viper16731

viper16731

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  1. When you go for USPHS - when do you get your physical?

    viper16731 replied to NursePamela's topic in Government, Military

    No - haven't met with anybody about it, hopefully - won't have to...its just been a long process with a lot of faxing and mailing. I should own stock in kinko's, lol. My wife and I have been looking...

  2. Anxiety

    viper16731 replied to wallyballie_golf's topic in Government, Military

    There is no way you could be in the military. With a history of psych issues: depression, anxiety or schitzophrenia, you aren't eligable to join the military.

  3. When you go for USPHS - when do you get your physical?

    viper16731 replied to NursePamela's topic in Government, Military

    Professional board is done, Medical is done, wrote a letter for a couple of blips on my credit record....still waiting on security, I am kinda getting tied of waiting. My report date is Apr...

  4. When you go for USPHS - when do you get your physical?

    viper16731 replied to NursePamela's topic in Government, Military

    I actually pieced together my physical from a free hearing test from a hearing aid place, the eye exam from my optometrist and got my physical from a "doc in a box". All was covered by my...

  5. USPHS

    viper16731 replied to jennysong81's topic in Government, Military

    Security paperwork turned in, medical paperwork will be done tomorrow and then the waiting game begins. I already have a job that hopefully will start in May....I can't wait! Just waiting on my 1662....

  6. USPHS

    viper16731 replied to jennysong81's topic in Government, Military

    I have passed the professional board also. I sent in my security packet, except for the eqip (which I haven't recieved the letter yet for it). I have sent the copies of my army records also in today....

  7. should i join the ANC

    viper16731 replied to Tammacat's topic in Government, Military

    You will need to have a family care plan in place for someone to take care of your child when you will be deployed. Other family members need to be near by in case you have to go out into the field...

  8. mandatory commitment to the USPHS?

    viper16731 replied to Ace587RN's topic in Government, Military

    They should take both into consideration to base you rank on. Its hard to tell, I'm hoping to make O3 with over 4 years experience and about 4 years in the military. I'm right now speeding up the...

  9. USPHS

    viper16731 replied to jennysong81's topic in Government, Military

    I just found out today that my packet will be going to the board on FRI!!! I am excited and scared at the same time. Then after that, do they send your stuff off to the different military bases? They...

  10. USPHS

    viper16731 replied to jennysong81's topic in Government, Military

    Hey y'all, I sent my packet in about about 3-4 weeks ago. I still get excited seeing my status online. I haven't heard anything back other than I talked to Lcdr. Dunbar and he said that my packet was...

  11. mandatory commitment to the USPHS?

    viper16731 replied to Ace587RN's topic in Government, Military

    I am glad to announce that I officially put my packet together and sent it to LTC Dunbar yesturday with a tracker....after collecting everything from a DD214 to official d/c from the reserves to the...

  12. mandatory commitment to the USPHS?

    viper16731 replied to Ace587RN's topic in Government, Military

    All I can speak for from what I researched with the DOD mental health initiative is that its a 3 year commitment before PCS (perminant change of

  13. USPHS

    viper16731 replied to jennysong81's topic in Government, Military

    I was wndering if anyone else used a specific CV style or just typed a resume??? I am getting very confused. I want to be in the USPHS so I want to get the paperwork correct. This is the only thing...

  14. USPHS

    viper16731 replied to jennysong81's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks for all your help. What area of the usphs are you going into? Where did you locate your uniforms? Do you have any other information to help prepare for the long road to get the paperwork going?...

  15. VA Psych Unit

    viper16731 replied to doubleplay's topic in Psychiatric

    I currently work in a VA acute psych unit in Kansas. It is both rewarding and stressful at the same time. Patience is of the utmost priority. One thing you must learn is that there isn't alot of...

  16. USPHS

    viper16731 replied to jennysong81's topic in Government, Military

    Well, I'm currently working on my application to the Mental Health Initative. I have my cover letter, application, dd214, college transcripts, 3 out of 4 recomendations collected and completed. I am...

  17. USPHS

    viper16731 replied to jennysong81's topic in Government, Military

    I starting to get my packet ready to send to the board....does anyone know how to get a copy of your approval to test for the NCLEX? I took the boards 4 years ago. I wouldn't think that I would need a...

  18. USPHS

    viper16731 replied to jennysong81's topic in Government, Military

    I really am happy that there are more people who I can communicate with openly. I am right now trying to get my packet together to send. I really am trying to get a mental health job with the military...

  19. USPHS

    viper16731 replied to jennysong81's topic in Government, Military

    What is your life like as an officer? Do you have problems with finding housing where you're at? Do you like

  20. USPHS

    viper16731 replied to jennysong81's topic in Government, Military

    Is it just me or is it imposible to find people who are currently in the USPHS? I have a buddy of mine who is going into the mental health corps on military bases. I also have started the process also...

  21. Public Health Nurse Corps questions

    viper16731 posted a topic in Government, Military

    I am wondering what it is like in the public health nurse corps. I am really interested in the mental health initiave. I know that you would be working hand in hand with the military on base. Does...

  22. Public Health Nurse Corps questions

    viper16731 replied to viper16731's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks for all your help, Its just confusing at times. I just didn't get much in the way of info from the recruiter. I will have to research it more. But if any of y'all could give me any more info I...

  23. PHS-CO looking for next assignment!

    viper16731 replied to 3dogs1cat's topic in Government, Military

    I am also looking into getting into the PHS corps. But I am a mental health nurse and I am trying to get into a job on a base. Does anyone know what you have to do other than send your info to the...

  24. Want to find out more about direct commissioning

    viper16731 replied to lmacks4's topic in Government, Military

    Would y'all mind if I enter into this conversation? My question is this....I am also thinking about direct commissioning into the air force...but they sent my packet to the board in march....