joshdwarhawks

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1. Preparing for 1st Semester of Nursing School

   joshdwarhawks replied to RonnieDita's topic in General Students

   Here's a simple list of things to consider. Most are common-sense, but ya never know! 1. CALENDAR - Get either a datebook or wall-calendar that you can write down assignment due-dates/clinical...

2. Question to all Nursing students working part time while in Nursing School.

   joshdwarhawks replied to CCua's topic in General Students

   I'll just say this coming from someone who has a part0time job with flexible hours. It would be impossible for me to get my studying done and assignments finished without such a flexible schedule. But...

3. Accredited or not Accredited ?

   joshdwarhawks replied to pat8585's topic in General Students

   DO NOT go to a non-accredited nursing school. You'll have a very difficult time trying to find any good-paying job. Most any job opening requirements call for graduates of an accredited nursing...

4. Accepted Spring 2012 suudents what are you feeling now?

   joshdwarhawks replied to keepmovingrn's topic in General Students

   I was accepted and start our BSN program on the 17th. I'm full of emotions right now - joy, fear, anxiety, restlessless, and relief (relief because I actually got in). I've ordered my scrubs and...

5. Almost in the ANCP?

   joshdwarhawks posted a topic in Government, Military

   For those of you who have read my earlier posts, I've been in the process of applying for the Army Nurse Candidate Program. Just an update (also a question). I visited Ft. Sam Houston on Monday for a...

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

   joshdwarhawks replied to joshdwarhawks's topic in Government, Military

   -Just a bump and an update- Will be flying to Fort Sam Houston for a physical / tour in two weeks. Assuming I pass the physical, I will later attend MEPS to take the ASVAB and enlist as an E-3; will...

7. Interested in Air Force/Military Nursing.. Advice, info??

   joshdwarhawks replied to JessicaNique's topic in Government, Military

   I'm not a Military nurse yet, but I'm in the process of enrolling in the Nurse Candidate Program for the Army (hopefully will start Nursing school next semester). If you're really interested in...

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

   joshdwarhawks replied to joshdwarhawks's topic in Government, Military

   Question: if I'm not going to MEPS, when (around) and how will I

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

   joshdwarhawks replied to joshdwarhawks's topic in Government, Military

   Another update (and a good one at that). Turns out I'll be headed to Fort Sam Houston in a month! Now, I do have a question that I didn't think to ask the sgt. I was told that, instead of going to...

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

    joshdwarhawks replied to joshdwarhawks's topic in Government, Military

    Just an update (and a bump ). I'm headed to the AMEDD recruiting office tomorrow with my medical records. I spoke with the sgt who's over the ANCP and set up an appointment. They're going to send out...

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

    joshdwarhawks replied to joshdwarhawks's topic in Government, Military

    Just once in each lung. Had a pleurodesis after each time (1 for each lung). Left lung was Oct 2009; right lung was Nov 2010. Apparently, there's a waiver for after one year; just as long as it...

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

    joshdwarhawks replied to joshdwarhawks's topic in Government, Military

    No history of asthma. Have had two lung surgeries to correct spontaneous pneumothorax. But I haven't had any trouble

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

    joshdwarhawks replied to joshdwarhawks's topic in Government, Military

    UPDATE I spoke with an AMEDD recruiter yesterday (over the phone). We exchanged information (they requested my resume, medical history, transcript, etc.), and I will be seeing them in person in just a...

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

    joshdwarhawks replied to joshdwarhawks's topic in Government, Military

    I see. The closest Army medical recruiter is over 2 hours away from me. Hopefully this coming month I'll go speak with them. I'm wondering how far ahead I need to talk with them because I've heard of...

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

    joshdwarhawks replied to joshdwarhawks's topic in Government, Military

    How long ago was this? That would be awesome if I were able to get into that program. Also, what would I have to do as far as military-type training in