Hello all! I have been browsing threads to see who's headed for BOLC 2014 possibly June. No orders yet. Still waiting for the "phone call", my recruiter says it may take "2 weeks to 2 mos". I was...
Hi Dccubano, Congratz! I did not get any of my choice assignment. Tripler, BAMC, WRAMC. I have 1.5years of M/S experience. HR told me that, at that time, they do not have available authorization on...
Hi 504 Medic, I had a great run/jog today! I was able to do 2.5 miles with minimal (few stops) difficulty. You are right, running on the grass feels better on your feet/joints than running on the...
Hi 504 Medic, I'm taking my training to the next level, and taking your advice to do yoga next week. Sidewalks are all clear now from the snow, so it's a good time to put my treadmill training into...
Hi there PulselessNine, Thank you for your comment. Personally, I don't really mind being in an isolated place or in the middle of nowhere, is that what you mean? I was born and raised in a rural...
Hi Pixie, Thank you for your input. If it's only me, I will go anywhere the Army will send me in a heartbeat! I have 2 wonderful places to chose from that would still let me serve my country. I love...
Hi everyone, here's an update, I have been reviewing blogs and websites about Fort Stewart and Hinesville, Georgia and so far, no luck of finding many good reviews, regarding low crimes, school...
Hi Pixie, I am so thrilled that you are there! This is a good sign! I can't wait to meet you. The family still processing the news as of this time. Yes, I will be working as a Med/Surg Nurse. I am...
Hi Everyone! I got my orders yesterday! I will be going to pre-BOLC Aug. 10. Still a few months away, I was hoping I will be on June 29, pre-BOLC. However, we got date and place to work with, so I am...
Hi dodleg, Congratulation! I live in Wisconsin :), but it's in our list to visit. Have fun there, I heard so much good things about San Antonio. I look forward to be there
Hi everyone, thank you for the infos, well noted. I received my packing list the next date after I was commissioned. I have been to AMEDD website and read the fine prints and pretty much the PDF docs....
Hi Everyone! It has been 74 days since I was commissioned, still waiting for that "phone call". My recruiter says that we are still pretty much on track, he predicted the wait could be from 60-120...
Hi Pixie.RN, First of all, you have been an inspiration to me. I read all your tips about BOLC, thank you so much for sharing and trying to help us succeed! My recruiter will take me next week to the...
Hahaha! We are in for a great adventure! I have been wanting to serve since I was "younger" :). I love the men and women in uniforms! I got busy starting and raising a family, then I decided I want...
Yes, I signed DA Form 71 last Jan.14th, with the check box "Reserve Commission Officer", I will be commissioned as an Active Officer when I get to BOLC, as per my recruiter. My recruiter said that if...
Thank you navywifeRN, goodluck to you too. Keep on trying. I heard from my Navy Processor today, he said that the Navy is Not accepting any applications for the Nurse Corps Program, they "MAY" have...
Hi there, I too is waiting for from the Navy, my kit is just sitting there. I worked hard for that kit for 2 years because my recruiter just keep messing it up. I end up working with Navy processor...
Last I heard, there's no bonus nor loan repayment, hope they'll know more after the holiday. The thought of serving as an Army Nurse is just a great honor. Merry Christmas Everyone! God Bless us
Hi Dranger, your not at all arrogant to me, you are just expressing how you see things in there, thanks for being honest. I was very active in my 20's. I was in the ROTC when I was in HS. I did Karate...
Hi Lunah, thank you for the heads up. With the rate it's going right now, I'm not sure if I can make it for March BOLC. But I hope I can make it earlier than July. Due to holidays and all, my age...