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    Advice on Pre-Req sequence for applying to Acc Bacc Nursing Programs

    carolinapooh replied to btaveras's topic in General Nursing

    You should contact the school or schools you're interested in and ask them directly. Each school has different criteria and a different applicant base. An admissions counselor should be able to answer...
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    HIPAA Violation

    carolinapooh replied to Deanne448's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you. HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT. And I think this is another case where HIPAA is being incorrectly invoked. Privacy issue? Possibly. Accessing PHI you probably weren't...
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    Travis AFB

    carolinapooh replied to AF Nur's topic in Government, Military

    Usually on-base housing is reserved for members with dependents only, especially if there's a waiting list. The only singles who live on base are the airmen, usually E-3s and below (E4s can usually...
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    Countdown to May COT...

    carolinapooh replied to midinphx's topic in Government, Military

    Legs - I've not seen too much of that in the military - we have a civilian who's trying those tricks but everyone's pretty much onto it, so we just treat it with professionalism and eventually she...
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    AF FY2011 Anyone still awaiting NTP placement and COT dates?!

    carolinapooh replied to LovinLifeLiz's topic in Government, Military

    What do you mean by 1.5 more years of experience? I'm a bit
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    I know searching stinks, so if you have a COT question for 10-04....

    carolinapooh replied to carolinapooh's topic in Government, Military

    What your orders are telling you is what the Air Force will pay for in the event you're charged. If the airlines permit more, than what the airlines are allowing is what you can take. Essentially your...
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    I know searching stinks, so if you have a COT question for 10-04....

    carolinapooh replied to carolinapooh's topic in Government, Military

    pm'd
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    waiting, Air Force Nurse Corps

    carolinapooh replied to Wac44's topic in Government, Military

    Then they've completely changed that and I stand corrected. I can say that for those already in, the ISP only adds time onto your existing contract even after you've received the bonus. If they're...
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    waiting, Air Force Nurse Corps

    carolinapooh replied to Wac44's topic in Government, Military

    You're right, and no. Special incentive pay is different from a signing bonus. All we get right now on this side is a signing bonus. Once you're in, THEN you're eligible for incentive pay if it's...
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    waiting, Air Force Nurse Corps

    carolinapooh replied to Wac44's topic in Government, Military

    It's not the case everywhere, and my experience is no exception. I was prior enlisted and an officer candidate - and a few of the employees didn't seem to like that much once they saw my paperwork....
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    waiting, Air Force Nurse Corps

    carolinapooh replied to Wac44's topic in Government, Military

    Don't take the MEPS employees too seriously. They're ALL like that. I can't imagine that's a coveted assignment, which doesn't excuse their behavior, but still...I also think some of them are a bit...
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    I know searching stinks, so if you have a COT question for 10-04....

    carolinapooh replied to carolinapooh's topic in Government, Military

    I'm going to correct myself. I typically fly American Airlines because I have thousands of miles with them. Here's what's on their website, and my guess is this is true across the board - but CALL...
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    Army PFT

    carolinapooh replied to Jams95's topic in Government, Military

    The Army can't wear iPods for their PT test (I mean outside of a training environment)? That
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    Needing some advice and opinions... kinda down:(

    carolinapooh replied to mom2three3's topic in Government, Military

    They're already changing the bonus structure for existing RNs - in a good way. I think a lot of people who are reaching the end of their six year commitment are getting out (I know they're leaving Big...
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    I know searching stinks, so if you have a COT question for 10-04....

    carolinapooh replied to carolinapooh's topic in Government, Military

    Check your airline. You're permitted two bags if you're traveling on orders and you're not charged for any of them under Federal law. I'd call whoever I'm flying with and ask about additional bags,...
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    waiting, Air Force Nurse Corps

    carolinapooh replied to Wac44's topic in Government, Military

    Wear comfortable clothes and comfy shoes; you'll be there pretty much all day. I wore a pullover top and pull-on, cotton pants. Take a good-writing pen. Do not take anything valuable and leave your...
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    Nurse Enlisted Commissioning Program USAF

    carolinapooh replied to zx7chelle's topic in Government, Military

    It sort of found me. One of my instructors in nursing school asked me one day what I wanted to be when I grew up (LOL) and the honest answer was, "I don't know." She asked me what I was...
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    Needing some advice and opinions... kinda down:(

    carolinapooh replied to mom2three3's topic in Government, Military

    Yeah - unfortunately a lot of people are finding that out. When the economy tanks, the military can't squeeze everyone in. And when the economy is fat, they start handing out bonuses for all kinds of...
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    Nurse Enlisted Commissioning Program USAF

    carolinapooh replied to zx7chelle's topic in Government, Military

    Hope I'm not out of line here - one of your group PMd me and asked for some encouragement. I was once in your shoes. I'm prior enlisted (security forces - I was also K9 qualified) and have spent my...
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    Wedding Band Tattoo

    carolinapooh replied to Ddestiny's topic in General Nursing

    I think this is the coolest reason for a tattoo I've ever heard. Love the stories on here. My own wedding rings are 18K white gold (we lived in Saudi and the gold was cheap!) and I'm thinking about...
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    Advice Needed

    carolinapooh replied to chanelle924's topic in Government, Military

    To ride on what justcause had to say - also keep in mind that every branch has a different way of doing business, so what the AF Reserve says probably won't match what the Army Reserve says or what...
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    Changing specialties as an experienced RN joining AF

    carolinapooh replied to mommyRN09's topic in Government, Military

    Talk to your recruiter. I know they were doing it this way at one time, because I got offered L&D; you pick a "track" - but was told that once you're L&D, you pretty much STAY L&D, so be...
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    New Grads...any information about COT

    carolinapooh replied to AFFam's topic in Government, Military

    Here's a nice twist for you - when I boarded they had a whole board OF new grads (in March!) and skipped the qualifieds. That's how I ended up in COT in October. You're probably right though - because...
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    Countdown to May COT...

    carolinapooh replied to midinphx's topic in Government, Military

    I think that's to max it out. If pushups are your nemesis (and I'm with you, believe me), pass the minimum in that category, and then once you get to here you have six months to improve. I pm'd you...
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    Countdown to May COT...

    carolinapooh replied to midinphx's topic in Government, Military

    Brooke Army Medical Center will soon be the only inpatient site, but you'll still be technically assigned to Lackland Air Force Base/Joint Base San Antonio. I'm an RN at Wilford Hall, and our...