Gennaver MSN

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    ANCP anyone? good, bad, ugly??

    Gennaver replied to richardjboro1's topic in Government, Military

    Hi, I see this is directed to RME but, I tend to think that it is either ANCP, (which has a 5k bonus at sign up, a monthly stipend and a 5K bonus at graduation) or the health professions loan...
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    Nurses are Pathetic!!

    Gennaver replied to lorster's topic in General Nursing

    SmilingBlueEyes had the better descriptive, Apathy. Your leaving is apathy. If you stay and speak out, rather than berate yourself andyour fellow nurses and tell them they deserve what they get,...
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    how long does it take?

    Gennaver replied to Duncan3178's topic in Government, Military

    Thank you Cherish, I had overlooked that I had spoke with his "supervisor" but, the guy didn't say "recruiting commander". I really want to stay in but, to change my contract. You have given me...
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    Name hospital and salary--everywhere

    Gennaver replied to mistydave's topic in General Nursing

    I am all for nipping this hourly wage/vocational mentality and asking for a decent yearly salary and NOT discussing *serious details* (but, am for sharing the ranges so that others can get on board.)...
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    air force nursing

    Gennaver replied to harmon642's topic in Government, Military

    Hi Josh, Yeah, thanks for writing. I have heard from other nurses as well that the "one year" bedside thing isn't really going to happen and that six months is sufficient. Catch you later, your reply...
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    how long does it take?

    Gennaver replied to Duncan3178's topic in Government, Military

    Hello, Yes, I am thinking of doing this. I sent my signed statement asking for a release but was told not to do it until I pass NCLEX. I figure to wait a bit cannot hurt but, I am waiting for my SF...
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    ANCP anyone? good, bad, ugly??

    Gennaver replied to richardjboro1's topic in Government, Military

    Possibly it is the ROTC your age exceeds the limit but, not the Army Nurse Candidate Program. I applied and am 40, the reason I was passed is because my program is not BSN and one must be in the...
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    air force nursing

    Gennaver replied to harmon642's topic in Government, Military

    Hello Harmon, Yes, I have an Army Nursing question. How long after a new nurse graduate commissions before they will deploy? Also, with med/surg experience only where would one likely deploy? I am...
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    LPN starting wages in central Illinois

    Gennaver replied to notsoinnocentkali's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hi, At approximately 12-14 bucks and hour how much overtime did she have to work to do this and did she feel that her license or care were in jeopardy due to it? Gen-I've worked week's worth of double...
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    how long does it take?

    Gennaver replied to Duncan3178's topic in Government, Military

    Hello Duncan, In regards to my Army application experience I agree with wtbcrna that once your packet goes before the board it will be within a month. I started to work on my packet at the end of...
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    Unique situation, considering USAF

    Gennaver replied to Imscray's topic in Government, Military

    ?? Hmmm, Okay then, you might be mighty surprised Butch. You will be emptying foleys and doing direct hands on care of your cc patients. You will be passing medications too. I would imagine that...
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    Unique situation, considering USAF

    Gennaver replied to Imscray's topic in Government, Military

    Hi, Do you have that in writing? That for medical they will recognize your previous service for rank? Interesting. Well then, it sounds almost too good to be true. Good luck!
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    Unique situation, considering USAF

    Gennaver replied to Imscray's topic in Government, Military

    Hi Butch, The AF recruiter that I spoke with in December 06 and again in March has been a nurse recruiter for over 15 years. He was ethical in that he knew I was talking with the Army and didn' t...
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    bummer; requesting release from IRR ANC

    Gennaver posted a topic in Government, Military

    Hi there, Just the latest update from communications from my recruiter. [pasting my post from a just written reply] Well, found out today that I will not be able to amend my date to ship until it is...
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    How many 91C (Army) RNs here?

    Gennaver replied to Zetetic's topic in Government, Military

    Hello, I see they change MOS's a bit, I had to google to see what yours was, now knows and 98M6, (LPN-Medic, yet, from what I hear it is much more than a civilian LPN). I have not stories, I am IRR...
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    bummer; requesting release from IRR ANC

    Gennaver replied to Gennaver's topic in Government, Military

    Hi, Directly to you! Do they require approval by the university first? My university is the one that restricted me to 20K for my alternative lender for the year. Out of that, 3K went to tuition, 12K...
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    bummer; requesting release from IRR ANC

    Gennaver replied to Gennaver's topic in Government, Military

    Oh, YOu GUYS, Are too kind, I cannot accept a nickel though, thank you but, I cannot. For what its worth, I realize that it may not be clear about my loans, (thanks for the private email to you know...
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    bummer; requesting release from IRR ANC

    Gennaver replied to Gennaver's topic in Government, Military

    CONGRATULATIONS!! Good for you. :) I realize that my situation just needs to wait and while it will not be a smooth transition that, it will probably all be okay. My application process was a little...
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    bummer; requesting release from IRR ANC

    Gennaver replied to Gennaver's topic in Government, Military

    OH! Shucks you guys;) Tomorrow I have an interview for a tech position, maybe working that until I graduate will get me through! Thinking positive. Okay, I gotta get back to my term papers, hope to...
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    bummer; requesting release from IRR ANC

    Gennaver replied to Gennaver's topic in Government, Military

    DANZRN!! You just made me smile and lightened my thoughts. Just reading that was very, VERY good. :) Okay I am off to school and approaching the final exam week which brings us to our FINAL QUARTER of...
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    Ode to Urbane Scrubs

    Gennaver replied to Mirai Kangofu's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Ha, ha, :) Thanks, perfect example, great explanation. I am 5'10" and am quite certain that the extra foot would be mostly all shin and belly exposure!
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    bummer; requesting release from IRR ANC

    Gennaver replied to Gennaver's topic in Government, Military

    Thank you and I agree it will definately get better. I am just at that "hump" stage, like all students. :) IU95, thank you too, I know things are really good, in perspective...just got to wait....
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    Has anyone heard of this school?

    Gennaver replied to nsnina's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hello, Since it doesn't have .edu at the end of its url but .org I do not think it is registered as a "school". Is it like those "Olympia college" training centers for Medical assistants and LPNs? Gen...
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    bummer; requesting release from IRR ANC

    Gennaver replied to Gennaver's topic in Government, Military

    Hello TraumaRUs, The reason I am delaying it is because I will need to work and make some money so that I can afford to pay for the test. It costs $279. just to register for the test. I do not know...
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    bummer; requesting release from IRR ANC

    Gennaver replied to Gennaver's topic in Government, Military

    Hi, I have to work. After having been a full time student for the most of the last 8 years, I have to bring in some cash. My recruiter's supervisor asked me to wait and re-try to request the change of...