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  1. Air Force HPSP Program

    mn_nurse replied to marti402's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Sent

  2. Any active duty Air Force CRNA's?

    mn_nurse posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I am considering joining the active duty Air Force, using the HPSP to pay for school. I am prior service AF reserve and love it. I have heard negative experiences from my AD nurse corp friends. So, I...

  3. CCATT nurse question

    mn_nurse posted a topic in Government, Military

    question for af ccatt nurses. what is the best way to get on ccatt team? i am currently a flight nurse and have received contradictory info regarding ccatt nurses.. some say they are ad only, some say...

  4. Hospital policy: no letters of recommendation?

    mn_nurse replied to Stratiotes's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Sounds like my old employer. The program I am in now have had several students from this hospital and they were OK with references from coworkers and charge

  5. Air Force HPSP Program

    mn_nurse replied to marti402's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The above post was only referring to Air Force CRNA positions. My recruiter told me when I applied they were only accepting 3 applicants per year. But, this can change to meet the needs of the AF, and...

  6. Air Force HPSP Program

    mn_nurse replied to marti402's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    In response to missnurse, they have slots that open up throughout the year. In October, there are more spots that they offer to candidates on the alternative list.(from previous

  7. CRNA Fall 2013 - Interested in Military (specifically AF and Navy) CRNA

    mn_nurse replied to Nurse Alyssa's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I can speak a little about the process applying for the scholarship and how program works while in school. There are many other great forum members that can talk about how the actual practice is as an...

  8. Any active duty Air Force CRNA's?

    mn_nurse replied to mn_nurse's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    heltonca, if you have any questions regarding the process of applying for the HPSP, or what to expect.. give me a pm. I just receive my acceptance for the

  9. New grad program in Mayo Clinic

    mn_nurse replied to whichone'spink's topic in General Nursing

  10. Mayo Clinic Reality

    mn_nurse replied to PACNWNURSING's topic in General Nursing

    Not quite sure which unit you worked on. But I have never seen (nor heard about) the environment that you describe. It is sad when a nurse loses their license, but a hospital does not have any power...

  11. PALS and ACLS question

    mn_nurse replied to myko's topic in General Students

    It may vary by hospital. The hospital I did clinicals at my senior year offered ACLS/PALS. I was able to get them both before graduation. I think that future employers (especially small hospitals) may...

  12. *Hope?* Does Mayo Clinic Accept ADN's?

    mn_nurse replied to LadyRN10's topic in General Nursing

    djuan is correct. You can get hired into a pcu or floor unit as a ADN. You can even move to an ICU after a year on the floor. But, you must earn your BSN within 6 years after getting hired or you will...

  13. Minnesota Magnets

    mn_nurse replied to inforthelonghaul's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked at 3 different hospitals. The 2 non-magnet hospitals were ok to work for. They seemed like they just did what was required by the Joint commission. The Magnet hospital I work for (Mayo)...

  14. Organic Chemistry

    mn_nurse replied to Xsited2baNurse's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Some programs allow you to take any chem (comm. college) before starting classes. Check with the school your are applying for and ask about what chem. is required. Once I was accepted into the...

  15. Which online chemistry is best

    mn_nurse replied to nycpicurn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I just completed the UNE Medical Biochemistry. I have to say that the class is not for everybody. The lectures were on DVD and were helpful. There is only one exam for the whole class, which is...

  16. Anyone else getting cut by the budget ax?

    mn_nurse replied to nurse2033's topic in Government, Military

    I am in Minneapolis. We are losing our planes, so we have no idea what will become of our squadron. At our last CC, the wing commander asked us to write our senator/congress representative. We have...

  17. Airforce Reserves, but not as a Nurse

    mn_nurse replied to allinGod's topic in Government, Military

    I am a nurse in the AF Reserves. I have a friend in a similar place as you. He got his nursing degree from a school in the Philippines. He is now finishing a masters degree in health management so he...

  18. Any active duty Air Force CRNA's?

    mn_nurse replied to mn_nurse's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Great info! Thanks for your

  19. Can civilian nurses get jobs in military hospitals abroad?

    mn_nurse replied to kar396's topic in Government, Military

    Yes, I have a couple friends working at Landstuhl as civilians. Check out USAJOBS. The contracts are supplied by the Army. They usually want at least one year exp. They pay for all your moving...

  20. Minneapolis School of Anesthesia

    mn_nurse replied to Prince815's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I applied also and scheduled an interview for mid Dec. It sounds like they have quite a few openings. I was given the choice of Dec 10th through mid January. Good luck to the rest. If anyone...

  21. Any CRNA students get in without ICU experience?

    mn_nurse replied to A038773's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Check this website. It is a good place to start for those that want an alternative.

  22. Mayo Clinic Reality

    mn_nurse replied to PACNWNURSING's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on the recruiter and Nurse manager. I have spoken to some of the new hires on my unit and most of them received interview calls 2-5 days after applying. Don't give up. Keep applying for...

  23. How many hours can a nurse work.

    mn_nurse replied to kappykatlpn's topic in General Nursing

    To answer your question: There is no maximum number of hours (I am assuming you are over the age of 18) http://www.michigan.gov/lara/0,1607,7-154-27673_32352-42008--,00.html Check with your HR Dept...

  24. CCAT

    mn_nurse replied to PokerRN's topic in Government, Military

    Did you ever get a reponse? PM me if you want more

  25. Roll Call for all Military and VA Nurses and those considering the Service

    mn_nurse replied to RNPATL's topic in Government, Military

    Question for any nurse working at an MTF (air force or Army). I am looking into going OCONUS specifically Landstuhl. I am wondering what the schedule is like in an ICU? Does anyone work straight days?...