sa[RN]ah

sa[RN]ah

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  1. Where to get uniforms?

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

    I have the same problem.. nowhere real close to me to get uniforms. I've been buying the bulk of my stuff off uscav.com. ive been extremely happy with everything thus far, and always get everything in...

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

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

    My unit my just be extremely rebellious and like to break all the rules lol I haven't been to bolc yet either, heck i don't even have a seat! But when i said i really wanted to go to AT [which we...

  3. RN joining Army Reserves - Questions

    sa[RN]ah replied to lwood336's topic in Government, Military

    lwood336 first off, congrats on graduating! december will be here before you know it :] I comissioned into the reserves this past january, so hopefully i can provide some sort of useful input. And...

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

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

    I'm really glad you posted this! I could definitely use all the information I can get as well :] I found out in December I was selected, did my commissioning last month and FINALLY received my orders...

  5. Who's putting an Army packet in?

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

    I actually just commissioned 2 weeks ago.. submitted my packet in november. I have my BSN and at the time i had 7 months experience. Because i didn't have much experience, and no additional certs or...

  6. "Are you serious?!"

    sa[RN]ah posted a topic in Government, Military

    After some sulking and feeling bad for myself over all the changes in requirements, and finding out i was ineligible to apply for active duty army.. i decided to go ahead and try my luck at getting a...

  7. "Are you serious?!"

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

    I definitely wouldn't hesitate taking advice from either of you two.. you guys always have a ton of really great info and insight into things. And lunah, you're a whole lot less clueless than i am! Im...

  8. "Are you serious?!"

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

    Lunah.. thanks soo much! I'm super excited, even more now that i got a call my from recruiter today to let me know everything is all set and i've gotten final approval and all that. So my...

  9. "Are you serious?!"

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

    Spencerma2- the Army recently changed requirements for active duty nursing.. they require 2 years of experience now so thats why i was unable to get in as a new grad. Reserves though still has the...

  10. Your Most AWKWARD Nursing Moment

    sa[RN]ah replied to Mully's topic in General Nursing

    I have one from just a few days ago actually.. this past saturday, i went into a pt's room to get her cleaned up for the day. well, shes a little bit of a larger woman, has issues with weakness, and...

  11. Army Direct Commission FY12

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

    I'll be submitting my packet for reserves this year.. don't have enough experience for active duty boards yet. But as far as i know, everything is due by the beginning of October and the board meets...

  12. Becoming an Army nurse? Or any Military for that matter?

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

    You still have to go through the whole selection process for the ANCP.. MEPS (or in your case, the physical at Ft. Sam) is just one step in the whole application process.I'm not as familiar with the...

  13. ANC FY2012

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

    Yeah, active duty was what i've really been wanting to do too.. but im going to go ahead and follow through with applying to the reserves until i qualify for active duty. From what i understand, the...

  14. ANC FY2012

    sa[RN]ah posted a topic in Government, Military

    I'm always lurking around on here.. i haven't seen anyone, as of yet, really post anything about the fast [very fast] approaching boards for the next fiscal year. im just curious who else out there is...

  15. Army Nurse Corps question

    sa[RN]ah replied to kas85's topic in Government, Military

    i applied last year while i was a student, and had began the process of applying again for ad this year until they changed the requirements to 2 years experience. so, i will answer as best i can...

  16. ANC FY2012

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

    You can ignore my extreme cynicism... not much has been going very positively lately. But, when it comes down to it, I know I will get to where I want to be when the timing is all right. Im still...

  17. ANC FY2012

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

    I haven't given up, thus far, so I will see what my options are with the reserves and go from there. But it definitely sucks to feel like the only thing being a new nurse has gotten me in this whole...

  18. ANC FY2012

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

    Just got word from my recruiter... they received the mission for next year. 2 years experience minimum, nonwaiverable. So I guess it looks like im out for active duty this year . Im extremely bummed.....

  19. Are new grads...

    sa[RN]ah replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    Appologies in advance.. I happen to be very long winded :) I think a lot of the difficulty in finding a job really depends on where you live.. some places have been hit harder than others and some...

  20. Old Nursing Books

    sa[RN]ah replied to newbienurse2011's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated back in december, i got rid of everything that was worth something even before graduation! lol I did hold on to my med-surg book, figure it might make a good reference at some point. But i...

  21. ANC FY2012

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

    Thanks for the good luck Lunah! I'm keeping my fingers crossed for selection this year too! Applying last year made me realize the true definition of nerve-wracking lol. Im sure it will be as tight...

  22. professional way for new graduate to quit during orientation

    sa[RN]ah replied to nanner8691's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    You need to do whats going to be best for you and your family. Even though you had a hard time finding a job intially, you've secured a new position.. you're not going out on a limb and quitting...

  23. ANC FY2012

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

    thanks jeckrn! im keeping my fingers crossed that this will be the last time i have to go through this whole charade

  24. Army Commisioning 2012

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

    Speaking of FY2012 selection board.. has anyone heard anything, or know if they're anticipating it being as competitive as this year's? I tried getting intouch with my recruiter to get the scoop.. but...

  25. How much student loan debt and how much is it a month to pay back?

    sa[RN]ah replied to sunshine100's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Lissa,RN.. its really going to depend on where you go. not only that, but what type of loans you get. I graduated with about $42,000 worth of debt for my BSN from a public university (one...