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  1. Masters online

    BSNinTX replied to jmaverick101's topic in Nurse Management

    Not sure what news came out about Aspen and CCNE...they've had that for a few years. As far as I know, they are the only accredited MSN without regional accreditation. Aspen is fast about...

  2. Masters online

    BSNinTX replied to jmaverick101's topic in Nurse Management

    In short, just what I said before. The classes are doable, the readings are relevant, the faculty and staff are very helpful, the tuition is cheap (especially if you get in on the current tuition...

  3. Can a nurse be part of the Special Operations and Response Team (SORT)?

    BSNinTX replied to Cowboy Thug's topic in Correctional

    Okay, here's my answer based on standards of care and guidance from people in the NCCHC, etc. Health care workers should make it abundantly clear to the patients and the other staff thay they are...

  4. Prehospital RN training

    BSNinTX posted a topic in Emergency

    PLEASE READ THE WHOLE POST BEFORE GOING OFF! I am an RN who is interested in prehospital training. I understand very well that EMT/Paramedics and nurses differ greatly in their training and focus,...

  5. Masters online

    BSNinTX replied to jmaverick101's topic in Nurse Management

    I am 3/4 of the way through the MSN at Aspen University (http://www.aspen.edu). I have been very happy with it. Affordable, good faculty, pain free

  6. Usphs?

    BSNinTX replied to fmrnicumom's topic in Government, Military

    Yes, prior service must attend OBC. It's an indoctrination in PHS, which includes military courtesies and the like but extends far beyong that. Thus, everyone attends. Yes, prior service time counts...

  7. Usphs?

    BSNinTX replied to fmrnicumom's topic in Government, Military

    Not sure who answered the time in service / time in grade question, but they are not entirely correct. If you have a BSN, you start as an O-2; a student in school on contract starts as an O-1....

  8. Can a nurse be part of the Special Operations and Response Team (SORT)?

    BSNinTX replied to Cowboy Thug's topic in Correctional

    Yeah, PHS cannot be armed in the BOP. Though we could be militarized and armed attached to a military force, so go figure. Between the two, I'd rather be PHS and not SORT...$$$ Shifts and schedules...

  9. Can a nurse be part of the Special Operations and Response Team (SORT)?

    BSNinTX replied to Cowboy Thug's topic in Correctional

    SORT teams are now regional...each team covers several institutions. DCT (Disturbance Control Team) are located at each institution and have integrated many of the weapons and tactics that were once...

  10. Texas School Nurses - Opinions Please!

    BSNinTX replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    I always say that I am Hispanic. Of course, no one else in my biological family is Hispanic, so that always throughs them off. But, I consider myself to be. Who's to say I'm

  11. Will Florida inmates come to my home?

    BSNinTX replied to Blackcat99's topic in Correctional

    Inmates show up at your home all the time. They're delivery people, service personnel, neighbors, etc. There are millions of ex-cons in the U.S. It's hard to go anywhere without bumping into someone....

  12. Can a nurse be part of the Special Operations and Response Team (SORT)?

    BSNinTX replied to Cowboy Thug's topic in Correctional

    I believe that I have replied to this on another thread from you. In short, yes, nurses and mid-levels serve on the BOP's SORT team, which is our version of a SWAT team. Our nurses also qualify on...

  13. Web site for federal prisons??/

    BSNinTX replied to RobLPN's topic in Correctional

    The other respondent is correct in saying that ANA / NCCHC do not want medical involved in such things. The BOP is not the ANA or NCCHC. Most of our SORT teams include a PA or nurse. If you are...

  14. Usphs?

    BSNinTX replied to fmrnicumom's topic in Government, Military

    There are, of course, a variety of ways to answer this question. As already noted, the 'don't ask, don't tell, don't act policy' applies to some degree. All services accept gay people because the...

  15. Usphs?

    BSNinTX replied to fmrnicumom's topic in Government, Military

    There are a variety of options once you have applied. You will be sent a medical packet to complete and have completed by your doc. The history part is fairly straightforward. The physical part can be...

  16. Usphs?

    BSNinTX replied to fmrnicumom's topic in Government, Military

    I will give you the best info that I have, but please know that I am not an official recruiter and so I could be wrong on some details. I do not believe the COSTEP program to be overly competitive. If...

  17. Usphs?

    BSNinTX replied to fmrnicumom's topic in Government, Military

    Let me know exactly what requirements you mean. In general: For CC: relevant degree and license or license eligible / must obtain within 1 year For SR COSTEP: in last year of BSN For both: medical /...

  18. Usphs?

    BSNinTX replied to fmrnicumom's topic in Government, Military

    The GI Bill is one time only, so if you have used it from prior serive you cannot use it again. A $25000 sign on bonus would help pay for grad school. Also, PHS has loan reimbursement programs...

  19. Usphs?

    BSNinTX replied to fmrnicumom's topic in Government, Military

    I think that you have been given the info you need...Mr. Pryor is a good contact. If that does not work, PM me and I may be able to get you some help. Not to make excuses for my service, but the USPHS...

  20. Updated USPH Commissioned Corps Roll Call

    BSNinTX replied to HisTreasure's topic in Government, Military

    Disclaimer: Tax, Title, and License NOT included...which is to say, I will answer as best I can but I am not an authority on recruiting, medical, etc. If you are still in school, look into the Senior...

  21. Updated USPH Commissioned Corps Roll Call

    BSNinTX replied to HisTreasure's topic in Government, Military

    I work for BOP...please be aware that BOP and IHS are not the only options for PHS officers - there are about a dozen agencies that have PHS officers. No, the government does not buy your house when...

  22. Updated USPH Commissioned Corps Roll Call

    BSNinTX replied to HisTreasure's topic in Government, Military

    I was commissioned in October. What can I help you

  23. US Public Health Service Commissioned Corps

    BSNinTX replied to wannabecatcher's topic in Government, Military

    I'm sorry your experience was so negative. I have worked with many officers and have NEVER heard anything like it. When were you in? I will say that the "Old Corps" had/has many problems. Some of...

  24. USPHS - Reserves??

    BSNinTX replied to saltfish's topic in Government, Military

    Interesting that you say that. I learned today that there is discussion regarding this issue. Some high level folks have expressed an interest in developing an active ready reserve that would drill as...

  25. US Public Health Service Commissioned Corps

    BSNinTX replied to wannabecatcher's topic in Government, Military

    Sorry for the slow response; I don't get on here much. I am a PHS nurse. Check out usphs.gov for some info. PHS is a great opportunity and I recommend it a lot. Pay and benefits are good, promotion...