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  1. Navy Active Duty FY15

    vinstafa replied to NavyNurseCorpsPM1's topic in Government, Military

    Is anyone going to the January 11

  2. Military Nursing Questions Answered

    vinstafa replied to navyman7's topic in Government, Military

    So, would you suggest parking at USUHS? (I'm guessing that is open to everyone). Does the Medical Center stop having parking? Sorry for so many questions, I just want to see what I am getting myself...

  3. Military Nursing Questions Answered

    vinstafa replied to navyman7's topic in Government, Military

    Does anyone have any information about staff parking at Walter

  4. Navy Active Duty FY15

    vinstafa replied to NavyNurseCorpsPM1's topic in Government, Military

    I was told nothing is final without an accession budget, so I'm not getting overly excited right now. I was prorec'ed, no alternate. As far as he knows, that means I am selected, but not the final go....

  5. Navy Active Duty FY15

    vinstafa replied to NavyNurseCorpsPM1's topic in Government, Military

    Has anyone heard anything new since last

  6. Navy Active Duty FY15

    vinstafa replied to NavyNurseCorpsPM1's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks for the update. It's awesome that you are keeping us in mind and giving us updates about what you can. I know much information can't be disclosed, since nothing is finalized. Is there an...

  7. DA Navy Nurse

    vinstafa replied to Dmendoza's topic in Government, Military

    Double check, the numbers might already be

  8. Navy Active Duty FY15

    vinstafa replied to NavyNurseCorpsPM1's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks for some awesome news! Do you have any additional information about the number of 1960

  9. DA Navy Nurse

    vinstafa replied to Dmendoza's topic in Government, Military

    Let's hope they meet soon. I was told today, that as of 11/7, my package was marked "at board". So, does that mean the board is going to meet soon, are they meeting now, did they meet next week, who...

  10. DA Navy Nurse

    vinstafa replied to Dmendoza's topic in Government, Military

    I hope that's not the case. It does seem odd for the program to start accepting in

  11. DA Navy Nurse

    vinstafa replied to Dmendoza's topic in Government, Military

    11 seems like the normal number of people in previous years, but in those years, they had 15 spots open, not a few. But all we are hearing is rumors for the

  12. DA Navy Nurse

    vinstafa replied to Dmendoza's topic in Government, Military

    My recruiter told me there are 11 of us for critical care. No date set for the board or

  13. DA Navy Nurse

    vinstafa replied to Dmendoza's topic in Government, Military

    Anyone have new information? I was told that my package is with the PM and marked ready for November board. My recruiter told me that the deadline for the November board was 10/20, and as of 10/6...

  14. DA Navy Nurse

    vinstafa replied to Dmendoza's topic in Government, Military

    Happy new fiscal

  15. DA Navy Nurse

    vinstafa replied to Dmendoza's topic in Government, Military

    Last year the Navy had a goal of zero DA for nursing and they didn't even accept

  16. DA Navy Nurse

    vinstafa replied to Dmendoza's topic in Government, Military

    I'm 6 years of

  17. Navy Reserve Nursing

    vinstafa replied to NavyNurseCorpsPM1's topic in Government, Military

    NavyNurseCorpsPM1, I have a few questions regarding having a MBA(specifically in Health Care Management) vs MSN. Would having a MBA count as time toward rank since it is a masters, or does it have to...

  18. DA Navy Nurse

    vinstafa replied to Dmendoza's topic in Government, Military

    My recruiter said the numbers are going to be smmmmmaaaaaaaalllllllll for DA. Hopefully that changes. I'm basically done my package, just might need another interview and resign my

  19. DA Navy Nurse

    vinstafa replied to Dmendoza's topic in Government, Military

    I spoke with my recruiter today and finally found out some information for this upcoming October. He read me an email from the program manager that stated there WILL be openings for DA for general...

  20. DA Navy Nurse

    vinstafa replied to Dmendoza's topic in Government, Military

    Going crazy would be a relief. I have learned to not get my hopes up, that's for sure, but the October seems to be the most promising. I feel like over the last two years I have spoken to my recruiter...

  21. DA Navy Nurse

    vinstafa replied to Dmendoza's topic in Government, Military

    The first week in August is going to be the 2 year mark since I first contacted my recruiter. I had a BS medical delay and after everything was all submitted, I found out they made their final...

  22. DA Navy Nurse

    vinstafa replied to Dmendoza's topic in Government, Military

    The Sept 10 is something new to me. I was told nothing for DA was going to be accepted until Oct 1. Either way, let's hope next FY is the opposite of this past

  23. Experience...How much is enough?

    vinstafa posted a topic in Travel

    So, I know at least 1 year, maybe 2 years need to travel, but how long is long enough in a certain speciality? I currently have over 5.5 years in an ICU, but I was looking to transfer to the ED, gain...

  24. Experience...How much is enough?

    vinstafa replied to vinstafa's topic in Travel

    Ned, thanks for very informative, unbiased and enlightening post; I was hoping that you would respond. When you put things into that perspective, I can see what you mean from the hospitals POV. My...

  25. Experience...How much is enough?

    vinstafa replied to vinstafa's topic in Travel

    Like apple said, to each their own. There is a difference between "all you need to know about an ER" and one being competent in his/her skills and knowledge, which is what I said. Thanks for your...