stephgor

stephgor

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  1. Rank when entering

    stephgor replied to IVyPush-her's topic in Government, Military

    My Record of Award of Entry Grade Credit from HRC and signed by the Chief of HRC gave 5 years 6 months constructive credit. 2 years for Masters Degree, 3 years for the 15 years experience as a nurse...

  2. Rank when entering

    stephgor replied to IVyPush-her's topic in Government, Military

    BTW recruiters do not determine rank. HRC determines

  3. Rank when entering

    stephgor replied to IVyPush-her's topic in Government, Military

    I have 15 years nursing experience and 8 as CRNA. I commissioned a year ago and was given 5.5 years constructive credit. This was on the reserve side. I talked to HRC in st louis and was told that new...

  4. Army Reserve BOLC SEPT 2011

    stephgor posted a topic in Government, Military

    Anyone else going to RC BOLC Sept 2011. I am not sure what to expect? I have taken DAPFT and passed so I am not worried about PT so much. I am more worried about having no prior military experience....

  5. Army Reserve BOLC SEPT 2011

    stephgor replied to stephgor's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks for the replies. I am new to the military. I have a clinical training agreement so i haven't been drilling with a medical unit. I am attached to APMC and my medical unit is several hours away....

  6. Reserve or Guard?

    stephgor replied to dmpearce's topic in Government, Military

    The reserves used to function as a strategic force. They now function as an operational force. In other words, the reserves were only called up when necessary. Now especially on the medical side...

  7. Should I become an Army Reserve Nurse?!

    stephgor replied to kcolly's topic in Government, Military

    We are in two wars and reserve medical provides 75% of care to soldiers; so the chances of deployment are 100%. The army is not going to fork over all of that money and not utilize your professional...

  8. Army Reserve Nursing

    stephgor replied to dfdsue's topic in Government, Military

    i am going 21 september to 17 october. that web site is old and needs updated. go to www.atrrs.com and plug in 6-8-c20b and it will show you all of the dates for this

  9. Army Reserve Nursing

    stephgor replied to dfdsue's topic in Government, Military

    BOLC is 26 days for Reservists, not two weeks. The best bet is to contact an army healthcare recruiter, not the recruiters in the mall. Active duty BOLC is 7 weeks plus AOC specific training....

  10. Army reserve question

    stephgor replied to cpez's topic in Government, Military

    I commissioned 19 March 2010 Army Reserve CRNA. I came in as 1 LT with 5.5 yrs constructive credit. Experience 15 years RN 7 yrs CRNA. Hope that helps. I spoke with HR in St. Louis (these are the ones...

  11. Army Reserve Nursing

    stephgor replied to dfdsue's topic in Government, Military

    It took me only a couple of

  12. Chances of getting in Air Force?

    stephgor replied to Pooky20's topic in Government, Military

    You need to talk to a healthcare recruiter, not the ones in the strip mall. You can find the nearest one by going online and look up airforce healthcare recruiting. Moral waivers are granted however,...

  13. Army Reserve Nursing

    stephgor replied to dfdsue's topic in Government, Military

    I am an army reserve CRNA and I took oath in March. I also am trying to get a green on my PHA even though I had the initial medical eval. I am looking at April for OBLC but half of the slots were...

  14. Got my Orders! Army Reserves

    stephgor replied to Kathyporter's topic in Government, Military

    Still waiting for my orders to go through. My attachment is the APMC in Atlanta.I signed March 19th. My recruiter told me at least a year for OBLC. How about you? We will probably be in the same. BTW,...

  15. Prior nursing exp applies to higher rank?

    stephgor replied to ksk33's topic in Government, Military

    I am reserve. I need work on my 2 mile. I can get 8:48 mile but tire out to 20:30. I also had to get a waiver for acl reconstruction that took forever to get. Taking it slow on my run to avoid injury....

  16. questions about army nurse corp

    stephgor replied to nebnurse's topic in Government, Military

    we have two wars going on. You will be deployed. If you are worried about being away from children/deployment for 6 months at a time for army nurses, the army is not for you. I hate to sound harsh but...

  17. Prior nursing exp applies to higher rank?

    stephgor replied to ksk33's topic in Government, Military

    I signed the commission too already. Too late now. I wasn't trying to make you feel bad about your rank as I feel slighted as well, but like i said I feel thankful to have all of my student loans paid...

  18. Prior nursing exp applies to higher rank?

    stephgor replied to ksk33's topic in Government, Military

    I just signed as a 1LT, 66F CRNA in the army reserve. I have been a CRNA for 7 years and RN for 14. My constructive credit was 6.75 years at the time of application. It took seven months to finally...

  19. AIr force reserve rank

    stephgor replied to nursekat43's topic in Government, Military

    I am applying for CRNA Army reserve. The way rank is done for CRNA is quite unfair. I have been an RN for 14 years; however, the army only applies CRNA experience towards constructive credit. I have...