dccubano replied to Veronica22715's topic in Critical Care
Thank you for the advice. I did just finish up with TNCC about a week ago in anticipation of the deployment. I am actually going to be part of a CSH, so I was surprised that I was going to this...
dccubano replied to Veronica22715's topic in Critical Care
Hi Pixie, I am actually going to be deploying for the first time, and I have been a med-surge RN for about 2 years now. All my experience has been in Hematology/Oncology. I will be attending the ATTC...
I am fine with July. It just gives me less time to prep and get all my stuff together. I have put leave in through Aug. 21. I really did not feel like attaching anywhere for busy work. If I have to...
I just graduated and passed my NCLEX on June 24. I am currently waiting for orders for BOLC and CNTP assignment. I really hope that I can get in for August BOLC. I have 15 years of service (2 of them...
So this may have been covered somewhere on this 90+ page thread, but I was interested in finding out how hard it is to go to school for an advanced degree while being a nurse in the corps. I don't...
@jkcp88: I wasn't in the medical field either, regardless you still need a recommendation letter from a Chief Nurse. I called my nearest MTF and tracked down an email address for the Chief Nurse. I...
I am active duty army and have one year left to get my BSN. I am working on a med-surge floor at one of the larger military facilities this summer. So far it has been a pretty interesting...
Just finished my first semester, and it is no joke. Tell all your loved ones that you will see them when the semester is over. The material isn't difficult, it is the quantity of material they try to...
Thanks. I like to put out positive energy whenever I can. I am starting my program Aug.27 at the University of Maryland. I applied to schools in Colorado and VA, and was three for three, so it made...
I was accepted fy12 and do not come from a medical background. 8yearmedic is right focus on those chem course and get those unconditional letters. I ended up taking an extra chem (organic)and math...
I wouldn't stress about the GT score. When I applied I worried that my GT score was not competive. When I got my job as an army musician the GT was irrelevant, and I blew it off. I got a 115. When I...
I think there were about 40 that were selected for FY12. There were also alternates that could step in if any of those individuals selected failed to complete prerequisites or get accepted into an...
I think both campuses are pretty competitive. I'm guessing you may have a better shot applying to Baltimore because they accept more people. I really have no idea how many applicants each campus
I was just reading through the AECP student detachment handbook and feel a little overwhelmed. I was mistaken to the think that all this paperwork would be over when I completed my post packet. Looks...
@Jaime87: I turned the info in for the flu shot I took last November. I don't think the most recent series is available yet. I wouldn't worry too much about it, just get it done when it becomes...
@Jaime87: I turned the info in for the flu shot I took last November. I don't think the most recent series is available yet. I wouldn't worry too much about it, just get it done when it becomes...
There's a lot of suggested reading to do over the summer...yuck. I don't plan on getting to crazy with the note taking. Has anyone signed up for UMB orientation dates
Is there anyone in your units HR office that can help. I found their assistance very helpful in my packets assembly for FY12. I do think the packet guidelines for FY13 are much more helpful than FY12....
Do any of you folks in the program have any thoughts on purchasing recommended books? In the past I have purchased these books and have not needed them to excel in my coursework. Are there any that...