FST6

FST6

CVICU, Trauma, Flight, wartime nursing

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  1. Reserves vs National Guard

    FST6 replied to Buckeye RN/EMT-P's topic in Government, Military

    You won't find many nurses in the national guard because most of their units are combat arms or combat support oriented. They have relatively few medical units. At most they have what are known as...

  2. Heading for Bagram...anybody with experience to give advice?

    FST6 replied to AF46N3E's topic in Government, Military

    Bagram is a very crowded base. With the surge of troops rolling into Afghanistan, living space is hard to come by. When I was leaving Afghanistan in August, my team was placed in a 100-man tent off at...

  3. For those who wanted information about joining the Army Nurse Corp, this is for you.

    FST6 replied to live4today's topic in Government, Military

    Wow, that cyber-recruiter really sugar-coated the whole Army Nurse Corps thing. It is a rewarding profession to be in the ANC, but there are quirks to it you won't find in the civilian world. At times...

  4. Army Reserve Question

    FST6 replied to larry v's topic in Government, Military

    Sounds like a new accession bonus. Basically, you get the bonus at the end of each year for the first three years (minus taxes). I received a bonus (albeit a much smaller one) when I was commissioned,...

  5. Combat Nursing awaits us Ladies and Gentlemen

    FST6 replied to ladyviola's topic in Government, Military

    Keeping all things in perspective, combat nursing is going to scare the sh*t out of you at times. There is much pride that comes with what we do in the military, but there are going to be those "Holy...

  6. Okinawa Naval Hospital

    FST6 replied to zenman's topic in Government, Military

    You will love Okinawa. I only spent three weeks there in 2000 on a training mission, but that place was AWESOME! Rghbsn is right about the scuba diving. If you don't scuba, you should start when you...

  7. Upcoming grad thinking about Military Nursing

    FST6 replied to mps0430's topic in Government, Military

    Hello MPS0430. As an Army Reserve nurse, I can tell you that I love what I do. I have been in the military for 14 years and do not regret a single moment. In the course of my career I have had the...

  8. ICU Interviews do's and oh no she did not's!!

    FST6 replied to lpn2crna1day's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    When interviewing for an ICU position, we are looking for someone who is willing to put forth the time and energy necessary to grasp what it takes to be a critical care nurse. Enthusiasm is always a...

  9. Ten Things A Nurse Doesn't Want to Hear

    FST6 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Did you mention item number 11 " Oh, you are a male nurse. You are either 1.) gay or 2.) couldn't make the cut for med school". So what happens when you are straight and had no desire to be a doctor?...

  10. How does one get assigned to an Army forward surgical team?

    FST6 replied to UGADawgs's topic in Government, Military

    UGADawgs: I just returned from Afghanistan where I was the commander of an FST. I am in the Army Reserve, so active duty isn't your only option for living the FST life. As for selection, there really...