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  1. RN recruit prospect/advice?

    JJTRN replied to JJTRN's topic in Government, Military

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  2. RN recruit prospect/advice?

    JJTRN replied to JJTRN's topic in Government, Military

    For some added backround to those who assumed I was a new grad; I am 7 yr RN with ED and flight nursing experience. I was an ADN nurse until graduating in 3/2011 with the BSN. I only got the BSN to...

  3. RN recruit prospect/advice?

    JJTRN replied to JJTRN's topic in Government, Military

    I would prefer a face to face. However, she is in Baton Rouge, LA. (7hrs away) I have to go thru her according to my zip code. I did go thru MEPS. All went well, so I was told at that time. Believe...

  4. October 2011 COT

    JJTRN replied to superman07's topic in Government, Military

    Congrats! Let me know how this goes for

  5. Just a Shame!

    JJTRN posted a topic in Government, Military

    So, the Pentagon is talking about ending the traditional pension system for military service men and women. They are talking about some crappy 401(k) style that is volatile with market swings....

  6. October 2011 COT

    JJTRN replied to superman07's topic in Government, Military

    I just had somewhat of a run-in with my recruiter. I was told that I was lost yet again in the system; that one person thought a portion of my MEPS was complete then, come to find out, it wasn't....

  7. October 2011 COT

    JJTRN replied to superman07's topic in Government, Military

    Did the process of MEPS, the Boards, etc go smooth for you? I seem to have a recruiter that just doesn't know how to get the job done. I am 1 yr out so far. I am an ED nurse with 7 yrs; BSN, etc etc...

  8. can nurses negotiate their salary?

    JJTRN replied to adpiRN's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutly! Go high. Hopefully they will come down to the figure that you were looking for. The SouthEast is typically pretty stingy with $$$. Good

  9. 2nd Interview: what should I ask?

    JJTRN replied to MyGranniePanties's topic in General Nursing

    Articrainbows, This is going to be a huge eye opener for you. This field is very busy! If I were in your shoes, I would be wanting to know the saftey record. What type of system do they have in place...

  10. AUGUST 2011 COT

    JJTRN replied to tee_byrd's topic in Government, Military

    What!? That is crazy! I hope my app and acceptance doesn't take that

  11. AUGUST 2011 COT

    JJTRN replied to tee_byrd's topic in Government, Military

    I plan on being AD. If all goes the way I am planning, I will choose my 4 spots and get one of my picks. ( Hopefully Eglin, FL

  12. AUGUST 2011 COT

    JJTRN replied to tee_byrd's topic in Government, Military

    TEE Bird, Hey, Thanks for the reply. I am thankful for sites like this. It has helped alot to know other's stories. It seems all I hear is "hear-say" from everyone I speak with. So far, just waiting...

  13. Air Force COT questions

    JJTRN replied to foqus's topic in Government, Military

    Rich, Thanks for the reply. I had MEPS today. Just waiting for the next step. So, the ED nurse slot is slim? That sucks to hear. Hopefully, my application will be accepted the first go around. Are you...

  14. RN heading to the Air Force

    JJTRN replied to JJTRN's topic in Government, Military

    crf250xpert thanks for that. great info. as for deployment, we are preparred for this and accept that for us when i join. the pro's list is very long for both of us and we both have excitement. we...

  15. RN heading to the Air Force

    JJTRN posted a topic in Government, Military

    Hello to All, I am new to this site. I am glad to see such a strong presence of nursing and eagerness to help each other. I am writing this thread to see if I can recieve some insight to any of your...

  16. AUGUST 2011 COT

    JJTRN replied to tee_byrd's topic in Government, Military

    Just got my MEPS date. What happens after MEPS? How long is the process after

  17. Lunches: Brown bag or cafeteria?

    JJTRN replied to PediNurse3's topic in General Nursing

    Cafe $$ adds up quick! I brown bag it. Fruit, H2O, sandwiches and quick snacks( pocket size) Also, try to eat off the unit. i read somewhere that it is healthier to get away even if for 15 minutes...

  18. Air Force COT questions

    JJTRN replied to foqus's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks,

  19. Air Force COT questions

    JJTRN replied to foqus's topic in Government, Military

    WTBCRNA, Hello. I am new to this site. I wanted to thank you for your posts. They are extremly helpful. It sounds llike you may be able to give me some insight on some other topics, if you dont mind...