Dranger

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  1. 80% BSN staffing by 2020

    Dranger replied to jadelpn's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Not really. Have you seen the curriculum for the DNP? 90% of the classes are fluff whereas in med school only about 10% of the classes are fluff. If nursing wants to get on that compensation level get...

  2. Can't Get a job? Considering Military? Enlisted/Officer

    Dranger replied to Code09's topic in Government, Military

    Pretty sure I knew Ensigns and some LTJGs who deployed but oh well. I assure you that is not the case with the Army. I knew RNs with a year or LESS who deployed just a few years

  3. Can't Get a job? Considering Military? Enlisted/Officer

    Dranger replied to Code09's topic in Government, Military

    AMEDD just stands for the Army Medical Department. As far as I know you have to have an accredited BSN to get in and even a MSN doesn't cover that. I am not sure if that has changed. Either way even...

  4. Pneumonia Question

    Dranger replied to jamd11's topic in General Nursing

    Probably D but notifying the physician is usually NOT the answer on the

  5. Can't Get a job? Considering Military? Enlisted/Officer

    Dranger replied to Code09's topic in Government, Military

    No not always, you have to apply and looked at by a board to commission as an OFFICER. You can enlist in the Army and be an RN but sign up as an infantryman. Enlisting and becoming an officer are not...

  6. Can't Get a job? Considering Military? Enlisted/Officer

    Dranger replied to Code09's topic in Government, Military

    You can enlist but you won't be an

  7. New grad looking for first job - what could make a hospital do this?

    Dranger replied to joemomma35's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You sound way too picky. Yeah I am a new grad too who has had great interviews looking for ED work but hell I will take anything that is acute care to get my foot in the door. Look at med surg, PCU or...

  8. Does the Army still have the Nurse Candidate Program?

    Dranger replied to KingstonB's topic in Government, Military

    For what it's worth I wouldn't trust goarmy.com , they are slow to update and change

  9. Just Got Denied at VA for New Grad Program

    Dranger replied to kalevra's topic in Government, Military

    How about you get out of here with your attitude? The reserves and guard have deployed just as much the last 10 years as AD while holding down a regular "real" job. I have seen reserve and guard units...

  10. Does the time of year in which you apply to NCP affect you?

    Dranger replied to inspiredbynavy's topic in Government, Military

    Depends when the boards are (Army is Nov I believe), either way it is very difficult now at any

  11. Does the time of year in which you apply to NCP affect you?

    Dranger replied to inspiredbynavy's topic in Government, Military

    Fiscal Year Starts OCT

  12. Nurse Candidiate Program FY 2014

    Dranger replied to lilbont's topic in Government, Military

    Hahahahahahaha, get used to the military. Everything including pay, PCSing, training or what have you takes

  13. Air Force Reserve

    Dranger replied to EllTee2B's topic in Government, Military

    For active duty yes but reserves is just as stringent at least for the

  14. Air Force Reserve

    Dranger replied to EllTee2B's topic in Government, Military

    New grads for anyone of the services right now is difficult. If the Army is calling for 2+ years of experience minimum I am sure the AF is doing the

  15. Joining the Army as a LPN

    Dranger replied to brown eyed girl's topic in Government, Military

    Yeah.....not going to happen considering you need to be commissioning before the age of 31 if you want a scholarship. Meaning she would have to be in her lates 20's right now for a shot. The Army has...

  16. Joining the Army as a LPN

    Dranger replied to brown eyed girl's topic in Government, Military

    Relevant to the discussion, you are probably too old for the Army if you are that age unless you come in as a doc or very specialized nurse. Even for reserves your age is capped, so no Spain. Sorry,...

  17. Can a brand new Army nurse reservist switch to active duty?

    Dranger replied to Butterbarr's topic in Government, Military

    Confirmed a few days ago they won't even board you without 2 years

  18. Is Nursing right for me?

    Dranger replied to driven_chick1's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Yeah you like the psych portion but can you handle the science and math to get in and complete the program? For most places it is isn't a cakewalk and you are competing against

  19. Can a brand new Army nurse reservist switch to active duty?

    Dranger replied to Butterbarr's topic in Government, Military

    I am BOLC qual'd (with a a top 5% DA 1059/service school evaluation) and a ROTC grad who chose reserves for school purposes then tried to jump back to AD. I am feeling out my options right now but...

  20. Army or AF?!

    Dranger replied to Elizabeth Renee's topic in Government, Military

    You are better off trying for the reserves than guard. WAAAAAAY more RNs in the reserves. I believe a true diagnosis of celiacs disease is a disqualifier though. Cant eat those

  21. Is it impossible to get in to the USAF as a nurse?

    Dranger replied to Red11's topic in Government, Military

    So you are trying to join one of the smallest military branches that has always been competitive during a time of extreme downsizing? Am I surprised you were rejected? Lol no. What I am surprised...

  22. Is military career pathway as a nurse good for me?

    Dranger replied to yanyan88's topic in Government, Military

    I was a recruiter and can tell you the programs are out there on the books but that doesn't mean they offer them as incentives actively. Take a look at the brochures and their dates are probably...

  23. Is military career pathway as a nurse good for me?

    Dranger replied to yanyan88's topic in Government, Military

    Andrewschultz, Your info is SERIOUSLY

  24. Is military career pathway as a nurse good for me?

    Dranger replied to yanyan88's topic in Government, Military

    Lol your questions would be relevant back in 2006 but now the military is super competitive borderline impossible for new nurses coming off the street. I will address your questions as follows: 1....

  25. Best Branch for Me

    Dranger replied to IThinkICan100's topic in Government, Military

    Unless you do ROTC I doubt you will be able to get into active duty as a new grad. The military is still taking nurses right now but definitely very few new ones... 2016 is a long ways away but...