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  1. Roll Call for all Military and VA Nurses and those considering the Service

    bluemorningglory replied to RNPATL's topic in Government, Military

    Hi there. I'm Mary. I am applying to ADN-RN programs and hope to enter one in 2010, graduating in 2012. At that point I hope to commission in the Reserves and then take advantage of its STRAP program....

  2. Pros and Cons of Joining the Army as a New grad (BSN)

    bluemorningglory replied to GHOT-Anes's topic in Government, Military

    The CNM who delivered my babies is now a 40 year old LT Colonel. She will most likely retire in a few years with that rank. Not a bad way to end a military career. She can still work but she will have...

  3. Why are these classmates such morons?

    bluemorningglory posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I just started my LNA course. The class is large-23 people.I am motivated to finish, find a job and then start an ADN-RN program next fall. I started two days ago. On the first day, the woman (she...

  4. Are ROTC programs open to non traditionally aged students?

    bluemorningglory posted a topic in Government, Military

    I have 48 college credits already and am thinking about applying to a BSN program. Are ROTC programs open to older

  5. If you are a single parent and you commission.....

    bluemorningglory posted a topic in Government, Military

    do you have to give up custody of your

  6. In ADN school and thinking about joining the reserves after graduating

    bluemorningglory replied to Shamin2006's topic in Government, Military

    Originally Posted by bluemorningglory DO not go in as enlisted....you will be sorry you did:( Are you basing this off of personal experience? Yes and no. My ex dh had a college degree and...

  7. In ADN school and thinking about joining the reserves after graduating

    bluemorningglory replied to Shamin2006's topic in Government, Military

    I also wanted to ask-sorry for taking over the thread....as you are earning your ADN-RN, when is the best time to connect with a medical officer

  8. In ADN school and thinking about joining the reserves after graduating

    bluemorningglory replied to Shamin2006's topic in Government, Military

    DO not go in as enlisted....you will be sorry you

  9. First hand information on the Army Reserve STRAP program

    bluemorningglory replied to OrthoRN09's topic in Government, Military

    Oh and another ? too please..if you join the Reserves, you go in as an O1, right? While you complete your BSN under the STRAP program do you advance in rank during that time as

  10. First hand information on the Army Reserve STRAP program

    bluemorningglory replied to OrthoRN09's topic in Government, Military

    I have a question for the OP-how does your credit have to be for the

  11. Too old? Help....

    bluemorningglory posted a topic in Government, Military

    Hi there. I am applying to several ADN programs to begin in 2010. I will be 38(!) when I get my degree and sit for the NCLEX. I am curious about the following 1) Am I too old to be a military nurse?...

  12. Can I get some well wishes?

    bluemorningglory posted a topic in General Nursing

    My dream is to become an RN. I was recently laid off and have put in for unemployment. My state will sometimes pay to retrain an unemployed person if said person can show that she cannot get a job in...

  13. LTC-Is it that bad???

    bluemorningglory posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am slated to take an LNA course this fall. I have heard that most new LNAs can only find jobs in LTC where, hopefully, they will gain experience that will allow them to work in private duty,...

  14. Honestly, Am I too old to become a nurse?

    bluemorningglory replied to Natbail's topic in General Nursing

    Do not let your age deter you from accomplishing your

  15. Please help me figure out the best route to my RN license!

    bluemorningglory replied to Angela.RN2B's topic in General Nursing

    To my knowledge, you can usually get your ADN in 2 academic years,no? You say you have kids and a full time job. Do you have a partner? Can someone help you? Knowing more about that side of things...

  16. Uniform Question For Seasoned Nurses...

    bluemorningglory replied to bluemorningglory's topic in General Nursing

    OMG-how sad that someone would miss her pinning ceremony due to a lack of

  17. Uniform Question For Seasoned Nurses...

    bluemorningglory posted a topic in General Nursing

    So this past week was my first week of being laid off. I spent some time messing around in the internet and did a little research on the history of nursing uniforms. I think that the nursing...

  18. Facing my fear..me, a friend and a spinal tap-oh my!

    bluemorningglory posted a topic in General Nursing

    Ok...I want to be a nurse. The only thing I fear is watching a patient have a spinal tap. Ugh......Anyway, a friend of mine was having double vision and had an LP. LP results came back and she had...

  19. Facing my fear..me, a friend and a spinal tap-oh my!

    bluemorningglory replied to bluemorningglory's topic in General Nursing

    You know, when she started having the numbness, I thought of MS as well. I did not mention that to her

  20. Uniform Question For Seasoned Nurses...

    bluemorningglory replied to bluemorningglory's topic in General Nursing

    These posts are a hoot to read. I just got back from visiting with my 93 year old aunt who was a nurse and while she admits that the scrubs might be more functional, the white dresses and caps put...

  21. Uniform Question For Seasoned Nurses...

    bluemorningglory replied to bluemorningglory's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks to all who responded...I never thought that my topic would get so much attention. I agree that the white dresses and caps of yesterday did look professional and regal. I dislike the scrubs of...

  22. Nursing School Applicants..Why Not?

    bluemorningglory posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am preparing to apply to nursing school. In recent years I have come across what I would consider(as a layperson) good candidates for nursing school....a phlebotomist(sp?) with a perfect GPA, a...

  23. What ever happened to "mother nature"?

    bluemorningglory replied to im_an_honest_1's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Oh I would never skip that rotation...I am just not looking forward to

  24. LPN/RN...differences??

    bluemorningglory posted a topic in General Nursing

    What are they? I am still trying to figure this one

  25. Do birth plans grate on your nerves?

    bluemorningglory replied to cradlecrewer's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I had birth plans with my deliveries but they were well thought out and not completely crazy. I can see staff being frustrated with the demands of someone betted suited to a home birth. On the other...