DrCOVID

DrCOVID DNP

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  1. NP salary too low?

    DrCOVID replied to abcdefg's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I've been doing a lot of research on this because I'm looking at going NP. But yes, there is a HUGE range being reported on this forum and for the most part it seems pretty accurate. Instead of...

  2. New grad wants to QUIT first job, PLEASE HELP.

    DrCOVID replied to WowzersRN's topic in Critical Care

    I wish I could type some words here to help you but honestly and sadly this is typical nursing. Enter the military nursing environment and it becomes even more punitive.The advice you have gotten is...

  3. Regret leaving the bedside?

    DrCOVID replied to anchorRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Although I am not an APRN yet, I am going to be at some point. I have seen and had good discussions with many NPs; many of my BSN classmates are NPs already and I run into them here at the hospital...

  4. USPHS

    DrCOVID replied to southshore2014's topic in Government, Military

    Unless you are in the service already, you can't join the USPHS as a nurse currently. Their website has more information about which disciplines are open. Also, you don't deploy like the regular...

  5. Who still works as a floor nurse?

    DrCOVID replied to OCRN3's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm glad someone pointed out it has a large part to do with where you're working. In my short career, I've seen both good and bad. I have only been a nurse for 7 years, in one city primarily. I am at...

  6. Master's options

    DrCOVID posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hey all! A little about myself: I'm an active duty military officer of 6 years, BSN/RN since 09. I'm leaning toward administration/informatics but am not against nursing management. My current...

  7. Master's options

    DrCOVID replied to DrCOVID's topic in Nursing Career

    After reading this forum, searching jobs and considering my background and what I want to do I can answer my own question; I'm going Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. Very good options in military...

  8. ATI vs Kaplan vs NCLEX

    DrCOVID posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Having just graduated, obviously I am faced with the same feat as the rest of graduate nurses... Anyway... I have been reading peoples posts about ATI and it's true predictive value, and it seems to...

  9. air force officers and politics

    DrCOVID replied to Tammacat's topic in Government, Military

    I'm an in the AF nurse corps, and to me, the degree to which one is involved with politics/drama is up to the individual. Dependents are not authorized to travel with you to COT. They can go with you...

  10. Question about AFI36-2903

    DrCOVID replied to The Little Greek's topic in Government, Military

    I am sorry... What? I won't have time to do it beforehand? I am sorry but I don't understand the bit about uniforms. Are either of the 2 sets I posted legit? You are saying DONT get the 100% cotton...

  11. Question about AFI36-2903

    DrCOVID replied to The Little Greek's topic in Government, Military

    If someone could.... I need help translating the afi 36-2903... Set one: Air Force ABU Jacket - Male Air Force ABU Pants - Male Set two: Air Force NFPA ABU Jacket - Male 100% Cotton Ripstop Air Force...

  12. how do you feel being a nurse

    DrCOVID replied to margueritef's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses, like many other of the professions that do the most for the common good, are underpaid, undervalued, and in some cases abused IMHO... I have worked 1 nursing job, and realized that my back is...

  13. Countdown to May COT...

    DrCOVID replied to midinphx's topic in Government, Military

    Yea, I hate driving 2 hours round trip for something that could be done over the phone... I have already experienced the inefficiency / quickly changing pace of the military / government just dealing...

  14. Question about AFI36-2903

    DrCOVID replied to The Little Greek's topic in Government, Military

    Thx, wtbcrna, don't you need to update your

  15. Countdown to May COT...

    DrCOVID replied to midinphx's topic in Government, Military

    Sent you an invite email is [email protected] for FB I didn't make my arrangements yet. Don't have official orders or had contact with the TMO (?)

  16. Question about AFI36-2903

    DrCOVID replied to The Little Greek's topic in Government, Military

    I am going to try to get my name tapes from this site. I just want to make sure I am getting the right ones. Also, do I want velcro with the name hook or the other one (which I guess is just sewn on...

  17. AF COT

    DrCOVID replied to AF42's topic in Government, Military

    I'll try not to laugh I am just glad to see something that actually values my build instead of the BMI (underweight), or the average captain obvious statement "wow your thin..." I am expecting 100...

  18. Countdown to May COT...

    DrCOVID replied to midinphx's topic in Government, Military

    Congrats midinphx, I'm going to be at Maxwell May 24th too...

  19. More Military Schooling Qs

    DrCOVID posted a topic in Government, Military

    Can an AF nurse that attains a NP/masters degree using TA still apply for and be accepted for the AFIT scholarship for a second masters? Does earning a NP/masters (while AD or through AFIT) increase...

  20. AF COT

    DrCOVID replied to AF42's topic in Government, Military

    Surprised no one put this link up yet... http://www.au.af.mil/au/holmcenter/OTS/COT-RCOT/index.asp That site will answer all your

  21. More Military Schooling Qs

    DrCOVID replied to DrCOVID's topic in Government, Military

    Wow, common? Out of my class of around 80 I was the only Caucasian American to speak Spanish besides a Brazilian that spoke secondary to Portuguese. Besides that, I have never met a bilingual RN/LPN...

  22. Air Force Nurse Corps

    DrCOVID replied to luvbug080688's topic in Government, Military

    I think it is impossible for someone to define how competitive it is to get in, so, I'll share with you what I've experienced: My recruiter had 4 applicants for the Oct/Nov 09 board, all 4 got in. I...

  23. Disqualified or not?

    DrCOVID replied to tee_byrd's topic in Government, Military

    Don't forget Vitamin C increases absorption of ferrous. If you get desperate - figure out how to get a blood

  24. Acceptance Letter

    DrCOVID replied to RNinSCarolina's topic in Government, Military

    Yea, my recruiter is working on setting that up. Once everything was sent in, he told me I was ready to commission (today). I am probably swearing in next

  25. Acceptance Letter

    DrCOVID replied to RNinSCarolina's topic in Government, Military

    I think it's pretty official: I printed the one I got via email and handed it to my recruiter the next time he came to my house and I am currently "Oath out," meaning the next thing they want me to do...