Gennaver MSN

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    Becoming a Nurse while in Military

    Gennaver replied to cynthiakphoto's topic in Government, Military

    Hi, The Army has the NCP, nurse candidate program, and it is for junior and senior level BSN students. Those who qualify are students who do not qualify for the ROTC. From what I understand there is a...
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    Aug 5th OBLC

    Gennaver replied to Gennaver's topic in Government, Military

    Rme4life, I think that someone else on this forum is going as well. Do you have webcam at home? I am bringing my laptop and actually hope to manage to find an apartment in SA upon graduation and...
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    My OBLC experiences

    Gennaver replied to IU95's topic in Government, Military

    Hello Rme4life, and IU95, This had me wondering also. I was told to have one set prior to arrival at OBLC but that is indeed a chunck of change that I don't have. So far all I really know is that...
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    Update

    Gennaver replied to raskolnikov's topic in Government, Military

    stop talking with that officer!!! Firstly, to lie by deception is a lie and even though you likely could earn a waiver and be accepted as you are...if you lie and are later caught not only is there...
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    ASVAB and degrees

    Gennaver replied to NavyCheerGirl's topic in Government, Military

    Hello, ASVAB is for enlistment, or for pre-NCLEX student nurse candidates, (and only those applying for the student stipend and bonuses). From what I know the only branch which will take an associate...
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    Proposed 2008 Military Base Pay for Officers

    Gennaver replied to wtbcrna's topic in Government, Military

    Hi there IU95, Nice to read you. :) Gen
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    What to expect as an Army nurse?

    Gennaver replied to roswell's topic in Government, Military

    Hello, Since you are deploying in a month do you think a family member may help you with applications back home? I think that most universitites try to make it standard that "until" you complete all...
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    Abnormal pap

    Gennaver replied to curlysue82's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi, I doubt that the "second" pap was a regular pap but, more likely it was a colposcopy, or a "colpo", a colpo can be described as an more thorough pap but, reality is that it is a biopsy....
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    Army Nurse Duty Station Question

    Gennaver replied to MyBlueSky's topic in Government, Military

    Hello, I was told that as a 2LT that it was most likely the first post assignment would be to a MEDCEN. I chose my first preferance as a community hospital in Fairbanks AK, yet I will be packing for...
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    Any bets on how many things the movers break?

    Gennaver replied to wtbcrna's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks for the links. I've been advised by another cat owner that the best thing to do is to put ammonia on a cotton ball to dab at bites from fire ants. Its supposed to neutralize it instantly. Makes...
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    Do nurses need to know Arabic?

    Gennaver replied to NavyCheerGirl's topic in Government, Military

    Hi, Nurses can take the DLPT? I'm interested in that, (not sure if Spanish counts for anything on that).
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    Proposed 2008 Military Base Pay for Officers

    Gennaver replied to wtbcrna's topic in Government, Military

    Hi, Looks better and better to me. I think the reason the CC of PHS cautioned about staying for 8 years in AD is because there is more paperwork to switch over, regarding waiving an CC of PHS...
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    Any bets on how many things the movers break?

    Gennaver replied to wtbcrna's topic in Government, Military

    Bracing self. The field exercises are now for three full weeks now. I am grateful for the head's up. Fire ants...scorpions...tarantulas and geckos oh my.
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    Do nurses need to know Arabic?

    Gennaver replied to NavyCheerGirl's topic in Government, Military

    Hello, As the previous poster mentioned that there are other languages in the area. Arabic is a strong base for several from what I hear but, I think it'd be like generalizing the similarities...
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    No nursing schools at military academies?

    Gennaver replied to NavyCheerGirl's topic in Government, Military

    Hi, Your question makes me wonder if they have medical schools and veterinary, physical therapy, occupational therapy, radiology and so on... You are right though, if someone wanted to go to a...
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    Any bets on how many things the movers break?

    Gennaver replied to wtbcrna's topic in Government, Military

    Oh boy, this gets me thinking. In my current apartment building, which is a hisotrical building on a relatively "posh" neighborhood and has a "historical" restaurant attached, they spray regularly....
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    Proposed 2008 Military Base Pay for Officers

    Gennaver replied to wtbcrna's topic in Government, Military

    Hi, They have FNP? Yet I think my situation would not really qualify, due to having the FNP core and MS done for my entry to nursing degree. HOWEVER, back to pay...I've been thinking that since my...
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    Proposed 2008 Military Base Pay for Officers

    Gennaver replied to wtbcrna's topic in Government, Military

    Oh my gosh, that just sounds sweet. :0) My grandmother is 84. Gen-kind of a reality check to think that she was about my age now when I was born!!! New perspective to realize how youthful she still is...
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    Proposed 2008 Military Base Pay for Officers

    Gennaver replied to wtbcrna's topic in Government, Military

    0-1E +14 years? I'll bet you DO! Congrats
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    Feeling Useless in Clinicals

    Gennaver replied to MomRN20082b's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi, As a current student who is, like you, a current CNA and PCT I think that it might be likely that you and I do not have the "exact" same learning curve of clinicals than non pre-health care...
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    Proposed 2008 Military Base Pay for Officers

    Gennaver replied to wtbcrna's topic in Government, Military

    Hi, Base pay for new nurse graduates in Chicago is 23.65 an hour, (I personally do not count shift differential because it isn't worth it to me). So at 23.65 an hour at full time, (36 hrs week) my...
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    PreRn NLN Test???

    Gennaver replied to rnmomtobe2010's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I am in Illinois and have not heard of a specific NLN pre RN test. My school does use the ATI testing though with is similar to the heisi I think. Several schools in the area use the ATI, I had to...
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    Proposed 2008 Military Base Pay for Officers

    Gennaver replied to wtbcrna's topic in Government, Military

    Since I'm brand new to both Military and nursing my pay before the raise would be about 29,~~~.00 a year with the proposed raise my base salary goes to 30,516. My monthly BAS, (basic allowance...
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    Any bets on how many things the movers break?

    Gennaver replied to wtbcrna's topic in Government, Military

    Wtbcrna, Since I have not had the pleasure yet my guess is not worthy. :) My fingers are crossed for you that all goes well. Not sure how this will work for me soon but, will "share the joy" when it...
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    Roll Call for all Military and VA Nurses and those considering the Service

    Gennaver replied to RNPATL's topic in Government, Military

    EvaLuna, That is a very big and appreciated compliment, thank you! I wish you success in your future career as well. :) Gen p.s. I see you in your own new thread