New1LT

New1LT

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  1. FY2013 ANC boards?

    New1LT replied to shighsmith's topic in Government, Military

    FY13 starts Oct, but that just means that the board can convene anytime after that. Most are in Nov so that the board can put out changes and recruiters have the time to ensure the packets are...

  2. Army Nurses: Please Give Me Your Guidance

    New1LT replied to healthcarestudent's topic in Government, Military

    I went in the Reserves first as well as an ADN finishing my BSN the first 5 mo of being commissioned. Just because you're in the Reserves does not guarantee you a slot on Active duty. You have to...

  3. ARMY Nurse Corps, should I apply now or next year?

    New1LT replied to flimfly's topic in Government, Military

    I may be wrong, but as of right now the Army is requiring two years experience. Your academic resume looks great for when you qualify for

  4. Looking for Info on 2012 Reserve BOLC Experience!!!

    New1LT replied to Scottlin's topic in Government, Military

    I went to the short course in Nov '11, so things may be a little different. If you guys are required to do a bunch of didactic work prior to showing up, then all this has done is get rid of some of...

  5. First Deployment Advice

    New1LT posted a topic in Government, Military

    Just found out I'm deploying to Afghanistan and although very excited am now finding myself very nervous. I've been volunteering for over a year and a half without success and now that I've been told...

  6. First Deployment Advice

    New1LT replied to New1LT's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks everyone for their insights, thoughts, suggestions, and overall awesome help. I have some time, but seems it flies by quickly. My nerves are a wreck because one I've never prepared for anything...

  7. First Deployment Advice

    New1LT replied to New1LT's topic in Government, Military

    Trust me Lunah...been loading myself with every piece of information I can possibly gather...already read that quite a few times!!! I'm backfilling for one of the CPTs that left just before I got to...

  8. First Deployment Advice

    New1LT replied to New1LT's topic in Government, Military

    For some reason I knew you would be the one to reply!!! I was actually hoping it would be you!!! I've actually been talking to the COL that's in charge of my deployment. He has been so helpful and...

  9. Army Direct Commission FY12

    New1LT replied to nurseprc's topic in Government, Military

    I'm so sorry RNMSN78 I wish I could say I understand, but fortunately for me my recruiter rocked. Keep your head up and know that some how, some way you will be an ANC officer serving our awesome...

  10. Army Direct Commission FY12

    New1LT replied to nurseprc's topic in Government, Military

    That is FANTASTIC!!!! Congratulations and welcome to the ranks!!!! I'm sure we'll cross paths sooner or later. Keep us informed about BOLC and first duty station!!! I'm wicked excited for you!!! Now...

  11. Army Direct Commission FY12

    New1LT replied to nurseprc's topic in Government, Military

    RA=Regular Army RC=Reserves Good luck to all of you. Was where you guys are last year. I was in BOLC dying to hear the news of whether my packet was even being considered. Was in the field during the...

  12. Army Direct Commission FY12

    New1LT replied to nurseprc's topic in Government, Military

    Yes, I commissioned in the Reserves and then came on Active this year. What route are you going? I know they changed the requirements for coming on

  13. Army Direct Commission FY12

    New1LT replied to nurseprc's topic in Government, Military

    Just wanted to say GOOD LUCK to all of you!! What a very exciting yet extremely stressful time!! Was where you are two years ago for Reserve boards and again last year for Active boards. SOOOOOOO...

  14. ANC FY2012

    New1LT replied to sa[RN]ah's topic in Government, Military

  15. Army new graduate board for FY2012

    New1LT replied to Journeyman's topic in Government, Military

    Ft Benning MACH ER!! Not a MEDCEN, but enough to get me

  16. Army new graduate board for FY2012

    New1LT replied to Journeyman's topic in Government, Military

    Going from Reserves to Active is not an easy transition. You have to go through the whole board process again. I know, I had to do it. I boarded for the STRAP in October 2009 was selected and...

  17. Mandatory Overtime

    New1LT posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Does anyone know what the law states about being forced to stay due to your relief not showing up? I am an ER nurse and due to short staff on nights have been forced several times to stay over because...

  18. Reserve or Guard?

    New1LT replied to dmpearce's topic in Government, Military

    You're asking questions to a bunch of type A personalities, so expect "harsh" responses. I've been Active and then Reserves on the Enlisted side and Reserves and soon to be Active on the Officer side....

  19. Army Nurse Reserves process

    New1LT replied to Nurses-Rule1987's topic in Government, Military

    Doesn't matter if there is a Reserve unit close to you. You can still join. I don't have a unit close to me, so I'm assigned to a unit in a different state. There are ways for you to still get your...

  20. Why doesn't the military accept online BSNs?

    New1LT replied to RN122's topic in Government, Military

    LunahRN and I both got our BSNs from Chamberlain and we were both selected during the Nov boards. Just has to be CCNE and NLNAC. And there are quite a few online schools that meet this

  21. New Grad Army Nurse Question

    New1LT replied to whitecat5000's topic in Government, Military

    That's a bit over kill advice. We're talking about Direct Commission here, not an election. The references are personal in nature to attest to ones character, leadership abilities, and nursing...

  22. New Grad Army Nurse Question

    New1LT replied to whitecat5000's topic in Government, Military

    Get experience is the main thing. And every year is definitely different than the year before. The FY 2010 board was competitive because the year before yielded a lot of commissions through several...

  23. Ft. Benning, GA

    New1LT posted a topic in Government, Military

    Looking for any nurses stationed or previously stationed at Ft. Benning. I'll be there in a couple months with my husband and three kids and want to be as versed as possible!!! I greatly appreciate...

  24. Ft. Benning, GA

    New1LT replied to New1LT's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks so much Luna!!! BOLC is almost over for you!!! YEAH!!! Good

  25. Ft. Benning, GA

    New1LT replied to New1LT's topic in Government, Military

    Almost...got my RFO!!! FINALLY!!! So, how are things going with your paperwork? If you need anything just let me or Krause know...we can probably write a book about it!!! Good luck and thanks!!...