RayRN87

RayRN87

U.S. Army Reserve 1LT 66S - ICU

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  1. Army Nurse Corp Reserves advice/input on experience 2016

    RayRN87 replied to RayRN87's topic in Government, Military

    I am just waiting for orders, according to my recruiter. He also said uniforms would be about 500, but I would get my sign on bonus a month after drilling. I don't know how accurate this is but I just...

  2. Army Nurse Corp Reserves advice/input on experience 2016

    RayRN87 replied to RayRN87's topic in Government, Military

    ERnurse where will you be drilling at? also marine7 sorry for some reason I thought I replied but i guess it never went through, my recruiter said orders or an update should be coming soon within a...

  3. Army Nurse Corp Reserves advice/input on experience 2016

    RayRN87 replied to RayRN87's topic in Government, Military

    Thank you for your information - no prior service, I was tossing between active vs reserve but I am divorced with 2 boys and moving isn't an option at this time - so I chose 3 year reserve (5 year...

  4. Army Nurse Corp Reserves advice/input on experience 2016

    RayRN87 replied to RayRN87's topic in Government, Military

    Just wanted to see how everyone was doing, it's been 2 months since my recruiter told me I was selected to become a 1st lieutenant for the army nurse corp reserves. Apparently the process is slow and...

  5. Army Nurse Corp Reserves advice/input on experience 2016

    RayRN87 replied to RayRN87's topic in Government, Military

    What is a 66P? Nurse practitioner ? Anyway wish you guys best of luck

  6. Army Nurse Corp Reserves advice/input on experience 2016

    RayRN87 replied to RayRN87's topic in Government, Military

    That's awesome you are willing to make that drive. Honestly I don't think it would be that bad plus it's only one weekend a month, there's people who make daily/weekly trips like that. I know there is...

  7. Army Nurse Corp Reserves advice/input on experience 2016

    RayRN87 replied to RayRN87's topic in Government, Military

    It's ok just hang tight, it's a pain but worth it. It took like 5 months to get my packet together. My recruiter said i would drill with the 7454th Army Med so there's a chance we might be in the same...

  8. commissioning in Army Nurse Corps

    RayRN87 replied to St.BaptistRN's topic in Government, Military

    Congratulations!!! I was recently selected for the 66S slot for the reserves. My recruiter said I have to wait for 30 days to get official orders, take oath and get my ID/unformed etc. Im sort of...

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

    RayRN87 posted a topic in Government, Military

    Can anyone whos had experience with army reservist fill me in on how long it takes to get the ISP/special pay? My recruiter says after I'm processed but does that mean after phase 2 of BOLC or as soon...

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

    RayRN87 replied to RayRN87's topic in Government, Military

    Wow, well that's a good thing right ? Unless you want to deploy, which is admirable but rare. Honestly I would be scared to deploy but if duty calls I would be down. Are you active or reserve, and do...

  11. Army Nurse Corp Reserves advice/input on experience 2016

    RayRN87 replied to RayRN87's topic in Government, Military

    There should be a sign on bonus or loan repayment, did you speak to your recruiter about it? Either way if there's none available for your MOS, 1st LT is still

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

    RayRN87 replied to RayRN87's topic in Government, Military

    Thx jfration, I have 2 young boys and divorced so I was more inclined to choose reserve to be around for my sons. Staying in same location and keeping civ job, while getting to experience somewhat of...

  13. Army Nurse Corp Reserves advice/input on experience 2016

    RayRN87 replied to RayRN87's topic in Government, Military

    Nice very fortunate, mine is 3 hours away. The ISP bonus should make my drive worth it and that was the only unit that has 66S critical care slots open, is 66H medsurg? What incentive did u choose if...

  14. Army Nurse Corp Reserves advice/input on experience 2016

    RayRN87 replied to RayRN87's topic in Government, Military

    Mikoox thank you for the input. I'm in a similar situation as for wanting to stay in one location, I'm divorced but have 2 young boys so active would have been difficult or almost impossible to see...

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

    RayRN87 replied to RayRN87's topic in Government, Military

    Thx Williams and no I need to get that information from my recruiter. Also do you like the reserves, overall? What is better in your opinion active duty or reserve? This will be my first military...

  16. Army Nurse Corp Reserves advice/input on experience 2016

    RayRN87 replied to RayRN87's topic in Government, Military

    Thx Skiggers! Mikoox do you like the reserves, overall? What is better in your opinion active duty or reserve? Or does it just depend on each individuals situation? Being an officer in the reserves...

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

    RayRN87 replied to RayRN87's topic in Government, Military

    Williams, No need to apologize I greatly appreciate you and the information you have shared with us. I just found out I was selected to commission as a 1st LT 66S reserve position, any tips or...

  18. Army Nurse Corp Reserves advice/input on experience 2016

    RayRN87 replied to RayRN87's topic in Government, Military

    Just wanted to share this with y'all - got a text from my recruiting saying I was selected!!! He said I just have to wait until official commissioning orders then I have 30 days to take the oath and...

  19. Army Nurse Corp Reserves advice/input on experience 2016

    RayRN87 replied to RayRN87's topic in Government, Military

    Congratulations !!! Is it a letter or just an email that says your in? Also Where will you be drilling at? My recruiter said i should have an answer after thanksgiving - keeping my fingers crossed for...

  20. Army Nurse Corp Reserves advice/input on experience 2016

    RayRN87 replied to RayRN87's topic in Government, Military

    So 4hr round trip? That won't be bad once a month, I'm not exactly sure what the exact date is. My recruiter told me something similar, he said I should have an answer by thanksgiving so I will...

  21. Army fy 2016

    RayRN87 replied to sarahmarie14's topic in Government, Military

    MVissser thank you very much for that bit of information. Is the IDT unit specific or it's all across the Army? Honestly the bonus for me is just a kicker and regardless I would still serve if given...

  22. Army Nurse Corp Reserves advice/input on experience 2016

    RayRN87 replied to RayRN87's topic in Government, Military

    My recruiter said my packet was board ready for Nov. 15 and yes, I looked into navy reserve ($30k sign on bonus) because my co-worker said she loved it. Her unit is a 30-minute drive in ellington base...

  23. Army Nurse Corp Reserves advice/input on experience 2016

    RayRN87 replied to RayRN87's topic in Government, Military

    Skiggers, I'm in the same boat, after high school I really wanted to go active duty but my parents convinced me to finish nursing school. Im 29 now and with a stable civ job I figured the reserves...

  24. Army Nurse Corp Reserves advice/input on experience 2016

    RayRN87 replied to RayRN87's topic in Government, Military

    No, I went for the 3yr/75k bonus with ISP, MOS is 66S (critical care) and O-2. My friend that works at my hospital is an FNP, he is going for a 6yr commitment with 75k bonus first 3 years and full...

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

    RayRN87 replied to RayRN87's topic in Government, Military

    Williams, great to hear from you and thanks for sharing the information. Are you prior service or is the reserves your first military experience (jw cause this will be my first time if I am selected)....