JillyRN

JillyRN

Clinic Nursing, Family Planning, OR

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  1. Air force nursing cot august 2014

    JillyRN replied to Bayern's topic in Government, Military

    Bayern, As far as my recruiter knew, I was still set to receive the 30K sign on bonus. He said it would be paid out at the completion of

  2. Air force nursing cot august 2014

    JillyRN replied to Bayern's topic in Government, Military

    Bayern, Thanks so much for that link. That will be really helpful. My husband was active duty Army, but this will be a whole new situation for us. Thanks for the insight about the rank issue. I'm...

  3. Air force nursing cot august 2014

    JillyRN replied to Bayern's topic in Government, Military

    That sounds like a great resource, worth looking into. I was originally told by my recruiter that I would start as an O1 and have only 3 months until making O2. But the LOA I received just said O1, so...

  4. Air force nursing cot august 2014

    JillyRN replied to Bayern's topic in Government, Military

    I'm with you, it definitely hasn't sunk in just yet. I first contacted my recruiter in October 2012. After waiting through two boards and all of the delays, I'm happy to move on with the process. I'll...

  5. FY 2014 Air Force Nursing

    JillyRN replied to SG219's topic in Government, Military

    Okay, I spoke too soon. I found out today too. I'm headed to Dyess AFB in Abilene, TX. Not on my list but I'm excited either

  6. FY 2014 Air Force Nursing

    JillyRN replied to SG219's topic in Government, Military

    Congrats! How long after finding out you were selected did you find out about duty station? I think there are lists on the COT website about some of that information. I'm happy to have at least a few...

  7. FY 2014 Air Force Nursing

    JillyRN replied to SG219's topic in Government, Military

    Bayern, I think so. It's become a mix of FY2014 and FY2015. Anyone else attending COT in August? I just found out I've become a select after being alternate #3 from these past October boards. I'm...

  8. Air Force Nursing 2013

    JillyRN replied to JillyRN's topic in Government, Military

    Found out today that I was switched from alternate to select and attend COT in August. So I hope this means good news for other

  9. Air Force Nursing 2013

    JillyRN replied to JillyRN's topic in Government, Military

    Jfratian, You are correct about not guaranteeing a spot to alternates. I remember from applying October 2012 that there was a lot of confusion for the alternates who ultimately had to reapply....

  10. New Grad Perioperative Nurse Residency Program - Advice?

    JillyRN replied to ILUVFLRN's topic in Operating Room

    Congratulations! I can't speak for the experience of a new grad starting an OR program but I went through the program as an RN with 3 years of outside experience. I thought it was excellent since I...

  11. how long is a GOOD orientation length? Jobs with contracts?

    JillyRN replied to sophie<3's topic in Operating Room

    I agree with previous posters. Six months appears to be standard and usually a contract is required. I'm almost done with a 6 months OR Residency program and even after I finish, it's another 3 month...

  12. Air Force Nursing 2013

    JillyRN replied to JillyRN's topic in Government, Military

    Hi Bogielea, I experienced the same situation. I wasn't able to reach my recruiter since he told me about being an alternate. Then I, too, played phone tag with a recruiter in LA until I finally...

  13. Air Force Nursing 2013

    JillyRN replied to JillyRN's topic in Government, Military

    Any other clinical nurse alternates out there? I was placed at #3 so I'm not very optimistic. Just curious if any others have been called

  14. how far are you willing to commute for a job?

    JillyRN replied to finallyaFLRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My first nursing job after graduation, I commuted an hour (hour to work, 90 minutes home due to traffic) five days a week. I, too, had a very hard time finding a position so I took the only one I was...

  15. New grad friendly parts of NC?

    JillyRN replied to CP2013's topic in North Carolina Nursing

  16. Brand New RN starting in OR

    JillyRN replied to ej1104's topic in Operating Room

    Congrats on your new positions! I started an OR training program last month and love it so far. I graduated back in 2010 and did mostly clinic nursing since then. Our program is also 6 months,...

  17. New grad friendly parts of NC?

    JillyRN replied to CP2013's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    We just moved to Greensboro, NC a couple weeks ago from Waialua, HI. I accepted a position with Cone Health back in May for their OR residency starting next week. I was really surprised that they hire...

  18. FY 2014 Air Force Nursing

    JillyRN replied to SG219's topic in Government, Military

    Bayer, I too am considering going the reserve route if this next board doesn't pan out. I originally applied in October 2012. I was told they had too many applications and mine would be sent in for...

  19. Any nurses relocating to Winston Salem/Greensboro this summer?

    JillyRN posted a topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I'll be relocating to the Greensboro/Winston Salem area this summer and looking to get to know others who might be in a simliar situation? I'll be working in Greensboro but my husband will be going...

  20. Any nurses relocating to Winston Salem/Greensboro this summer?

    JillyRN replied to JillyRN's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hi Katie! We ended up in an apartment off of West Friendly Ave. So far we like the area and it seems convenient it is to the freeway. It's only been a few days though, so we'll see for sure once we...

  21. Thinking about joining the Air Force

    JillyRN replied to miniemt27's topic in Government, Military

    Just want to back up what AFhopeful stated above. Unless you already have at least a year of RN experience, you would have to go for an NTP slot. The ER/ICU/Trauma slots are filled by those slotted...

  22. Interviewing for Air Force flight nurse

    JillyRN replied to ssjrbr1212's topic in Government, Military

    I felt I dressed even more conservatively than a typical job interview (hair: tight bun, shoes: flat unadorned dress shoes, etc.). I was also asked a great deal about my motivation to join the AF, my...

  23. Any nurses relocating to Winston Salem/Greensboro this summer?

    JillyRN replied to JillyRN's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Thank you both for the information. I definitely appreciate it, especially hearing about the higher traffic situation in Greensboro vs. WS. Coming from a place with absolutely awful traffic...

  24. New nurse job market in North Carolina??

    JillyRN replied to All Star_Pre Nurse's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I'm not sure about the LPN rates, but the RN rates seem to be slightly lower than average. It's a giant pay cut for where I'm coming from, but that's mainly due to cost of living. I'm not sure how...

  25. Any nurses relocating to Winston Salem/Greensboro this summer?

    JillyRN replied to JillyRN's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Awesome, thank you for the