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    Questions about ANC.

    carolinapooh replied to Slappy387's topic in Government, Military

    Oh, yeah - a year is average for any of the services. Your time to acceptance was pretty quick - that was good timing on your
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    Duke ABSN Spring 2011

    carolinapooh replied to SandyH's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I lived in a very nice neighborhood in Durham; I'm actually from NC - it's fine - you have to be selective and believe me, there's parts of Chapel Hill I wouldn't walk alone in after dark (oh, and...
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    Admitting a med error on Facebook??!!

    carolinapooh replied to DLS_PMHNP's topic in General Nursing

    Not to mention just plain, good old fashioned
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    IF you WEREN'Ta nurse, what would you be???

    carolinapooh replied to sjoy's topic in General Nursing

    I would have kept trying to get back into the military, I think, had I not gone back to RN school - so I'd like to say I'd be a public affairs/protocol officer in the Air Force. I love all the pomp...
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    How can I make myself stand out among nursing students

    carolinapooh replied to ariviezz's topic in General Students

    Actually, I think they're fine. The EMT shows you are good under pressure and the fact that it's volunteer shows commitment to the community. I was a pharmacy tech at a CVS for a while and it gave me...
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    waiting, Air Force Nurse Corps

    carolinapooh replied to Wac44's topic in Government, Military

    Awesome news! So you're in - hard part's over!
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    Long term care to active duty?

    carolinapooh replied to GFzalez's topic in Government, Military

    Probably completely
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    Long term care to active duty?

    carolinapooh replied to GFzalez's topic in Government, Military

    Now I feel like an idiot - I missed the three month thing....must be whatever flu it is I've got - Kathy's right. Regardless of service choice, you're starting at the bottom. In the Air Force, less...
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    Long term care to active duty?

    carolinapooh replied to GFzalez's topic in Government, Military

    Isn't it incredible how cardio does that? And I'm being serious; it's amazing how it starts falling off - I've noticed that as well! ANY cardio - if you have access to a pool swimming is great. I...
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    Long term care to active duty?

    carolinapooh replied to GFzalez's topic in Government, Military

    I'd say that most of your questions are answered in the forum if you dig a bit. The one that I've not seen addressed anywhere involves your experience question, and it's a valid concern. Since I'm...
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    Changing specialties as an experienced RN joining AF

    carolinapooh replied to mommyRN09's topic in Government, Military

    wtb - you might know this answer then before I can get back to work - Hnella and I were curious as to how it works if you want to stay in a certain specialty. I know the AF doesn't mind NOT moving you...
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    Changing specialties as an experienced RN joining AF

    carolinapooh replied to mommyRN09's topic in Government, Military

    HNella - that's a good question. My boss is a retired Lt Col and at one time was (quite literally) the AF's highest ranking oncology RN. I've been home on quarters sick with some God-awful virus for...
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    Air Force Nursing Bonus, Student Loan Repayment

    carolinapooh replied to missmiss's topic in Government, Military

    You buy flight caps from clothing sales; I think they're about $25
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    COT 10-04 nurse to 10-05

    carolinapooh replied to midinphx's topic in Government, Military

    You'll wear your mess dress (if you want to, that is) - I've already worn mine twice. Good point, Mid - you can take your antihistimines and vitamins and whatever OTC stuff you use; you're not checked...
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    COT 10-04 nurse to 10-05

    carolinapooh replied to midinphx's topic in Government, Military

    Officer training is different from enlisted training, regardless of what service you're in. Officers receive a very small one time clothing allowance (in the AF it's $400) and are issued nothing. We...
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    COT 10-04 nurse to 10-05

    carolinapooh replied to midinphx's topic in Government, Military

    If you have an iPhone or other type of smartphone, you'll have no problems getting a web connection through it. TAKE A REAM OF COPY PAPER - I forgot this until just now. (Mid, I do apologize!) For...
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    Air Force Nursing Bonus, Student Loan Repayment

    carolinapooh replied to missmiss's topic in Government, Military

    I'd watch this space, though, so to speak; all recruiters get all their information from AFPC (how some choose to disperse it is another matter) - although given the number of folks we've seen posting...
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    Navy Nurse Corps - Questions

    carolinapooh replied to myeire's topic in Government, Military

    Given the number of AF applicants right now I'd say this is becoming next to
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    Lookin' for some excitement ;)

    carolinapooh replied to UTVOL3's topic in Government, Military

    No no - not offended (I think you're talking to me!!)!!! Sorry if you thought I was!! You never know what some folks are thinking...you know?
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    Nurse Candidate Program or ROTC or Loan Repayment

    carolinapooh replied to T-Dasha's topic in Government, Military

    That's good news for you, then. If they'll do that, that's actually a great opportunity education-wise. Knock it out up front. BUT - I would get verification as to where they'll place you once you're...
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    Oh, quicky question for AF peeps

    carolinapooh replied to UTVOL3's topic in Government, Military

    Do you mean once you're on active duty? For the most part, no - PT is on your own time and your commander is encouraged to give you time during the duty day to complete it, but really, doing shift...
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    Air Force Student Loan Repayment (or lack thereof??)

    carolinapooh replied to SpookyCat's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks - this is exactly what the Air Force people on airforce.com told me, and it's exactly what I signed on for. Looks as though nothing's changed. 4 for the bonus, 6 for both. Thank your recruiter...
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    Lookin' for some excitement ;)

    carolinapooh replied to UTVOL3's topic in Government, Military

    HA HA HA - this cracked me up (mostly the last word): "The AAFES Barbershop, located in the exchange, is able to handle most of your hair care needs from haircuts to styling to perms." Immediately,...
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    Nurse Candidate Program or ROTC or Loan Repayment

    carolinapooh replied to T-Dasha's topic in Government, Military

    Been lookin' for you! How are things? How's
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    Lookin' for some excitement ;)

    carolinapooh replied to UTVOL3's topic in Government, Military

    I'm becoming worried about you all.