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  1. Does it matter what school you get your online RN-BSN from?

    clarabow replied to Dyoshirn's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Also, how would they know its an online program? Many universities offer both online and traditional options

  2. Fingerprint Background Check

    clarabow replied to SoCalNurse74's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    If the application specifically states to disclose CONVICTIONS then you don't have to disclose arrests which did not lead to a conviction. However, they will find out about them and you must be...

  3. Air force nursing cot august 2014

    clarabow replied to Bayern's topic in Government, Military

    Yes, black or dark blue. Per AFI 36-2903. Dress and personal

  4. Air force nursing cot august 2014

    clarabow replied to Bayern's topic in Government, Military

    Bayern, You can wear black "bike short" style undergarments under your pt shorts. Those are authorized. I would recommend keeping them about the same length as the pt

  5. Life is so unfair

    clarabow replied to Annie890's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Did they ask you if you have ever been arrested? I can't speak for all BONs, but many only ask if you have any prior convictions. You were not lying IF they never asked you about any history of being...

  6. NICU nursing

    clarabow replied to Nicunurse13's topic in Government, Military

    Hi Nicunurse 13, I second what Midinphx stated. If you are determined to come in as a NICU nurse, make sure you have the specific identifier. It locks you into NICU. Keep in mind, if you desire to...

  7. Civilian Nurse Working on a Military Base, How?

    clarabow replied to Kisa12's topic in Government, Military

    FYI....prior military service is not required to get hired as a civilian nurse. I supervise 4 GS nurses and only 1 of them is a veteran. I think you are definitely on the right track with getting...

  8. Civilian Nurse Working on a Military Base, How?

    clarabow replied to Kisa12's topic in Government, Military

    There are a few options to look into and having some experience will help. Research the RN postings on usajobs.gov. Those can be competitive but they will get you into the GS world. Another option is...

  9. "Saunameters"

    clarabow replied to Pachinko's topic in General Nursing

    One of my nursing instructors (a midwife) pronounced it like that. She would also say "dilatation" instead of "dilation". She was from the

  10. Nursing Salary Survey 2014

    clarabow replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Location: west coast (active duty USAF), pay rate: salaried at 5,415 per month in addition to 1,650 in other non taxable monthly allowances. I have a BSN and hold an NCC certification. I have about 8...

  11. I would like to join the armed forces but.....

    clarabow replied to Natasha1989's topic in Government, Military

    Natasha1989, Have you tried doing a background check on yourself? Psych eval results related to applying for a position in law enforcement would not be a part of their background check process. What...

  12. Misdemeanor Advice

    clarabow replied to jt269408's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    An arrest will still show up on an FBI background check because you were fingerprinted (assuming you were). Even if the record is sealed/expunged. If you are ever fingerprinted as part of a background...

  13. Nursing and waitressing/food service industry

    clarabow replied to nursefrances's topic in General Nursing

    I too, was a professional waitress prior to nursing school. Worked at Red Lobster for almost 4 years..lol. I find it has helped me immensely with customer service skills (ie.."kill them with...

  14. Fake ID ticket and getting an RN license

    clarabow replied to pishoon's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    You need to contact the BON and find out exactly what they need. Were the documents you sent certified by the court? Were you convicted of a crime, or just

  15. Looking for a job for RN-BSN Spouse

    clarabow replied to NavyER's topic in Government, Military

    Yes, she had a BSN when she was hired. I do know of associates prepared nurses working in military hospitals but they had been working there for years. If shes dead set on working in a hospital, she...

  16. Looking for a job for RN-BSN Spouse

    clarabow replied to NavyER's topic in Government, Military

    Hi Navynursenette, I know a new grad who was able to land an L&D job at a military hospital by volunteering with the local Red Cross chapter. Thats how she got her foot in the door. I know it...

  17. Would like to become an Ob/Gyn nurse.. advice?

    clarabow replied to ndjarvi's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Becoming a CNA is not a prerequisite to becoming an RN. Will it help you get a feel for what RN's do? Yes. Will it help you gain experience taking care of patients? Yes. Will you have an "edge' over...

  18. That much needed 1 year of experience...

    clarabow replied to psycheab's topic in Government, Military

    Psycheab, Don't give up! I know of civilian nurses who had no prior experience and were still hired. I am AD stationed in Japan. A few places I can think of off the top of my head that hire civilian...

  19. Community Health Nursing Interview Question

    clarabow replied to haihill's topic in General Nursing

    So what did you say? This would make a great homework

  20. AF applicant wanting feedback...need advice

    clarabow replied to ATLRN0828's topic in Government, Military

    It sounds like you are already on the right track. You never know, even though you have hopes of ER/ICU you may see what other opportunities are available by using med/surg as your initial stepping...

  21. AF applicant wanting feedback...need advice

    clarabow replied to ATLRN0828's topic in Government, Military

    Yes, I recommend you find out about getting into the clinic immediately after COT. That way, you can skip the med/surg route altogether. If not, when you submit your application make sure you pick the...

  22. AF applicant wanting feedback...need advice

    clarabow replied to ATLRN0828's topic in Government, Military

    Hello ATLRN0828, Your recruiter may give a more definitive and accurate answer but I think how soon you leave the floor depends on your experience and what opportunities arise elsewhere in the...

  23. AF applicant wanting feedback...need advice

    clarabow replied to ATLRN0828's topic in Government, Military

    ATLRN0828, From what I've seen, being a single parent is do-able in the USAF depending on where you work in the hospital. If you have a normal M-F clinic job, yes the CDC should accomodate you fine....

  24. Calling all AF nurses

    clarabow replied to BritBr's topic in Government, Military

    Be prepared for a lengthy application process. Once it is completed and submitted it can still be months before you hear anything. One thing that will work in your favor is the fact that you WANT to...

  25. Calling all AF nurses

    clarabow replied to BritBr's topic in Government, Military

    Hello BrtBr, I am an OB nurse in the Air Force. When I commissioned five years ago as a new RN with no experience, I was given two choices to pick from for my specialty- med surg or OB. The Air Force...