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  1. RC BOLC 2016

    williams84 posted a topic in Government, Military

    AMEDD BOLC Short Course · Classes are Monday-Saturday, don't expect very much free time · ASUs are now required for graduation – try to come with them all ready to go ·...

  2. Is this the standard for a FST (Military)

    williams84 replied to ggoodman's topic in Operating Room

    As dumb as it sounds, they are removing OR nurses from FSTs. They are replacing them with another trauma physician. They believe that the OR NCOs can accomplish most of the "circulating" duties and...

  3. Which school should I apply to?

    williams84 replied to Phebee's topic in Nursing Informatics

    WGU Informatics with a start date of October, here. I just finished their MBA Healthcare Management and I loved it. Once you get a rhythm, it's pretty easy to stay on target, even though it's all...

  4. ISP, drill & questions for Army Nurse Corp Reserve 2016 - thanks!!!

    williams84 replied to RayRN87's topic in Government, Military

    Congrats on getting selected! Do you know what unit you'll be with and can you contact them? That would be my first suggestion. I had 4 months in between commissioning and when I started drilling....

  5. Reserve Component BOLC Survival Guide

    williams84 replied to ArmyNurse09's topic in Government, Military

    You're in luck! I wrote about my time there in February of 2016. As reservists, we didn't have follow on training. We just went home when the BOLC part was done....

  6. ISP, drill & questions for Army Nurse Corp Reserve 2016 - thanks!!!

    williams84 replied to RayRN87's topic in Government, Military

    Let's see, in the last year I attended UPL school (1 week active duty), BOLC (26 days?), a 4 day drill weekend, a 3 day drill weekend, 2 weeks at ATTC in Miami, and 1 week AT at Fort Gordon. Plus, 6...

  7. ISP, drill & questions for Army Nurse Corp Reserve 2016 - thanks!!!

    williams84 replied to RayRN87's topic in Government, Military

    Sorry, guys. I didn't mean to drop off the face of the Earth. Ok, so for the total time requirement the Army will possibly take up, it varies depending on the unit. I know that's a very vague...

  8. ISP, drill & questions for Army Nurse Corp Reserve 2016 - thanks!!!

    williams84 replied to RayRN87's topic in Government, Military

    I am a current reservist. I commissioned in June, started drilling in October, got my first round of bonus in November, and went to BOLC in February. I live 4 hours away from my drill unit. I drive...

  9. Army Nurse Corps? How did you know?

    williams84 replied to kmn48's topic in Government, Military

    I'm not sure how many weeks the Sill one would be, but I wouldn't plan on bringing your family to either. From what I was told, Sill would be like going away to BCT for enlisted, so pretty...

  10. Army Nurse Corps? How did you know?

    williams84 replied to kmn48's topic in Government, Military

    Actually, when I was at BOLC in February, they were talking about making FT Sill BOLC I and FT Sam BOLC II. I don't know when the changes were going into effect, but that's what we were

  11. Question about ribbon placement on ASUs!

    williams84 replied to nrryan's topic in Government, Military

    Yes, buy a two ribbon rack. Do not attempt to put two individual racks

  12. FST Experience

    williams84 posted a topic in Government, Military

    I was recently assigned to an Army FST unit as the OR nurse. I am beyond excited for everything that is ahead of me, especially the upcoming deployment. I'm a super green new LT, but I am prior...

  13. FST Experience

    williams84 replied to williams84's topic in Government, Military

    I have no idea on any of that stuff, but I'm pretty sure I'll be finding out the hard way soon enough. Most of what I have been up to lately is trying to get all of my collateral duty schools

  14. FST Experience

    williams84 replied to williams84's topic in Government, Military

    ORNurse1, How long have you been a 66E? I have been commissioned for a little less than a year. My experience has been limited to about 5 drill weekends and BOLC. We have spent most of that time...

  15. RC BOLC 2016

    williams84 replied to williams84's topic in Government, Military

    Get excited! It sucks when you're doing it, but it really is a good

  16. Army reserve nurse

    williams84 replied to ajb74's topic in Government, Military

    For an NP in the reserves, you'll go down for 26 days. If you go after October 1 of this year, you'll have to go to Fort Sill for a few weeks

  17. RC BOLC 2016

    williams84 replied to williams84's topic in Government, Military

    For ASUs, it was totally up to you if you wanted the pants or the skirt. I went pants because I don't do heels or nylons. They issue you everything you will need CIF-wise. You can bring your own stuff...

  18. Army fy 2016

    williams84 replied to sarahmarie14's topic in Government, Military

    I commissioned last year in the Reserves, but I figured I could at least give you an estimate. My packet was thrown together for the May board and I commissioned in mid-June. I didn't actually start...

  19. Army Perioperative Nurse (66E)

    williams84 replied to burnetmw's topic in Government, Military

    691st out of

  20. Army Perioperative Nurse (66E)

    williams84 replied to burnetmw's topic in Government, Military

    I didn't go to the course for the Army. I've been a periop nurse for about 2 years in the civilian world. I'm going to assume that there won't be any scrub training in that course. And yes, I am part...

  21. Army Perioperative Nurse (66E)

    williams84 replied to burnetmw's topic in Government, Military

    I am a 66E in the reserves and we are preparing to deploy. In my unit, I have two scrub techs and an LPN below me that are all assigned to the OR portion. I will only circulate when we have cases, as...

  22. Question about continuing education hours as a nursing student:

    williams84 replied to falcon53192's topic in Operating Room

    Join AORN as a student. Read the journals, check out their networking area on the website, and shadow as much as you can! My foot in the door was an internship, but being 7 months out, maybe you can...

  23. Quick Tip for ANYONE considering nursing in the military

    williams84 replied to carolinapooh's topic in Government, Military

    If you want OR nursing, go for it in the civilian world. Get the experience, get the cert, then apply. You're much more valuable with both of those

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

    williams84 replied to Scottlin's topic in Government, Military

    I know this thread is a little old, but I didn't want to make a brand new one if the information was helpful to other reservists. I am new to the Army Reserve. I have to go to BOLC, but my unit...

  25. FST Experience

    williams84 replied to williams84's topic in Government, Military

    It's definitely a reserve FST, and we are lacking most of our enlisted positions. We shall see what comes up in the next few months. I, myself, have to attend BOLC in the beginning of