markisrn replied to MotivatedOne's topic in Government, Military

    Tiffany, I wasn't very clear, sorry about that, but I was trying to point out that the Army Reserve will let you in the Nurse Corps as an officer with an ADN, so after you get your ADN you could get...

  3. 2 June Boards(Questions, pls help)

    markisrn replied to hopeful_army_NP's topic in Government, Military

    Diva-RNMom24, The FSH/BAMC physical and tour sounds like a good plan. I had never heard of that either. I did not have to go to MEPS however, I did a DODMRB physical (Dept of Defense Medical Review...

  4. GREAT News, I'm in !!!

    markisrn replied to hopeful_army_NP's topic in Government, Military

    Welcome and good

  5. beginning rank

    markisrn replied to traumaowl's topic in Government, Military

    AmyMichele, Congratuations on your decision to do Army Nursing and kudos for your willingness to serve. They use something called constructive credit. The link below will help you figure out your...

  6. Enlighten me please!

    markisrn replied to MotivatedOne's topic in Government, Military

    Jeckrn, You are correct, the payback time is in the reserves, but I was thinking that the time in the reserves as and officer would be a better choice than going enlisted first as was mentioned...

  7. 2 June Boards(Questions, pls help)

    markisrn replied to hopeful_army_NP's topic in Government, Military

    I feel for all of you that are waiting on board results. I was so tense during that waiting time. I felt like they kind of jerk you around in that regard. I was told that I was boarded 3 different...

  8. GREAT News, I'm in !!!

    markisrn replied to hopeful_army_NP's topic in Government, Military

    GOOD FOR YOU!!!!!!! WOOO

  9. Enlighten me please!

    markisrn replied to MotivatedOne's topic in Government, Military

    Just a thought here. I have been an ADN nurse for 12 + years. I recently commissioned into the the Army Reserves as a 1st LT. I am in the STRAP program where the ARMY pays me a stipend of 1905.00 per...

  10. Army Reserve Uniform Allowance

    markisrn posted a topic in Government, Military

    Does anyone know how much Army Reserve uniform allowance is? I understand it is paid after OBLC, is that correct? Thanks,

  11. Army Reserve Uniform Allowance

    markisrn replied to markisrn's topic in Government, Military

    Jeckrn, That is very helpful. I am not familiar with the green fleece, what are they? I think the new blues are available. I will probably look into getting them. Thanks,

  12. Army Reserve Uniform Allowance

    markisrn replied to markisrn's topic in Government, Military

    That's great advice. Thanks

  13. Army Reserve Uniform Allowance

    markisrn replied to markisrn's topic in Government, Military

    Well that doesn't cover everything we need, but it helps. The way I see it ACU's alone are about $300.00 for 4 sets. Add in patches, name tapes, boots, t-shirts, head gear, Jacket (M-65), socks,...

  14. Army Reserve Uniform Allowance

    markisrn replied to markisrn's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks for the info. Hope yours comes through

  15. blogs

    markisrn replied to newleaf2012's topic in Government, Military

    armynurselife.blogspot.com

  16. Army nurse corps and civilian wife(nurse)

    markisrn replied to sickcall's topic in Government, Military

    Sickcall, In general a nurse with a license and a pulse can get a job anywhere stateside even without a government job. Not sure about over seas though.

  17. Any Army/Navy Nurses in the house? =)

    markisrn replied to Raven713's topic in Government, Military

    Raven713, Perhaps my situation will give you an idea or two. I am an ADN nurse, prior service Army Infantry..Hoorah!. Regular Army will not accept an ADN, as you know, so I went Army Reserve. I chose...

  18. Am I the only one still waiting??

    markisrn replied to Waiting_28's topic in Government, Military

    We're both still young.

  19. Am I the only one still waiting??

    markisrn replied to Waiting_28's topic in Government, Military

    2soldiers44, Congrats on your February commission! It was sure nice of them to let you miss that first drill, but I am sure you are excited about going to your first one. I don't have to drill while...

  20. Am I the only one still waiting??

    markisrn replied to Waiting_28's topic in Government, Military

    2soldiers44, thanks for the kind words. I am an Army Reserve STRAP person completing an RN to BSN program so I am not stationed anywhere. During the STRAP phase I am assigned to APMC (Army...

  21. Would like some first-hand knowledge

    markisrn replied to Night's topic in Government, Military

    Hi Night, I am swearing in today to the Army Reserve nurse corps. I was also in the Army years ago in the infantry. My advice is do your research, ask a lot of specific questions to get a picture of...

  22. Am I the only one still waiting??

    markisrn replied to Waiting_28's topic in Government, Military

    Athena, I am going to take the oath this afternoon at my mother's house. It will mean a lot to her for me to do it there. My wife and some of my kids will be there as well. A retired LTC friend who...

  23. Am I the only one still waiting??

    markisrn replied to Waiting_28's topic in Government, Military

    Well good news everybody. My scroll came back yesterday and I swear in next Tuesday that 26th. Wooo hoo! thanks for all of your kind words and

  24. Am I the only one still waiting??

    markisrn replied to Waiting_28's topic in Government, Military

    Hi All, Frustrated! Still waiting for my scroll to come back so I can get sworn in. It was, as I mentioned previously, redone as 1st Lt because of constructive credit that my recruiter hadn't...

  25. Am I the only one still waiting??

    markisrn replied to Waiting_28's topic in Government, Military

    I got official word last night. I got my appointment as 1st LT but can't be sworn in until scroll comes back from congress as 1st LT instead of 2nd LT. Anyway, I got what I asked for, STRAP to...