Gennaver MSN

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    what can i expect if i join the army?

    Gennaver replied to joannaend's topic in Government, Military

    Hello spydercadet, Hey? I went to DePaul, (just graduated this past June) however they do not have the BSN, (do they have the BSN completion again?) I got my MS entry. However I really would've loved...
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    Education in the military?

    Gennaver replied to jen2190's topic in Government, Military

    Hello, From what a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner told me just last week the Army is really in need of Psychiatric nurses.
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    pcsing to hawai

    Gennaver replied to ajcranky's topic in Government, Military

    Hello, I just completed the previous OBLC and know two of the folks who pcs'd to Trippler. There was a large group. They both dropped their cars off, one flew to Hawaii and the other went home for a...
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    Anybody in the Army Reserve Nurse Corps?

    Gennaver replied to jasonglh's topic in Government, Military

    Good luck, congrats!! Regarding the direct commission I "oathed" in civilians however...Class A's are the uniform. I've heard this from several people and had I known ahead of time I would've had the...
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    ADN for Army

    Gennaver replied to krazykev's topic in Government, Military

    Hello, Just a reminder to make sure that you are talking to a medical recruiter, (versus and enlisted recruiter who may inadvertantly tell you incorrect information regarding if you "come in as a...
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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, While I cannot attest for VA hospitals, I am aware that civilian nurses are a strong part of Army Health care, everywhere. :) Congrats on nursing school!!
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    My OBLC experiences

    Gennaver replied to IU95's topic in Government, Military

    Hello Nurse Red, My thoughts are that you have to do this for you and be one hundred percent in support of your own choice because when things arise and make you doubt yourself I feel you must be able...
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    I'm finally in!

    Gennaver replied to Tanker's topic in Government, Military

    Hooah! Man, I am sure there are several nurses, (former enlisted) who would've like to have had this opt out option. Congrats!
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    Care pkgs for deployed military

    Gennaver replied to MeganNY's topic in Government, Military

    Okeee dokee, Gotcha then,
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    Care pkgs for deployed military

    Gennaver replied to MeganNY's topic in Government, Military

    While it may be easier for you to believe the negative "they only have to do three months because they are greedy rats..." It isn't what we are being taught in AMEDD OBLC. The instructors explicitly...
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    Care pkgs for deployed military

    Gennaver replied to MeganNY's topic in Government, Military

    Hello Suesquatch! I'm so glad to have the chance :) You are right, sunscreen!! and how about some of those powder packets of flavor to go in water too? Bug spray? Gen- in
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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, First, do not spend your 'pennies' talking to an enlisted recruiter, (i.e. corpsman) you are an RN, you are going to need to talk to a medical recruiter. A medical recruiter is the one who can...
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    Care pkgs for deployed military

    Gennaver replied to MeganNY's topic in Government, Military

    Hello, Regarding the ETOH, I agree, do not send it, it is a major violation and wrong. About the MDs, PAs and RNs, what I know is that the reason MDs only do a three month tour is due to the loss of...
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    I'm finally in!

    Gennaver replied to Tanker's topic in Government, Military

    Hello, In my AMEDD OBLC we had prior enlisted and prior service folks in, some with over 18 years, others who've completed AOC as well. I am a little surprised that you are choosing to waive the...
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    ADN for Army

    Gennaver replied to krazykev's topic in Government, Military

    I am new to the Army, (reported for duty in July) and everything I've heard over and over is that he is indeed correct.
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    My OBLC experiences

    Gennaver replied to IU95's topic in Government, Military

    Hello Jere, I'm not sure how available IU95 is to reply right now but, I am aware that he has his graduate degree in a non-nursing but, health care role and is working in that role. IU95 has shared...
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    getting ready for basics

    Gennaver replied to ajcranky's topic in Government, Military

    Hello, I think you should be here right now then, right? Aren't you starting today? Good luck! Yes, you will need your oath of office. Remember that even though OBLC is technically the "basic" for...
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    getting ready for basics

    Gennaver replied to ajcranky's topic in Government, Military

    Hello, Basics? Do you mean officer basic leadership course or basic enlisted training? When I went I did bring both my initial 'reserve' oath and also my new Regular Army, (RA) oath. Good luck! Hooah,...
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    Need Help for Flat Feet Pain

    Gennaver replied to anfe's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Hi, Initially I was going to post that this forum is not for medical advice, yet, I see you are a member since 2004. So, I can only offer my personal opinion and not medical advice and since I've been...
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    How do I become an Army Nurse??

    Gennaver replied to theshirls's topic in Government, Military

    Hello, I am just completing my nurse track, (which follows OBLC). After working in the civilian health care environment during the last 18 years I am enthused to join Military healthcare. However I do...
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    My OBLC experiences

    Gennaver replied to IU95's topic in Government, Military

    Hello and welcome, The APFT, (Army Physical Fitness Test) standards can be found here: http://www.la.ngb.army.mil/156BAND/apft.html Good luck!
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    How do I become an Army Nurse??

    Gennaver replied to theshirls's topic in Government, Military

    Hello, I look forward to you doing the same too then!
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    How do I become an Army Nurse??

    Gennaver replied to theshirls's topic in Government, Military

    I took my oath six months prior to my RN graduation date. It is an honor and I'm glad to be here.
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    How do I become an Army Nurse??

    Gennaver replied to theshirls's topic in Government, Military

    Good luck, I am at Fort Sam Houston.
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    How do I become an Army Nurse??

    Gennaver replied to theshirls's topic in Government, Military

    Hi, Currently the regular enlisted age is up to 42, kind of a big deal. For RNs it is higher still.