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  1. Considering applying for commission in ARNC

    zombie replied to RN2ndLTTB's topic in Government, Military

    Your not too old, just need to pass the physical. After that you must consider that we are in fact a country at war. You can and most likely will be deployed. Military is a bureaucracy and the...

  2. Day in the life of an army nurse

    zombie replied to mstrawn2's topic in Government, Military

    Its like working in the civilian hospital with the chance of deployment. Your patients are active duty or dependants usually. Yeah you work in your ACU or in some units wear scrubs. It just...

  3. Critical Care Air Force nursing

    zombie replied to Riversurfer's topic in Government, Military

    A route that some may take is to go directly into an ICU in the civilian world. Work 1-2 years. Then Direct Commission into the service into the CRNA program or go into the military and start...

  4. Dating/Relationships & the Military

    zombie replied to Little_Mouse's topic in Government, Military

    I am married 4 years before joining the military. We seem to do ok being away from each other during OBLC. We have kids so it can be hard for her to do everything. It can be very stressful in that...

  5. Is there a maximum rank one can reach as a military ( air force ) nurse?

    zombie replied to secondopinion's topic in Government, Military

    in the army. my big big boss is a nurse and is a Major General. also your specialty can dictate your chances of progressing. as a nurse in general you are pretty much garanteed to make LTC. an...

  6. OBLC (lots of) Questions(please reply)

    zombie replied to hopeful_army_NP's topic in Government, Military

    as a np in the army you will be doing the same thing you would be doing in the civilian world. primary care stuff for soldiers/families. as you gain rank you will increase in responsibilities which...

  7. Too old? Help....

    zombie replied to bluemorningglory's topic in Government, Military

    Make sure you have childcare worked out in case of

  8. OBLC (lots of) Questions(please reply)

    zombie replied to hopeful_army_NP's topic in Government, Military

    Hi, I recently went through OBLC and I can answer those specific questions. I cannot answer to the particular March OBLC. 1. Does anyone know the March OBLC dates? Call/Email recruiter. You can...

  9. PFT tips I've picked up

    zombie replied to carolinapooh's topic in Government, Military

    I think the best thing you can do to get ready is to build physical fitness into your lifestyle. Don't focus too much on the sit ups, push ups, and run. Don't overanalyze it. Have a routine and...

  10. July 09 OBLC

    zombie replied to wisergeiser's topic in Government, Military

    when you click on the rfo link and it opens another tab/window look at the address bar. it will say something like blockedhttps://blahblahblah go in and take out the "blocked" part and then hit enter...

  11. OBLC ht/wt/body fat% questions

    zombie replied to LZRN's topic in Government, Military

    What worries me is the APFT. I can do the pushups and sit ups. (just barely) But its the run. I need to do 2 miles in 17 min. I just started about a month ago and it took me 22 min the first week....

  12. OBLC ht/wt/body fat% questions

    zombie replied to LZRN's topic in Government, Military

    If you want to go overseas to germany or what not and do not pass the apft you wont go there. you will go to wherever they need you. Thats what I was told when I picked an overseas assignment....

  13. The Pay - Military vs Civilian

    zombie replied to NursePamela's topic in Government, Military

    can go back and forth on this forever. I work in Civilian world in an ICU, have a nice house, insurance, and everything that comes with it. Its not a matter of "pay" its what lifestyle you want to...

  14. Choices for Bases - Can you put only 1?

    zombie replied to NursePamela's topic in Government, Military

    You can put one if you want. I picked and listed like 8. I don't recommend picking one though... I believe you will discuss your first assignment with a live person before you get assigned so it may...

  15. army nurse checklist

    zombie replied to lkosrn's topic in Government, Military

    plus there is more forms to fill out security stuff. More stuff that they will do in person with you. the first step though is to talk to a recruiter. You are not obligated in any way and they are...

  16. army nurse checklist

    zombie replied to lkosrn's topic in Government, Military

    _____ Resume/Curriculum Vitae, please provide FULL DATE (YY/MM/DD) Note: I have one? _____ Copy of all professional licenses/registrations/certificates both current and expired _____ Copy of all...

  17. army nurse checklist

    zombie replied to lkosrn's topic in Government, Military

    The gathering of docs, references, and MEPS. Is dependent on how fast people can get you the references and you gathering your docs. 2 weeks or so is a good time frame. MEPS/Physical you just...

  18. July 09 OBLC

    zombie replied to wisergeiser's topic in Government, Military

    I found out today that I will also be attending the July OBLC! I look forward to working with you guys

  19. OK it has been 4 months since comission

    zombie replied to pattyrn376's topic in Government, Military

    That must be very frustrating. Have you gone to OBLC? If not are you scheduled. It seems my recruiter has me slated for OCT class I don't have any "orders" yet. Overall I think the entire process...

  20. Army boards?

    zombie replied to LZRN's topic in Government, Military

    I went to Feb boards. And they put me in the OCT OBLC date. July was full I

  21. eight year commitment on three year term?

    zombie replied to mobro's topic in Government, Military

    You are classified in Inactive Ready Reserve. You have the possibility of being called back. If you really do not want to go back and really adamant about it no matter what. there are ways of not...

  22. San Diego vs Naples, Italy

    zombie replied to sassysoldier's topic in Government, Military

    san diego vs. italy if you had an actual choice?..... I can't believe your even debating this.

  23. army reserve nurse corps-need the real truth

    zombie replied to roachm224's topic in Government, Military

    If you want to join the army reserve as a nurse and not go overseas then don't do it. Army is the ARMY. If your needed overseas you get sent. And when you get sent don't cry. The reserve is used as...

  24. Navy Boards Will I ever get done with this process.

    zombie replied to sassysoldier's topic in Government, Military

    " Navy Boards Will I ever get done with this process. "

  25. OBLC- Due to go but need more time

    zombie replied to spawnupe's topic in Government, Military

    I'm confused. 1. Have you been commissioned without having passed the NCLEX? 2. Your awaiting orders that will never come until you pass NCLEX. 3. If you take up to 1 year in your case it...