JillyRN

JillyRN

Clinic Nursing, Family Planning, OR

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  1. Army spouse

    JillyRN replied to KaylaNelson07's topic in Government, Military

    Hi Kayla, I am for only a few more weeks as my husband is about to ETS. We got married right after I graduated nursing school and I PCS'ed with him to Hawaii. I don't want to sugar coat it,...

  2. Air Force Nursing 2013

    JillyRN replied to JillyRN's topic in Government, Military

    YES!! I'm doing whatever I can not to think about it. Even planning a vacation at the end of March to look forward to so I can attempt to ignore how slow these next six weeks will be...

  3. Interviewing tips for family practice please.

    JillyRN replied to sistasoul's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Don't stress over stating your weaknesses. Of course, don't answer that you "don't have any" because that's a big red flag for a lack of self-awareness. Simply stating you're lack of experience in...

  4. Cost of BSN

    JillyRN replied to p.xochil's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I'm sure it's a really great school and apparently highly regarded in that area of the state. But take into account your future plans. Are you prepared to deal with $100K+ in student loans for a...

  5. Interviewing tips for family practice please.

    JillyRN replied to sistasoul's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    The office I worked in was very big on nurses providing patient education. I would emphasize your experience with that since they will most likely want you comfortable providing parents teaching on...

  6. Navy Nursing or Air Force Nursing after high school?

    JillyRN replied to Senior2015's topic in Government, Military

    The only advice I can offer is to do your research and continue to make yourself a very competitive candidate. Keep in mind that with the current economy and military downsizing, all positions...

  7. 2012 Air Force Nursing Boards

    JillyRN replied to Zippo11's topic in Government, Military

    Congrats to everyone who was selected!! I'm currently awaiting this next board in February but I was hoping some of those already through the process could offer some insight. In the chance you are...

  8. SICK of BSN Pedestal

    JillyRN replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Such an unnecessary argument. I graduated as an ADN nurse and I was just as proud as friends who graduated with their BSN. We passed the same boards and made the same starting wage. The ADN program...

  9. Air Force Nursing 2013

    JillyRN replied to JillyRN's topic in Government, Military

    You're welcome Kdazzle! My recruiter gave me that info while I was signing off on my application and he was sounding very optimistic about the high number of open slots but he didn't have any idea...

  10. Air Force Nursing 2013

    JillyRN replied to JillyRN's topic in Government, Military

    Welcome Carlily! Haha, yes, I'd say your quite ambitious but I'm sure it can be done. I didn't decide until late October and thought it would be rushed but I had plenty of time. Can I ask how...

  11. Air Force Nursing 2013

    JillyRN replied to JillyRN's topic in Government, Military

    Kdazzle, Yes, the 8th was what I was told but he said to expect up to a month after the board met to be sure. It is fortunate timing cause my husband's final day in the Army is March 28th and...

  12. Air Force Nursing 2013

    JillyRN replied to JillyRN's topic in Government, Military

    Just an update: I signed my application yesterday. Now I've relaxed a little bit and am ready to wait it out :) Good luck everyone in the February/March

  13. Air Force Nursing 2013

    JillyRN replied to JillyRN's topic in Government, Military

    Good luck on Friday Kdazzle! EMT, Yes, definitely try to speak to a health care recruiter because its a different process in itself. I used the locator on the AF site to connect me to the health...

  14. Air Force Nursing 2013

    JillyRN replied to JillyRN's topic in Government, Military

    Does anyone know the deadline for application submission? I had a meeting with my recruiter on the 17th to sign my application but he was not in his office when I got there and hasn't responded to any...

  15. Vital Information about BSN and MSN online Programs

    JillyRN replied to jacksonmark's topic in Online Distance Learning

    My husband is stationed at Schofield Barracks but is down to about 30 days left of service. I am currently working for the University of Hawaii while I'm waiting for the selection board for the AF...

  16. Vital Information about BSN and MSN online Programs

    JillyRN replied to jacksonmark's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I went through Liberty University in VA for RN-BSN. Before deciding, I stopped by a U of Phoenix campus (Honolulu), and spoke repeatedly to Chamberlain reps. I had slight resistance to these...

  17. Air Force Nursing 2013

    JillyRN replied to JillyRN's topic in Government, Military

    No way! I'm sorry to hear that Taytay. Do they give a reason why that would be disqualifying? Hope to hear you can get a waiver. Good

  18. Air Force Nursing 2013

    JillyRN replied to JillyRN's topic in Government, Military

    From what I learned yesterday, there is not any sort of reselection process per se, after you complete your contract. The CN said that when it comes towards the end of your contract, your career may...

  19. Air Force Nursing 2013

    JillyRN replied to JillyRN's topic in Government, Military

    Completed the CN interview yesterday... Eek. I was more nervous than I've ever been for any sort of interview. She was extremely kind and laid back though. Even having all the questions beforehand,...

  20. New RN, Ok to do ambulatory/clinic?

    JillyRN replied to IwannaBeNP's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    My first RN job was in an Family Medicine Clinic and I thought it was a good environment for a new grad. It was a busy but small practice. I didn't find it overwhelming as it kind of eased me into...

  21. Air Force Nurse

    JillyRN replied to rwagner's topic in Government, Military

    I can't give you much information regarding dual military status. My husband is just coming off active duty while I'm awaiting a decision for selection for the AF Nurse Corps. Because he was so...

  22. Air Force Nursing 2013

    JillyRN replied to JillyRN's topic in Government, Military

    Hey Kdazzle, Thanks for the well wishes. My recruiter said he was waiting for my LORs to all come in before he could schedule me. I've heard the chief nurse here is very laid back and...

  23. Military Spouse RN

    JillyRN replied to tortorRN's topic in Government, Military

    Hi Redo! I can't say there would be a specific preceptorship that would be more helpful than others. From my experience, VA RN jobs are near impossible to come by without those 1-2 years of RN...

  24. Military Spouse RN

    JillyRN replied to tortorRN's topic in Government, Military

    Tortor, I finished taking courses at Liberty back in May, but just recieved my BSN in September since I waited to take the Microbiology CLEP test. It feels so good to be done and it couldn't...

  25. Air Force Nursing 2013

    JillyRN replied to JillyRN's topic in Government, Military

    Welcome Amarn! I'm wishing you the best with this upcoming decision. How nerve wrecking. I'm already anxious and I haven't even submitted my packet yet. I have the CN interview on the 4th. After...