SoldierNurse22 BSN, RN

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    Stupid things said by your non-nurse significant other

    SoldierNurse22 replied to Moogie's topic in Nursing Humor

    My sister's kids regularly tell my sister that they have "ear infuctions". Loudly. In public. Kids say the darnest
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    Theme song to your Nursing career?

    SoldierNurse22 replied to sMoLsNurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    Magic by B.o.B. Everybody wants some *presto* magic, magic,
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    Army Reserve BOLC SEPT 2011

    SoldierNurse22 replied to stephgor's topic in Government, Military

    Hey, I was at BOLC (long course) in January. My advice to you is to bring along a lot of patience. You and your fellow classmates will be put in leadership positions over each other, which will...
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    MEPS Question

    SoldierNurse22 replied to UCAFblue's topic in Government, Military

    I think your enlisted physical should still be good--I was told mine was good for 2 or 3 years. And I don't think it matters if you're going officer or enlisted. When I went in, I was there with...
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    Reserve or Guard?

    SoldierNurse22 replied to dmpearce's topic in Government, Military

    dmpearce, I don't think CursedIrishman is trying to be snippy. My guess is that he's seen some of the same things I have: Some people get into the military nowadays and have these big dreams of...
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    Should I become an Army Reserve Nurse?!

    SoldierNurse22 replied to kcolly's topic in Government, Military

    Actually, reserves and guard have been seeing more action lately than active duty folks. They kinda need us around the States and have been sending Reserve/Guard first. Not to be a buzzkill, but if...
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    Male/NAVY/RN

    SoldierNurse22 replied to MaleRNstudent21's topic in Government, Military

    An aside to the original poster--I would advise you on the strongest possible terms that you NOT join the Navy just for 30 days of leave, benefits, and the chance to travel. The military, especially...
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    New Grad Army Nurse Question

    SoldierNurse22 replied to whitecat5000's topic in Government, Military

    Unfortunately, aside from doing what ImThatGuy just suggested, there's very little you can do. It is extremely competitive and there's just no way for you to beef up your application enough for you...
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    congrats to all involved

    SoldierNurse22 replied to RN1980's topic in Government, Military

    I was sitting around watching TV with 2 other army nurses when we all found out. It was wine and Mike's hard lemonade all around and Eric Clapton til 0200. Congrats to those of you who have been in...
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    Nurse Killed by Afghan rocket fire

    SoldierNurse22 replied to just_cause's topic in Government, Military

    Rest in peace,
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    FY 2011 for Navy Nurse Corps

    SoldierNurse22 replied to DlittleRN's topic in Government, Military

    Actually, loan money has nothing to do with it. All the branches are full of nurses right now, and the looming budget cuts aren't making it any better. I was extremely fortunate to make it in as a...
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    Help Military Nurse! Input on my family situation!

    SoldierNurse22 replied to NavyNurseRN's topic in Government, Military

    Hi NavyNurseRN, I know you feel like you've been getting quite the beating on this board, but these other nurses are only trying to tell it to you straight. I am a brand new Army Nurse. I just...
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    2 yr RN w/ 4 yr B.S. looking @ joining the Army

    SoldierNurse22 replied to mhummel's topic in Government, Military

    Hey, I got in under the direct commission program, which you are eligible for as a junior or senior nursing student (in a 4-year program). Your ICU, a-line, and CVP/IVP monitoring will definitely...
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    2 yr RN w/ 4 yr B.S. looking @ joining the Army

    SoldierNurse22 replied to mhummel's topic in Government, Military

    If you are looking to join just to pay back loans, I highly discourage it. As you already seem to know, the Army is a lifestyle, not a job, and it is a huge commitment. If you enjoy peds, understand...
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    Air Force or Navy Reserves????

    SoldierNurse22 replied to jaclynt's topic in Government, Military

    If you join, expect to deploy. Especially with your specialty, if you actually apply and get in (which will be a challenge to start off with considering the overabundance of nurses in the service at...
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    How do you like Tricare?

    SoldierNurse22 replied to nurse2033's topic in Government, Military

    Just got on Tricare and so far, so good. Like others have said, it has its hiccups, but what doesn't? It's great insurance, especially considering how things are
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    Military psych

    SoldierNurse22 replied to deftonez188's topic in Government, Military

    Hey, I'm a new nurse and I just finished Basic Officer Leader Course (BOLC) about a week ago. If you join the military, you can specialize in psych and they will send you to that course, but be aware...
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    Psych NP in the Military

    SoldierNurse22 replied to JavelinO's topic in Government, Military

    Hey, I'm no expert on NPs, but I just commissioned 2LT in the Army and they're looking for psych NPs. There aren't many positions for them in fields other than family NP and psych NP, but those two...
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    March BOLC

    SoldierNurse22 replied to traumaRN1908's topic in Government, Military

    From what I've heard, they changed a lot. We just finished the Trauma Nurse Core Course, which reviewed and taught basic emergency assessments and skills, and we're starting in on the Army Nurse...
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    March BOLC

    SoldierNurse22 replied to traumaRN1908's topic in Government, Military

    So I just started the nurse track at FSH and we heard that we are going to get to meet up with your class of nurses sometime this week or next week! I'm excited to meet all of you! When they give...
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    What is military nursing like and which branch is best?

    SoldierNurse22 replied to Skylarslaughter's topic in Government, Military

    I can't explain in detail what military nursing is like because I'm still at officer's basic course in Texas, but as far as training goes, it's not boot camp at all. Not even a little. As an...
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    Employer's negative response to Reserves

    SoldierNurse22 replied to tahoe77's topic in Government, Military

    I haven't had this experience as a nurse, but when I was a nurse's aide, I was working at a hospital where they made me use my PTO for my training time, which happened to be 30 days long. I had to...
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    March BOLC

    SoldierNurse22 replied to traumaRN1908's topic in Government, Military

    Hey Lunah, where are you staying? My class just graduated yesterday and we're in the nurse track today. Just finished some nursing PT, Hooah!
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    Disqualifying factors for army/military nursing

    SoldierNurse22 replied to bigdaddyCCRN's topic in Government, Military

    Be honest about your depression and give them the full story on the fact that it was related to a Vit D deficiency. Yes, the army is kinda full of nurses, but you have a specialty that they really...
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    Male Army Nurse?

    SoldierNurse22 replied to bigdaddyCCRN's topic in Government, Military

    Hello bigdaddyCCRN, While it's true that there are still more female nurses than male nurses in the Army, it's also true that the ratio between males and females is a bit more equal. I've been...