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  1. RN's, how much did you borrow for school?

    coconutzz replied to steveogurule's topic in General Nursing

    I will owe around the amount you do ($60,000) but that is for 2 bachelors degrees. I worked when I could and received loans and grants to get me through. We live off a combination of my loans and my...

  2. How do you like Tricare?

    coconutzz replied to nurse2033's topic in Government, Military

    As the military member it is great, pays for everything. As a dependent it can have good and bad points. As a dependent I have had to wait long periods of time to get an appointment with my PCM, get a...

  3. Air Force NTP Board 4/5

    coconutzz replied to laneyg's topic in Government, Military

    Hi! I am also waiting this month! I hope we hear good news too! All the pushing back of dates, no news on the budget, and the talks of the Air Force not taking many nurses at all makes me even more...

  4. Becoming a nurse as an Air Force wife

    coconutzz replied to gee325's topic in General Nursing

    Maliaia, Wow. What a decision you have to make. The longest my husband and I spent away from each other was a year and a half so that I could finish my first degree. There were benefits (I finished my...

  5. Tattoos

    coconutzz replied to Eagerstudnt's topic in Government, Military

    Hi, I am talking only about the Air Force here but most sites say that the tattoo(s) should not cover more than 1/4 of whatever extremity they are on. Here is one website that goes into some detail:...

  6. Air Force Mental Health Nursing

    coconutzz posted a topic in Government, Military

    What does a Mental Health Nurse do in the Air Force? Are there inpatient units or is all care done in an outpatient clinic? How frequently are these nurses deployed? And to where? I did not realize...

  7. From RN to PA in the military

    coconutzz posted a topic in Government, Military

    Can a military nurse apply for PA school while in the military? I understand that commissioning into the AF as an RN means you commission into the Nurse Corps, but can you move to another Corps? Would...

  8. From RN to PA in the military

    coconutzz replied to coconutzz's topic in Government, Military

    Thank you all for responding, I appreciate the

  9. Accelerated nursing program while in the reserves?

    coconutzz replied to MyBlueSky's topic in Government, Military

    I am currently at a school where both traditional and accelerated programs are offered. While I am in the traditional track, both tracks typically overlap for OB/Peds. From talking with those...

  10. Nursing Student interested in OR for practicum

    coconutzz posted a topic in Operating Room

    Hi, In January I will be starting my last semester of nursing school. I signed up for practicum in the OR because I really like the OR and want to work there once I am an RN. My instructor advised me...

  11. Nursing Student interested in OR for practicum

    coconutzz replied to coconutzz's topic in Operating Room

    Thank you so much for your input! I am really looking forward to the

  12. RNFA in the military

    coconutzz posted a topic in Government, Military

    Are RN first assistants utilized in the Air Force (or any branch)? Would a certification in RNFA mean anything in the military? Thank you ahead of time. It is often hard to find someone who knows the...

  13. Guidance for a new student.

    coconutzz replied to Stressismyname's topic in General Students

    I know what you mean. I was an A and B student (mostly) and nursing school is much more difficult. There are two pieces of advice I can give you that worked for me: 1. Find a way to study that works...

  14. HESI - BLOCK 1 - How to prepare

    coconutzz replied to Emily630's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I recommend a review (like the HURST review, but there are many others) if you have time. It is nice to have all the important concepts highlighted about each disorder, then you can go back and read...

  15. Question about the amount of studying you do

    coconutzz replied to RevolutioN2013's topic in General Students

    The studying depends on your current study skills. I have found that I spend 1-2 hours a day every few days going over information. I have started studying in groups too, that helps the information...

  16. Horror stories- MEPS

    coconutzz replied to Mommy of 2's topic in Government, Military

    The paperwork is not that bad. They walk you through it together as a group. The only thing that takes some time to complete is the medical section. If you have ever had surgery (dental/medical) or...

  17. Air Force journey update!! Info needed about Wright-Patterson Chief Nurse Interview.

    coconutzz replied to fitRNpic's topic in Government, Military

    Did the chief nurse ask any questions regarding specific nursing scenarios or just about you as candidate and why you want to join? I have an interview around the end of September/beginning of...

  18. Air Force only having one board this year?

    coconutzz posted a topic in Government, Military

    Does anyone know how many boards the Air Force is having this year for NTP? Is it one or two? and when? I would really appreciate it, I keep hearing different responses!

  19. Horror stories- MEPS

    coconutzz replied to Mommy of 2's topic in Government, Military

    Going to MEPS is not that bad. You may be there for a long time (We started at 6am and I was finished at 2pm). It really does not matter what kind of underwear you wear, just be comfortable with a...

  20. Officer/Enlisted marriage question

    coconutzz replied to southeastbends's topic in Government, Military

    carolinapooh, so just to clarify, if my husband is a med tech and i am trying to join as a nurse, it wouldn't be a problem so long as we were not working in the same clinic/floor? we could work in the...

  21. Becoming a nurse as an Air Force wife

    coconutzz replied to gee325's topic in General Nursing

    One more thing, there is usually a continuing education office at most bases. If you wait until he is stationed at a base, they will have information on schools close to that base. Down here at...

  22. Becoming a nurse as an Air Force wife

    coconutzz replied to gee325's topic in General Nursing

    Hi! I am an Air Force wife and I am currently in nursing school. I have a previous degree that I completed first which took care of some of my prerequisites for nursing school, but I had to take...

  23. Applying for the Nurse Transition Program Air Force

    coconutzz posted a topic in Government, Military

    Hi, There are a lot of similar posts but I can't find the exact answers I am looking for. I am currently in nursing school and applying for the Nurse Transition Program for the Air Force (I will...

  24. A day in the life. Military Nursing

    coconutzz replied to midinphx's topic in Government, Military

    AFOBRN, Did you apply to the NTP to enter the air force? is it very