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  1. AFNC April '12 Boards

    rndiver82 posted a topic in Government, Military

    Anyone out there applying to the AF Nursing boards this coming April? I had applied to the Nov '11 boards but was one that was not picked for unknown reasons (really, there isn't one listed anywhere...

  2. ER Wasted

    rndiver82 replied to RNFiona's topic in Emergency

    RNFiona~ I am also thinking about a change of pace from the ER, for many of the same reasons you are leaving and I am meeting many of the same roadblocks. It seems that ER/Trauma in a Level 1 trauma...

  3. New grad ED nurse

    rndiver82 replied to thedon781978's topic in Emergency

    I started my RN career in the ER and worked in the ER as a tech for 2 years prior to that. You are correct that it is a different environment, but you are used to seeing critical patients, which will...

  4. Join as BSN or as MSN?

    rndiver82 replied to Delilah11's topic in Government, Military

    Delilah11~ I'm not military as of yet, but I am going up for my second AF nursing board in April, hoping that this time around there is an explanation given as to why I was not chosen. It's a mystery...

  5. Torn! Accept civilian job or hold out for navy?

    rndiver82 replied to SailorWifey's topic in Government, Military

    Oh, dear, yes, being you are only 22 get civilian world experience. Plus, with how competitive positions are at the moment, you will probably come out ahead in the end because by the time you are done...

  6. Information about joining the Navy Nurse Reserves

    rndiver82 replied to amy0123's topic in Government, Military

    I recently spoke with a recruiter for the Navy and the only pre-req (if you want to call it that) was that they require you to have 90 days experience with your BSN before the Navy will take you...

  7. Torn! Accept civilian job or hold out for navy?

    rndiver82 replied to SailorWifey's topic in Government, Military

    I'm not the best at answering this entire question, but I recently talked to a Navy nursing recruiter and he told me I could not even apply to the board without 90days of experience with my BSN and I...

  8. AF Nursing Question

    rndiver82 replied to rndiver82's topic in Government, Military

    Yammer~ where are you stationed and what department? I keep hearing about budget cuts and can not believe that the medical side of any military branch will not be affected. There is just no

  9. AF Nursing Question

    rndiver82 posted a topic in Government, Military

    So, just a question for the AF nurses out there: If I was not picked the first time my application was submitted, how likely am I to get chosen the second if nothing of major significance has changed...

  10. Join as BSN or as MSN?

    rndiver82 replied to Delilah11's topic in Government, Military

    Delilah11~You also need to take into consideration that by the time you are done, having your MSN will not be enough to have your practice. Many, if not all, programs for advanced practice nursing are...

  11. Selection board 2012 for air force

    rndiver82 replied to kdazzle's topic in Government, Military

    @kdazzle~My recruiter is in Fairview Heights, I'll., and not to scare you but I have 7yrs ER, every certification they wanted, had a fantastic interview and did not get picked. And now I have heard...

  12. Know of any good trauma/burn books?

    rndiver82 replied to LFTBICU's topic in Burn

    Read Burn Unit: Saving Lives After the Flames by Barbara Ravage. I read this when I was in clinicals at the University of Iowa Burn Unit and it is absolutely FANTASTIC if you want a background on burn...

  13. Selection board 2012 for air force

    rndiver82 replied to kdazzle's topic in Government, Military

    @kdazzle~ I think it is from all over the nation, but I think they recruit for different positions within the hospital. In your case, there are 22 positions for Med/Surg available, but for another...

  14. Navy versus civilian nursing- pros and cons

    rndiver82 replied to sdcalichan's topic in Government, Military

    So, to those who are in the Navy, My husband is finishing his paperwork to come into the Navy as an enlisted to full active duty. I am finishing my BSN right now and am trying to decide if I should...

  15. Needing advice from the AF Nurses out there

    rndiver82 posted a topic in Government, Military

    Hey AF nurses~ I am needing guidance, words of advice, sympathetic ears, may be just a chance to vent to be sure its not just me. I am trying to come into the AF as an ER RN. I have been a nurse for...

  16. AF Nursing Question

    rndiver82 replied to rndiver82's topic in Government, Military

    wtbcrna~ That actually gives me

  17. Needing advice from the AF Nurses out there

    rndiver82 replied to rndiver82's topic in Government, Military

    @ Psyc_Guy~ I graduate July 31st, but we ruled this out as a cause because another recruit who was selected is still in school and actually graduates after me. So, we are back to square one. Unless...

  18. Using ESI Levels to establish vital sign reassessment intervals

    rndiver82 replied to Lunah's topic in Emergency

    LunahRN~ I'm in a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center that went to an ESI-based system. While we go follow the guidelines, we have a tweak to it simply because of the patient age we are dealing with. ESI...

  19. Air Force Nursing Boards 2011

    rndiver82 replied to IowaRNBSN's topic in Government, Military

    dangerous~ I submitted my application to the Nov 2011 boards and was not picked for truly unknown reasons (everyone else's app had something written on it but mine). How common is it to be picked on...

  20. Needing advice from the AF Nurses out there

    rndiver82 replied to rndiver82's topic in Government, Military

    Nursepamela~Thanks. Maybe you're right because every other application had something written on it but mine.So far I haven't heard anything from my recruiter. I'm going to need to call cause i've...

  21. AFNC April '12 Boards

    rndiver82 replied to rndiver82's topic in Government, Military

    According to my recruiter (who is a healthcare professional recruiter) there is a waiver you can sign that allows you to reapply before the 12 month period. Now, that being said, he was also told that...

  22. Needing advice from the AF Nurses out there

    rndiver82 replied to rndiver82's topic in Government, Military

    Wtbcrna~Thank you, and I am also not wanting to get separated since we have a 2 yr old and a dog. I'm just really frustrated and am wondering if all the frustration is worth it. Before I found out I...

  23. Needing advice from the AF Nurses out there

    rndiver82 replied to rndiver82's topic in Government, Military

    Wtbcrna~I did look into the Navy and the recruiter I spoke with said I had to have 90 days experience with my BSN before I could join the Navy. I found this a little strange considering I have 7 yrs...

  24. Needing advice from the AF Nurses out there

    rndiver82 replied to rndiver82's topic in Government, Military

    midinphx~ Thanks for the info, how would I find these jobs? Once I were to get on base? Is there a website I can go to to get an idea for what is there? Do you have any idea as to what they offer for...

  25. Needing advice from the AF Nurses out there

    rndiver82 replied to rndiver82's topic in Government, Military

    midinphx~ Right now I have done nothing but take it personally, even thought I really try not to, because I kept being told that I was such a shoe-in just to be told I wasn't. I just wish I would have...