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  1. I'm very disturbed by this

    The new nurse panicked and did the best she could. She's probably rethinking that too. Give her support for quick action, but suggest that next time she should reconsider. Just try not to beat her...
  2. AF or Navy Nursing with a BS & ASN

    Maggie, I would suggest you finish your BSN since you are so close. Take student loans if you need to. All of the branches of service have had repayment options (even if they are dried up at times...
  3. Know what I like about this forum? Seriously.

    This forum is the only thing keeping me sane while I wait. The positivism and support are just amazing.
  4. Compare getting Masters to getting RN

    My masters is an MBA/healthcare management. I worked fulltime while I did it. It was alot of paperwork. I can now pop out an APA formatted 2000 word paper in no time. I don't think it has made any...
  5. Air Force Loan Repayment

    Congrats on commissioning tomorrow! How exciting.
  6. Jumping through AF hoops...

    I've been jumping through those same hoops for months. I'm an experienced CCU nurse. I started the process in June. I had originally expected/planned on being in COT in January. I still have no...
  7. HELP!! What to put on resume after being unjustly FIRED?

    What about simply stating: "personal goals differed from institutions goals". That seems open and non threatening and allows a very simple explanation. I would be as brief on the topic as needed in...
  8. another thought... go to military.com You can see the paycharts, benefits, weight requirements, fitness requirements, and get lots of basic
  9. "1. a 1x payment $30,000 Sign on Bonus 2. $2,100 shelter stipen 3. Loan repayment of up to and including $120,000 for all of my eductional loans (BSA & BSN) 4. 8 week Basic Training Course 5....
  10. Job Outlook

    Look for a nurse externship or even a nurse aid job while in school. Many employers will even reimburse for education while in these jobs. They often hire on the new grad as a nurse once NCLEX is...
  11. Pay at COT

    jmaverick.... I think you need more info. The military will move you. They pick up your household belongings and will move them to your first assignment. The storage fee is not something you need...
  12. Question about NTP program

    Wow Mel! You got your orders and even closed on your house?! Things are going great for you. I wish you the best and continued good fortune. How exciting.
  13. COT dates/assignments update, kind of

    Thx ladyviola. I'm glad I'm not the only one to cry over that. I was starting to brush my tears away and hide them, but decided that they were something we shouldn't hide and let my friends see
  14. COT dates/assignments update, kind of

    Thanks for the support! I didn't get any calls while I was gone, but I wasn't thinking of it either! lol. One totally cool part of my Vegas excursion was watching the fountain musically display at...
  15. USAF COT 10-04

    Adam, You are young and free. I really think that you should keep your spot. Take the experience. Travel. I was enlisted Army for 3 years. There were things I hated about it. And things I loved....
  16. Army Nursing

    Athena, how long have you been AD? I'm wondering what your rank is and what kind of nursing you do. And are you in the same position during your
  17. USAF COT 10-04

    Adam, after all this time you are thinking of backing out? Why? You have seemed so excited about it. What could change your mind? Can you share and maybe others can give you some
  18. Plane Tree Model

    When the hospital I worked at decided to go plane tree, all the floors got new breadmakers. Seriously. they thought that would contribute to a more homelike environment. We went to fluffy staff...
  19. USAF COT 10-04

    I may actually get an answer for myself on this issue (of when) in about 3 weeks per my recruiter. tick
  20. Nursing in the Military

    Don't join. If all you really want is what is in it for you, then the US military is not a match for you. It is not what the country can do for you. It is what can I do for my
  21. Paying for School.

    It all depends on what is being offered at the time. I had several options available $20000 to loans and $20000 bonus for 6 years. or I chose $30000 bonus for 4 years. there is also $20000 for 3...
  22. Mistake...

    As a critical care nurse, I would not have blamed the student, but myself. If a student is under me, it is still my patient and my responsibility to do my own assessment and monitoring of the...
  23. Student Nurse and Real Nuse.

    I remember the day I realized that I was THE nurse. It was my first critical situation as an RN. I had 5 things to be doing right now and didn't know where I should start. I turned to the tech and...
  24. COT dates/assignments update, kind of

    Thanks. :) I'm going to Vegas with friends next week. They thought it'd be a good destraction for me and we get to celebrate birthdays (mine included.)! As much as I want to be in, it is just as...
  25. Career Change

    I would compare the time needed for you for either program. Here the programs take the same amount of actual time due to taking the clinicals in order. My BSN had 5 semesters of clinical and the ADN...