Care&Joy

Care&Joy

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  1. How will my day and life routines go?

    Care&Joy replied to Care&Joy's topic in Government, Military

    It seems to me that we don't get nearly as much needed training for deployment when going the Reserves route. When going Active, are any other additional things added to your day/schedule besides...

  2. How will my day and life routines go?

    Care&Joy replied to Care&Joy's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks for the advice . I'm going to have to look up the AD AMEDD recruiter for more info in my region. I don't even know who that is. My recruiter is so great that I feel I would disappoint him in...

  3. Currently in OBLC

    Care&Joy replied to newmeafter45's topic in Government, Military

    Well, I don't think I run very well at all...so that shall be fun

  4. How will my day and life routines go?

    Care&Joy replied to Care&Joy's topic in Government, Military

    WORDY is EXACTLY what I'm needing, girl...Uncle Sam wants YOU to answer my questions, ha. :bowingpur I love it. Thanks for hitting the bulls-eye in what I mean as minute-to-minute & day-to-day....

  5. Roll Call for all Military and VA Nurses and those considering the Service

    Care&Joy replied to RNPATL's topic in Government, Military

    Yes, Brian, ...what she

  6. Roll Call for all Military and VA Nurses and those considering the Service

    Care&Joy replied to RNPATL's topic in Government, Military

    i look forward to hearing about your experience as you enter active. what made you decide to finally go from reserves to active? i'd love to know :). i keep asking my recruiter to make sure i'm...

  7. How will my day and life routines go?

    Care&Joy replied to Care&Joy's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks, Just-Cause, I really, really appreciate your answers. As you well know, this is a big commitment, and I really want to be prepared on all levels...including what personal life I'll have -in...

  8. How will my day and life routines go?

    Care&Joy replied to Care&Joy's topic in Government, Military

    I'll cut & paste a response that was from my duplicate post for more info.... ....I've been an RN since 2002, & am now trying to finish getting my actual BSN...which is taking a darn long time...

  9. Army Reserve Nurse Corps HELP !!

    Care&Joy replied to joannekuhl's topic in Government, Military

    Is your recruiter an AMEDD recruiter? If not, that is what you need to get them hopping for you on the medical department side of things. An AMEDD is really the only one that will be able to correctly...

  10. Roll Call for all Military and VA Nurses and those considering the Service

    Care&Joy replied to RNPATL's topic in Government, Military

    getnphd, thank you sooo much for being brave enough to tackle all my questions. you are awesome :)! to answer your question, i've been an rn since 2002, & am now trying to finish getting my...

  11. Roll Call for all Military and VA Nurses and those considering the Service

    Care&Joy replied to RNPATL's topic in Government, Military

    hey there :) Actually, it was a few full time Army nurses who suggested it. They said instead of jumping into Active, it was very beneficial going Reserves first, experiencing everything from that...

  12. Roll Call for all Military and VA Nurses and those considering the Service

    Care&Joy replied to RNPATL's topic in Government, Military

    Hello all, :usarm: I'm planning on joining Army nursing after I'm done with my RN-BSN program this month. I've already done tons of research, talked with many people, have gotten sort of a...

  13. Army, Air Force, Navy -What fits personality better?

    Care&Joy replied to Care&Joy's topic in Government, Military

    Hey Gen, What was holding up your packet? My problem is that I got mine all finished for the boards & then the day before the board review date or so my recruiter told me they couldn't pay for my...

  14. Army, Air Force, Navy -What fits personality better?

    Care&Joy posted a topic in Government, Military

    This new thread is to ask for help in choosing what branch of the military to serve in as a nurse of my personality. They're so different in many ways, & it is becoming increasingly tough to...

  15. Deployments in military nursing

    Care&Joy replied to mistyval's topic in Government, Military

    Oops, I replied to the wrong forum.... delete,

  16. Army, Air Force, Navy -What fits personality better?

    Care&Joy replied to Care&Joy's topic in Government, Military

    Hello everyone! It's been a while since I've posted here, but I'll give you an update. WELL! WHAT a bummer!!!! I was supposed to be part of the STRAP program, where I would be commissioned into the...

  17. Army, Air Force, Navy -What fits personality better?

    Care&Joy replied to Care&Joy's topic in Government, Military

    Hey Gen, You said that you received your 'unofficial' welcome letter, but I was wondering, how long after your meps physical did you you get the letter? I was curious what kind of contact I would get...

  18. Which branch is better for nursing?

    Care&Joy replied to M3olatomiwa's topic in Government, Military

    Hey Gen, If I had to choose, I'd see if there was a way you could "unwaive" the waiver you signed, since you haven't officially signed any contract, & would take the CC course! From there, you...

  19. Which branch is better for nursing?

    Care&Joy replied to M3olatomiwa's topic in Government, Military

    I hope it all works out for you & things go smoothly, Gen! Especially in the "kitty" department :flowersfo . I can understand that, as I have a little pomapoo puppy that will be hard to leave...

  20. Which branch is better for nursing?

    Care&Joy replied to M3olatomiwa's topic in Government, Military

    Hey Gen! The one thing I heard was about a nurse (that was a contact of an AF nurse I was speaking w/) who was in the Army as a new grad nurse, &, instead of being able to work a full year in...

  21. Army, Air Force, Navy -What fits personality better?

    Care&Joy replied to Care&Joy's topic in Government, Military

    Thank you, Eric, for further viewpoints that help me to confirm the decision I've made. Cohesiveness, teamwork, & watching eachother's backs is more important to me than money/housing/recreation...

  22. Army, Air Force, Navy -What fits personality better?

    Care&Joy replied to Care&Joy's topic in Government, Military

    hi there 'frozztozznak'! it was great hearing from your experience! i know everybody has their own opinions & experiences w/ each branch, but i must say that i feel pretty comfy w/ my choice. i...

  23. Army, Air Force, Navy -What fits personality better?

    Care&Joy replied to Care&Joy's topic in Government, Military

    Hello, Well, I know this forum I tried starting for help isn't that active, but I'll post an update anyway. I've decided to join Army nursing, but I guess it's not guaranteed until I pass the physical...

  24. Scrubs!!

    Care&Joy replied to NavyCheerGirl's topic in Government, Military

    ACKKK!! Khakis can be dreary to a pt's eye, that's for sure! I think the BDU's you just described will be at least a little easier on the eyes because of the blue in them. How many of you are...

  25. Which branch is better for nursing?

    Care&Joy replied to M3olatomiwa's topic in Government, Military

    Hello there, let me cut & paste a response I gave about the info. I've been aquiring from all the nursing recruiters.... Army -You have to have a BSN for Active Duty, BUT they will allow you to...