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

    Skiggers that is awesome! Will you commission as an O3/Captain? Regardless, I wish you the best of luck, send me a PM or keep me

  2. Army fy 2016

    RayRN87 replied to sarahmarie14's topic in Government, Military

    I'm glad I found this post and I was hoping to get in touch with a few army reservists.. My recruiter just told me a few days ago my packet is board ready and I will have an answer around thanksgiving...

  3. Army Nurse Corps FY2013

    RayRN87 replied to AjaxAndronicus's topic in Government, Military

    I know this discussion board is a few years old but seems like there's a wealth of knowledge in here - can anyone whos had experience with army reservist fill me in on how long it takes to get the...

  4. U.S. Army Nurse

    RayRN87 replied to bella25's topic in Government, Military

    jam, yes I have a coworker who's drills there she's a navy reservist, I checked with my recruiter and unfortunately Amedd only has available units in San Antonio and i wanted army. although it would...

  5. AF Nurse Corp Info

    RayRN87 replied to Jay Q's topic in Government, Military

    Great description midi! Have you consideeed reserves Jay? That way you can keep your civilian job and also get military

  6. U.S. Army Nurse

    RayRN87 replied to bella25's topic in Government, Military

    Wow so 8 hr round trip total? Unfortunately no closer units unless my recruiter is not telling me, so basically 6hr round trip. Do you know if it's possible to transfer to a closer unit or do I have...

  7. U.S. Army Nurse

    RayRN87 replied to bella25's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks Jeck, are u still active right now? Seems like you have a very interesting career, I bet you will have a nice retirement workout with the mixture of active/reserves. And yes I think for now I...

  8. U.S. Army Nurse

    RayRN87 replied to bella25's topic in Government, Military

    Jeck for someone who has never been military but always wanted to give it a shot would you recommend active or reserve ? I've been a nurse for 8 years and enjoy my civ job but I am debating between...

  9. Reserves vs Active Duty and which branch?

    RayRN87 replied to Twinsmama28's topic in Government, Military

    I'm not sure, for the army nurse corps officers since they require a bachelors degree they don't have to take asvab or any test other then a physical at MEPs to apply for commission. Make sure you...

  10. Reserves vs Active Duty and which branch?

    RayRN87 replied to Twinsmama28's topic in Government, Military

    Twins, were you able to make a decision? I'm also in a similar boat and ultimately decided to go army reserve. Although if I did full 20 the retirement and perks are not as great as active, which is...

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

    RayRN87 replied to RayRN87's topic in Government, Military

    That is awesome, RNs are similar for a critical care nurse (66H8A) current bonus is 75k for a 3 year obligation for the reserves and from my understanding I can choose to go active after 2 years of...

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

    RayRN87 replied to RayRN87's topic in Government, Military

    Psychguy keep it up! There's actually an fnp going into army nurse corp with me he signed up for 6 years to have the pay for his loans and he will commission as an O-3 captain while I can get in as an...

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

    RayRN87 replied to RayRN87's topic in Government, Military

    I have very bad vision as well but the Army MEPs was able to clear me still, maybe air force has stricter regulations for vision ? But I don't see how it would be an issue with corrected

  14. Can a brand new Army nurse reservist switch to active duty?

    RayRN87 replied to Butterbarr's topic in Government, Military

    I know this post is a few years back but did you ever switch from reserve to active duty ? I'm about to commission into reserves and don't want to face same regret but I think due to my situation with...

  15. Military Nurse Reservist Question

    RayRN87 replied to tprkt's topic in Government, Military

    I'm currently in the process of comissioning as an officer in the Army Nurse Corp. My MOS is 66h8a critical care nurse and since I've been a nurse for around 8 years my recruiter told me I would...

  16. Air Force Nursing 2013

    RayRN87 replied to JillyRN's topic in Government, Military

    I just started speaking to a recruiter, I was sent a packet of paperwork and references to fill out. I told him I've been a nurse for 4 years with a BSN but he wasnt able to disclose any sign on...

  17. Will military recognize float pool?

    RayRN87 posted a topic in Government, Military

    I've been a nurse for 3 years, first year and a half was in MICU and then I transferred to my hospital's float pool for financial incentives. But now I am leaning towards the military to progress my...

  18. Will military recognize float pool?

    RayRN87 replied to RayRN87's topic in Government, Military

    I see.. thank you for all the years of service for our country! It's awesome to talk to someone with your amount of experience. I hope you don't mind all the questions, let me know if I am throwing...

  19. becoming an Air Force RN? :o)

    RayRN87 replied to KMKmommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    Wow that's awesome, you must be an excellent nurse - congrats on moving up in the ranks so fast! How is family life with Air Force? Do you live on base or off base, and what would you recommend for...

  20. Will military recognize float pool?

    RayRN87 replied to RayRN87's topic in Government, Military

    I will try to work on that. Yes you're right, I spoke with a recruiter and I would have to wait till next year. How long have you been in for? And how is family life like in the Army as a military...

  21. becoming an Air Force RN? :o)

    RayRN87 replied to KMKmommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks a lot to the both of you for clarifying this. RNdiver, that's awesome they are considering your prior experience, are you in the process of commissioning into Air Force? Iguess I will have to...

  22. becoming an Air Force RN? :o)

    RayRN87 replied to KMKmommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    Do you guys know if the Air Force will count ADN experience or will they only consider RN experience after getting a

  23. Selection board 2012 for air force

    RayRN87 replied to kdazzle's topic in Government, Military

    Do you guys know by any chance if the Air Force will count RN experience prior to BSN? If I had 2 years of ADN nursing then received a BSN last year would I get 3 years of constructive credit or just...

  24. Will military recognize float pool?

    RayRN87 replied to RayRN87's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks.. yes I was wondering about that, I will look into it. Jeck I've seen a few of your posts and all of them have been informative. Are you still serving? If so do you have any pointers on how to...

  25. ADN RN working on BSN

    RayRN87 replied to khrn's topic in Government, Military

    definately, il keep you posted. as far as openings i dont think there will be any until next year so i will just sit tight and get as much experience. I also looked into USPHS, nurses will come in as...