hopeful_army_NP

hopeful_army_NP

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  1. new Army Nurse going Landstuhl, Germany

    hopeful_army_NP replied to Pink-Rated's topic in Government, Military

    Best wishes with everything. Please post when you get a

  2. Can you use the Army's loan repayment program more than once?

    hopeful_army_NP replied to rcj2009's topic in Government, Military

    The loan repayment I took was up tp $120k for 6 year

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

    hopeful_army_NP posted a topic in Government, Military

    I am going to OBLC(active duty) in March 2010(my choice). I know it is over g months from now but I like to plan things and I have a few questions. Everyone and anyone who knows the answers please...

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

    hopeful_army_NP replied to hopeful_army_NP's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks and best wishes to you. Please post when you get a chance while at

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

    hopeful_army_NP replied to hopeful_army_NP's topic in Government, Military

    Wow, I'm hopeful that since I'm Active Duty I will find out sooner, I need to secure housing for my family. I know where I'm going but I don't think I can get housing until I receive my orders and a...

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

    hopeful_army_NP replied to hopeful_army_NP's topic in Government, Military

    My packet went to boards 2 June, I commisioned into IRR on 23 June, received phone call and confirmation of my 1st Duty Station around 27 August, I then requested March OBLC and the LTC said ok. I...

  7. AIr force reserve rank

    hopeful_army_NP replied to nursekat43's topic in Government, Military

    this is the information i have, not sure if this is army only or all branches... less than 2 years01/2lt 2 years or more, but less than 7 years02/1lt 7 years or more, but less than 14 years03/cpt 14...

  8. Army Reservist, Nursing School and a deployment

    hopeful_army_NP replied to Fenixrisen's topic in Government, Military

    I'm not sure but wouldn't the ECS program work for you, the program is for reservist pursing an associates or bachelors degree, it states no deployment while in school. Here is the link...

  9. Talk to me about Walter Reed.....

    hopeful_army_NP replied to bluemorningglory's topic in Government, Military

    Ft Gordon, GA( sorry that was an

  10. Talk to me about Walter Reed.....

    hopeful_army_NP replied to bluemorningglory's topic in Government, Military

    According to my "Army Health Care Team, New Officer's Overview" book, the top 8 are/where WBAMC- Ft. Bliss, TX BAMC- Ft Sam Houston, TX Eisenhower- Ft Gordon, TX Landstuhl- Germany Womack- Ft Bragg,...

  11. Recruiters

    hopeful_army_NP replied to Jams95's topic in Government, Military

    My personal experience... in January 2009 I decided 99.999% I wanted to go active duty military. At that time I was debating between navy and army. I contacted Navy first(left all my information,...

  12. questions for DOD civilian nurses

    hopeful_army_NP replied to daisymae0's topic in Government, Military

    I don't go Active Duty until next year, but hopefully someone who is can help you, the answers you received so far are based on VA only, I highlted the military hospital in your original question so...

  13. In ADN school and thinking about joining the reserves after graduating

    hopeful_army_NP replied to Shamin2006's topic in Government, Military

    I'm pretty positive Army Reserves you can go in as an officer with an associates but in the reserves only, but in order to rank up you need to have your BSN. But to go Active Duty the minimum is

  14. New NP student: need encouragement

    hopeful_army_NP replied to newpedirn08's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Is it possible that you can reduce your work schedule so you will have more study time? Also it wouldn't hurt to check with your school about taking the Advanced patho somewhere

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

    hopeful_army_NP replied to hopeful_army_NP's topic in Government, Military

    I don't think it would hurt to check again with your recruiter or someone else in the HR/assignment department. The LTC that called me with my 1st duty assignment basically told me what I posted to...

  16. Do dependents get BAH during OBLC?

    hopeful_army_NP replied to KateArmyRN's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks for the

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

    hopeful_army_NP replied to hopeful_army_NP's topic in Government, Military

    I'm not sure you recruiter has that right. In order for you to be 66P on your assignment, you would need to take the slot of a 66P, that means the command where you are going would be willing to give...

  18. Do dependents get BAH during OBLC?

    hopeful_army_NP replied to KateArmyRN's topic in Government, Military

    Good question, I need the answer to that as well. I believe they do though. The other question I have is when would receive the BAH and 1st pay? Kate- did you find housing in North Carolina

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

    hopeful_army_NP replied to hopeful_army_NP's topic in Government, Military

    I'm surprised to hear that, there are many accredited universities with online programs for the real life adult learner, I have only really looked into Rush University and Capella(which is recognized...

  20. New NP student: need encouragement

    hopeful_army_NP replied to newpedirn08's topic in Post Graduate Students

    We all go through growing pains with this new role. Everyone learns and practices differently. It could be possible that your preceptor is not the correct fit for you? Has your preceptor had NP...

  21. My orders came today!!

    hopeful_army_NP replied to carolinapooh's topic in Government, Military

    Great, how perfect for

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

    hopeful_army_NP replied to hopeful_army_NP's topic in Government, Military

    Also the bonus and student loan payment I selected was based on me being a 66H. They did not have the same incentive programs for NPs I guess because the need isn's as big. The Army, from what I can...

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

    hopeful_army_NP replied to hopeful_army_NP's topic in Government, Military

    I am actually going in as a 66H med surg nurse. The MOS for FNP is 66P, they Army does not have a MOS for Adult NP therefore I will be a 66H. Now with that said if the hospital/clinc I am assigned can...

  24. My orders came today!!

    hopeful_army_NP replied to carolinapooh's topic in Government, Military

    How do you feel about that

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

    hopeful_army_NP replied to secondopinion's topic in Government, Military

    Very interesting question! I am going in as CPT with no previous military experince and I hope to make a 20 year career so how far will I be able to go in rank realistically? I hope some responses...