lwood, I was a Direct Commission, meaning I did NOT go through the Enlisted training (Bootcamp, AIT Training). A direct commision in the military as an officer means just that. While doing STRAP, I...
I am in the Reserves, not Guard:) But to answer your questions, I worked part-time (32hrs/week) and I did my BSN on a Part time basis which took 2.5 years. But you only receive STRAP money for two...
I went the Army Reserves route, commissioned in 2006 as a 2nd LT. I had my ADN as well and was a STRAP soldier..yes I am a nurse, but you are a soldier first. Depending on FT or PT enrollment in your...
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Mustlovepoodles: Sounds like you made a great change that you are really happy about. I don't have the gangs and violence (thank goodness) just a few fights here and there that I do NOT even attempt...
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Hey luvschoolnursing: You made some good points..I am glad to know that you are the nurse that those kids need. I just simply can not do it. I have a problem with some parents not being accountable...
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Well I am going to finish out this year at the high school level. In this school district RNs are required in the middle and high school level. Health assistants are utilized in the elementary school...
Jeckrn, I am not sure if I am under the old STRAP or new STRAP. But I do recall in my contract that if for some reason I attempted to not fulfill my obligation in the Reserves that the ARMY could...