Gennaver MSN

Ortho, Med surg and L&D

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    Native American Reservations?

    Gennaver replied to twinmommy+2's topic in Rural

    Hello, *some* Tribes choose to hire directly or have Tribal Hire Choice, rare though. It is easy to notice this through scrolling through the jobs at the IHS website. It will list either nothing or...
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    Advice on schools for Prereq. courses in Chicago?

    Gennaver replied to audionaut's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hello, If your goal involves getting it as cheaply as possible then the ADN route is the way to go. However, by the time you complete your pre-reqs for the ADN you would most likely also qualify as a...
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    Recommendation for Personal Statement

    Gennaver replied to mvanz9999's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hello there arciedee, I am in the same situation. Luckily though I was just picked up by the Army Nurse Corps so, in the meanwhile, after graduation, I do intend to begin online courses towards a...
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    new grads of direct entry programs: are you paid as an NP or an entry level nurse?

    Gennaver replied to chickpea25's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hello there Chicpea, From everything I have heard and read, that as a new nurse, you will be paid as a new nurse regardless of your credentials, (be it as an associate's degree, bachellor's degree or...
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    Thinking of joining the Air Force

    Gennaver replied to PRicanRN's topic in Government, Military

    Hello, Not sure if it done as it is in the Army but, it was part of my application packet that I had to choose and select and have my recruiter sign BEFORE it went to the Review Board.
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    Thinking of joining the Air Force

    Gennaver replied to PRicanRN's topic in Government, Military

    Hello PRicanRN, Up to an amount, for the Army it is the HPLRP, (health professions loan repayment program). I think the current amount is up to 30K HPLRP with a bonus of 10K to sign. I just signed my...
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    Army Reserves now or wait?

    Gennaver replied to nursewannbe's topic in Government, Military

    I do not know. Good luck! However, the Air Force did tell me that they were not taking anyone until Sept 2007 for their Nurse Transition Program, (their new nurse program) so, I wonder if the Army may...
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    Pros/Cons of Army Reserves, Anyone?

    Gennaver replied to ChristineN's topic in Government, Military

    Hello, Ah, good thing the Army recognized diploma for Reserves! Good luck! You can still come in with the LPN and work toward the RN completion OR go in as a Army Nurse Candidate, while working...
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    Army Reserves now or wait?

    Gennaver replied to nursewannbe's topic in Government, Military

    Hello, From what I read and hear, you are being told somewhat correctly. Please read into if your school is ROTC or if you qualify for the Army Student Nurse candidate program because you will get...
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    it is OFFICIAL I am going GREEN

    Gennaver replied to Gennaver's topic in Government, Military

    Awww, You would be welcomed to come if you could make it! :) It is so cool that my recruiters are willing. Then again, it will be at the student activity center at my university campus so, that could...
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    it is OFFICIAL I am going GREEN

    Gennaver replied to Gennaver's topic in Government, Military

    Athena!! Thank you right back! Finally is right, phew was I sweating it, yes I was! Tomorrow I sign the paperwork and my recruiter's boss told me today that after I pass NCLEX, (end of summer) I will...
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    it is OFFICIAL I am going GREEN

    Gennaver replied to Gennaver's topic in Government, Military

    hello sunnyjohn! much appeciation. :) while i invited my cohortmates to a pizza party/take my oath in a room at campus in a couple weeks i am going in tomorrow to get the paperwork, "official". it is...
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    it is OFFICIAL I am going GREEN

    Gennaver replied to Gennaver's topic in Government, Military

    Hiya, And I am appreciative of your tolerance during all my anticipatory postings too! Thank you so much,
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    Thinking of joining the Air Force

    Gennaver replied to PRicanRN's topic in Government, Military

    Hello there, My recruiter also was not to medical and I thought he was very hardworking and as if he was "on my side" trying to help me, not just seeing me as a "number" too. :) I wonder about takign...
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    adv patho question

    Gennaver replied to chicoborja's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I also agree that your previous coursework will have prepared you well for pathophys, however I am surprised that they are having you take an advanced pathyphys without first taking regular pathophys?...
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    Introduction - I Want to Join the Military and Nobody Understands

    Gennaver replied to raskolnikov's topic in Government, Military

    Hello, From what I have read you may be referring to "Combat Station Hospitals" although the Army medical centers and also many of the Army community hospitals also do have ERs.
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    Any Commisioned USPHS Nurses Here?

    Gennaver replied to PMFB-RN's topic in Government, Military

    Hello, I was contemplating joining the Commissioned Corps Officers of the Public Health Service, (the 'right' way to say it as I had been corrected. :) ) My intent was to join the Army and then go CC...
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    Pros/Cons of Army Reserves, Anyone?

    Gennaver replied to ChristineN's topic in Government, Military

    Hello, I have just been accepted to the active duty Army but, have heard mixed reviews. Most people I have encountered absolutely love working in the military and then there are people who left due to...
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    Thinking of joining the Air Force

    Gennaver replied to PRicanRN's topic in Government, Military

    Hello Gemini, (I may be double posting here!) When I spoke with an Air Force recruiter about going Active Duty as a Nurse he told me that I still could at age 41!! Go for it!
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    Physical requirements to be a Navy nurse

    Gennaver replied to NavyCheerGirl's topic in Government, Military

    Hello again Jennifer, My recent packet was before the December first review too. This was the second review where it took three weeks to receive word. Thank you for the well wishes. Try to be...
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    Medically disqualified

    Gennaver replied to smattles1of2's topic in Government, Military

    Good! Do not give up, giving up definately ends all options. :) Following through will, at the very least, allow you to know that no matter *what* the outcome is that you did try your very best and...
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    Medically disqualified

    Gennaver replied to smattles1of2's topic in Government, Military

    CRNA, It may not necessarily keep you out. It may be waiverable if your stones only involved one kidney...if they were over a year ago...and so on. Best advice is to get copies of all your medical...
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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

    Hello Moonrose2U, I heard that depending on circumstances that they would make exceptions and take up to age 52 in the reserves but that generally the reserve age limit was 46, *however* pursue this...
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    Physical requirements to be a Navy nurse

    Gennaver replied to NavyCheerGirl's topic in Government, Military

    Good luck and good thoughts to you. I hope your wiaver is successful. It sounds like you should be good to go *now* after the updated eyeglasses. : Looking forward to your update. All the best,
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    it is OFFICIAL I am going GREEN

    Gennaver replied to Gennaver's topic in Government, Military

    Yes I am, thank you.