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  1. Quick Tip for ANYONE considering nursing in the military

    oaktown2 replied to carolinapooh's topic in Government, Military

    I contacted my local officer recruitment office and asked for the healthcare recruiter. You may also find some information the website for whatever branch you are interested

  2. debating whether or not to start the nursing school process

    oaktown2 replied to baby_ladybug's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi baby ladybug and welcome! You will most likely get a wide variety of answers to this question. I think the answer is really going to be what works best for you, given whatever constraints you have...

  3. Duke ABSN 2012

    oaktown2 replied to hmgunc's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Thanks Owlune! Good to hear that all went

  4. Duke ABSN 2012

    oaktown2 replied to hmgunc's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    How did interviews go for people today? Hope all went well and good luck to those interviewing on Monday and next

  5. Navy Nurse Candidate Program, please see inside :)

    oaktown2 replied to SB113's topic in Government, Military

    I hear so many different things - they aren't giving any more waivers and then you hear of a waiver given. If you found someone who says they will work with you, go for it, with the understanding...

  6. Duke ABSN Fall 2011

    oaktown2 replied to murph1009's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    congrats

  7. Duke ABSN 2012

    oaktown2 replied to hmgunc's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    hmgunc - I have heard that the recommended classes in no way impact whether or not you will be accepted. Which seems only fair as they are recommended and not required. This was posted on another...

  8. WHY does a B.S. + RN not equal BSN

    oaktown2 replied to jlpsu's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I can't comment on why, but I can tell you that if you have a degree, you don't have to do any more GE. There are accelerated programs for people just like you and in my state, a lot of the...

  9. Military Nursing

    oaktown2 replied to michellejl's topic in Government, Military

    ROTC and NCP are two different programs. ROTC is only offered at certain schools, you can do a search online to find out if the schools you are looking at are available. NCP is offered for any...

  10. Military Nursing

    oaktown2 replied to michellejl's topic in Government, Military

    If you search in the Government and Military nursing forum, you should be able to get a better sense of what it is like. Both the Army and the Navy offer a Nurse Candidate Program which is like a...

  11. CSUS Fall '11 Hopefuls....??

    oaktown2 replied to candyapples88's topic in California Nursing

    Thanks mt2544! Very good to

  12. CSUS Fall '11 Hopefuls....??

    oaktown2 replied to candyapples88's topic in California Nursing

    Thanks

  13. CSUS Fall '11 Hopefuls....??

    oaktown2 replied to candyapples88's topic in California Nursing

    Hi - any Sacramento locals have an opinion on how much of a pain it would be to live in Carmichael? It doesn't seem that far out, but looking on a map is one thing, and commuting is another.

  14. Duke ABSN 2012

    oaktown2 replied to hmgunc's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    You actually might want to read the thread for the last Spring cohort regards to dress. I think (if I remember correctly) that not everyone wore a suit. Weather wise it is just a better comparison....

  15. Duke ABSN 2012

    oaktown2 replied to hmgunc's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Congrats!!

  16. Duke ABSN 2012

    oaktown2 replied to hmgunc's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Looks like they are working late! I just received an email for an

  17. Duke ABSN 2012

    oaktown2 replied to hmgunc's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I hate to say it, but I think whether Wed is correct totally depends on how the week has been going for them as I assume they are spending the week going through our applications. I would hope for...

  18. Army Nurse Candidate Program HELP!!!!!

    oaktown2 replied to Callmetheman's topic in Government, Military

    Here is some info that I received on the program. Army Nurse Candidate Program (ANCP) This is a BSN degree program only. Students must be eligible to enlist in the Army Reserve. Provides $10,000...

  19. New Navy NCP Selectee Looking for others!

    oaktown2 replied to littleluvbugnavy's topic in Government, Military

    Congrats

  20. Age Limit for Navy & Air Force Nurses

    oaktown2 replied to krazykev's topic in Government, Military

    What's the age cut off for reserves? I recently read that it was lowered, but I wasn't clear if that was for healthcare or not. Though again, I suppose it all depends on the current

  21. Age Limit for Navy & Air Force Nurses

    oaktown2 replied to krazykev's topic in Government, Military

    It is interesting that the cutoff does seem to change. Previously I had always heard 47, now 46, the link OHSUBSN05 posted says 48 (though it does add that it varies on the field). But what everyone...

  22. Duke ABSN 2012

    oaktown2 replied to hmgunc's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I know previously you could choose, though there is probably a bit of first come, first

  23. Anyone applied/participated/interviewed for the VALOR program?

    oaktown2 replied to klc2's topic in General Students

    @bluechick112 - perfect! I will definitely be applying next year. Thanks all for your feedback on how the program is going. It sounds like a fabulous

  24. Anyone applied/participated/interviewed for the VALOR program?

    oaktown2 replied to klc2's topic in General Students

    @bluechick112 - where in CA are you located? I am trying to figure out if my local VA offers the program. @puravidaLV (and anyone else in the program) - I would love to hear more of your experiences...

  25. Duke ABSN 2012

    oaktown2 replied to hmgunc's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    How long did it take for your application to say something other than submitted? I know they have all my references and I am pretty sure they have all my transcripts, but it says submitted and not...