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The transition program is between 24 and 26 weeks long. I came in last July for OBLC, got to Hood in September and finished the program in April, so about 6 months long. Holidays it just depends, you work your preceptor's schedule. So if they're work...

Taking leave in the Transition Program is highly discouraged and ultimately up to your command. At Hood we were not allowed to take any leave during the program except for emergency leave. The reasoning is because you ahve to meet a certian number of...

You should get BAH for where your dependents are located, as long as they are under you in DEERS. My husband carries my daughter in DEERS, we're dual military, so I was considered a "single soldier" and didn't get any BAH during BOLC. But if you're...

It is incredibly hard to get into the ER specialty course because it is only offered at Ft Sam. Usually what happens is that you go to your specialty course enroute PCS to another duty station. So before you go to the school you go ahead and ship you...

Walking during your run is strongly discouraged!!! I woudl not do it. Once your're at your unit if your enlisted soldiers see you walking during a two mile run you will lose a lot of respect in their eyes. PT is an integral part of the Army. Even tho...

BOLC is 9 weeks. The Nurse in Transition Program is 24-26 weeks. So after BOLC she'll report to her duty station and begin the NIT program. The Program is undergoing some major changes right now. When I came in we rotated throughout the entire hospit...

We've heard that instead of rotating throughout the hospital first in phase 2 then precept for 12 weeks that you will do your preceptorship on your assigned floor first then rotate around. One of my biggest complaints in this program was that we were...

For the TNCC question from Lunah, you should be able to be excused from TNCC if you already have it. So you'll get a Saturday and Sunday off. It was taught to us by civilians with no military specific traning so I don't think it will be any different...

Just curious, where did you see the information showing a link between shortages in the Army nurse corps and the suicide rate of the Army? I've never seen that material and I would be interested in reading it. I've never heard anyone address the shor...

I bought my ASU at the clothing and sales on post in Hawaii, not at Ft Sam. It is much cheaper than Marlow White, think it was $400 for everyhing including all the brass etc. And when you purchase from clothing and sales they do the alterations for f...

I am also a new grad going into the NICU. I graduated in May and have been rotating around my hospital at Ft Hood completing the Army Nurse Transition Program, the Army's new grad program basically. I just found out yesterday that I am being assigned...

The leave policy is different for each program, just up to your supervisor. I know here at Hood the only leave you can take while in the NTP is emergency leave and you have to make the time up after you get back. We had 2 weeks after OBC before we ha...

Tattoos are very common, even in the ANC. No worries there. :)

Originally Posted by armyfnp72 At this time the army nurse corps is what they call 'fat and happy'. They don't need anymore RNs. So not only are they not recruiting new RNs, but they treat their current ones like crap. It is very unprofessional t...

Yeah the 6 months of free temporary housing is definitely too good to be true. As previously stated 10 days is allowed. As far as our leadership here you don't have to stay under the radar to survive. They want to know what you want to do with your c...

If I remember correctly, you are allotted $100 per day of travel and this is supposed to cover your meals and hotel, which can be quite a stretch, You will file a travel voucher once you get to Ft Hood and get that money back then along with gas mone...

Your orders will state what day you begin active duty service. New grad RNs are treated well but there are always those nurses who are rude, which is unavoidable and can be seen at every hospital in the world. :) You can plan on staying at your first...

Stonecreek and Brookside are the only gated apartment communities in Killeen. I have several friends, also nurses at Darnall, that live there and like it. I live in Harker Heights and absloutely love it. It adds about 5-10 minutes onto my commute but...

Germany and Hawaii are 2 possible OCONUS assignments. You will probably still come in as a 2nd LT because the Army only gives you time and a half for rank credit so to them you only have 6 months experience. You may be able to get the ICU identifier,...

I'm actually at Ft Hood in the Nurse in Transition program, formerly known as the Army Nurse Residency program. It's been renamed. :) Your info about switching assignments is correct, you can switch with someone that is also a new nurse but only if y...

How long have you worked in the ICU and as an RN in general? This will also play a factor. The Army may assign you constructive credit for your ICU nursing experience. Just keep in mind that the Army will palce you where you're needed. If they have e...

We got paid 2 weeks after arriving for OBLC. However, it could take up to a month so be prepared financially. Unless you have dependents you will not receive BAH while at OBLC because they will put you in lodging and pay for it. I am married and have...

I just spent 6 years in Hawaii and it was great. There are lots of outdoor activities, the weather is great, and the culture is fabulous. It did get a little old after a while though. The cost of living is pretty high so we lived in a smaller house t...

I have to agree with ceg. I was obly at Gordon for 3 weeks last summer for a nurse internship through ROTC and I hated it. I was at Eisenhower on their MEDSURG floor and I was not impressed at all. I would never volunteer to go to Gordon, ever! I am ...

Just posting what I was told by our Branch Manager at Ft Sam a couple of months ago. Maybe she was overexaggerating on the grades needed to get into the program. Good luck whatever you decide! :)