RayRN87

RayRN87

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

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

    RayRN87 posted a topic in Government, Military

    Finally after clearing MEPs, completing 50+page application, finding references and signing my DA61 sheet my packet will go before Army Nurse Board Nov.15 2016, hopefully if I get selected I will...

  2. What is the most versatile/useful non-clinical MSN while on active duty

    RayRN87 replied to RayRN87's topic in Government, Military

    Thank you guys very much for the input, both of you have been great mentors since I started going on this website so I really do appreciate the information. I wish I would have made military a...

  3. What is the most versatile/useful non-clinical MSN while on active duty

    RayRN87 posted a topic in Government, Military

    Any military nurses or prior service out there able to give me some advice or recommendations on what is the most versatile MSN that can be obtained while on active duty? I was debating on a...

  4. Army Reserve Nursing

    RayRN87 replied to DthurmRn's topic in Government, Military

    possibly, but the 50% (constructive credit) starts at the time you get your BSN - so you might come in as an O-1 but you will qualify for special pay with your CCRN so keep that up and

  5. GI bill

    RayRN87 replied to usafrn833's topic in Government, Military

    I will be doing active duty for the army soon, currently on my 2nd year as a reservist but my ultimate goal is crna. It is a great plan that you are pursuing a master's in another field just in case...

  6. MSN degree leadership and management / administration

    RayRN87 posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    Is an MSN degree in Leadership and Management the same as an MSN in Administration? I've seen it offered in different universities but not both, so I am assuming it is an interchangeable term. I am...

  7. Med school drop out, now a CRNA. Ask me anything...

    RayRN87 replied to MDdropouttoCRNA's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    how did you prepare for the GRE? any test materials you recommend over the other? also awesome story and

  8. AMEDD 2018 66s

    RayRN87 replied to JLB4621's topic in Government, Military

    JLB, I am currently in the same position, I've been in USAR for almost 2 years but I started an active duty packet sometime in March, 2018. The G1 signed my dd368 and my recruiter told me my...

  9. High School Senior Interested in the Military

    RayRN87 replied to miamcfall8's topic in Government, Military

    It's great you are thinking about this at a young age. If you have the opportunity to pursue BSN right after high school, I would take that and run with it. You can use enlistment as a back-up plan....

  10. Army nurse reserves

    RayRN87 replied to Dustystar's topic in Government, Military

    I was in your situation not so long ago, so I will try my best to answer these questions but ditto to Jfratian's responses 1. If you work every other weekend at your regular job, and you drill one...

  11. WGU masters in Leadership and Management anyone in or completed???

    RayRN87 replied to Floridanurse's topic in Nurse Management

    I know this is an old post but is a leadership and management master's program the same as a MSN in Administration? Also did you ever complete your program at WGU or any new thoughts or feedback on...

  12. Army Nurse Corps acceptance

    RayRN87 replied to sammitate's topic in Government, Military

    Congrats Sam, you seem like a highly competitive candidate. 3.8 GPA and certified in your MOS is legit. Will you be coming in as a 1LT (O-2) with time in grade? The only thing I can recommend is...

  13. What is the most versatile/useful non-clinical MSN while on active duty

    RayRN87 replied to RayRN87's topic in Government, Military

    Roger that, thank you

  14. What is the most versatile/useful non-clinical MSN while on active duty

    RayRN87 replied to RayRN87's topic in Government, Military

    Thank you Neats. I'm actually looking into dual MSN/MBA programs if anyone has any recommendations or if it is worth doing that instead of just an MS in Administration. I wanted to use TA as well if...

  15. What is the most versatile/useful non-clinical MSN while on active duty

    RayRN87 replied to RayRN87's topic in Government, Military

    Lol great answer and thank

  16. What is the most versatile/useful non-clinical MSN while on active duty

    RayRN87 replied to RayRN87's topic in Government, Military

    Thank you Ma'am. What school and how long did it take? Also does military like informatics or admin more ? Or it doesn't matter? Thank you

  17. What is the most versatile/useful non-clinical MSN while on active duty

    RayRN87 replied to RayRN87's topic in Government, Military

    Wow congrats and thank you for the input Jfration. Honestly I'd be more interested in admin although it does seem saturated, bottom line it's a masters and if you bring that to civilian sector it's...

  18. What to do while in Air Force, education wise

    RayRN87 replied to RN2365's topic in Government, Military

    I know this post is about a year old, but I am in a similar position. I'm curious to what school and route you decided to take RN2365? I've been in the Army Reserve for about a year and a half and the...

  19. Reserves to Active Duty USAGPAN / Army CRNA program

    RayRN87 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I recently commissioned into the US Army Reserve as a 1LT - Critical Care nurse in Feb. 2017. I am loving the experience so far and it has motivated me to take my nursing career into another level....

  20. Military

    RayRN87 replied to DJello's topic in Government, Military

    just some input, my cousin went in as a enilsted - combat medic and he hated it. He was an RN (PACU nurse) and he didn't get the specialist rank because he didn't take an EMT course so if you do this...

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

    RayRN87 replied to RayRN87's topic in Government, Military

    Yes first time, no military experience and did a direct commision to the reserves feb '17. I have only started phase one of BOLC which is the Army Reserve's officer training course. It is possible to...

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

    RayRN87 replied to RayRN87's topic in Government, Military

    You're welcome JmhATL , yes allnurses has given me a bundle of information that I would have never been able to google thanks to all the experienced nurses on this forum. So basically an O-2 is a 1st...

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

    RayRN87 replied to RayRN87's topic in Government, Military

    hey guys just wanted to share my recruiter finally told me I have orders to commission taking my oath feb

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

    RayRN87 replied to RayRN87's topic in Government, Military

    KTRN Sorry!! It's awesome that your husband is an officer and I was just joking i'm actually glad you shared that information because my recruiter does not always give me full details that's why i...

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

    RayRN87 replied to RayRN87's topic in Government, Military

    Sorry i dont have a husband that is an active duty officer.. My recruiter said 500 to start (never said it was accurate) but i appreciate your info and thx jfratian for the feedback as well!...