brehon

Hi Jeani, thank you a great deal for your response to my question. I do have very many questions if you don't mind. Are nurses required to perform double shifts regularly or is an 8 hr. shift pretty much the norm? Do the doctors seem to work well and/or respect the nurses in the Army? Are nurses as I will be an O-2 really in charge of anythin? Does there seem to be time to enjoy with your famaily. I am married with two small children. Are males treated fairly in your opinion. I have heard that males in nursing, like the private sector, may face extra obstacles. Were you enlisted or commisioned when you were in, I don't remember if you mentioned that. Is there good comraderie with the other nurses. Is San Antorio a good place to take children. I have been given a choice of several sites to include Walter Reed. Have you heard any negatives regarding any sites. Some background about me includes being enlisted in the Army reserves since 1992 receiving a commison in '99 (I have a prior college degree) but have not attended OBC due to being in nursing school (graduated a couple of weeks ago). ia m somewhat familiar with the army but never being active leaves many questions in my mind. The job market is really good in the civillian world, as you know, due to the shortage of RN's, but while I have done clinical rotations at some of the top hospitals in the nation including Northwestern, Children's Memorial and the University of Chicago, I am quite disenchanted with the private sector, I guess. No fun, all work. Will the army in your opinon change that? I am a male, African-american which I don't doubt contributes to my lack of bonding with peers. Few black male nurses. I know that this is quite londwinded, so I understand if you take weeks to answer. Ahead of time thank you, your insight and response is priceless. checked the other branches out. Navy, too much of a change and the airforce is pending ------------------ brehon allen

Hello, I am a new grad (12/2000) UIC and am considering going regular Army nursing. Im am very unfamilliar with this "specialty." Can anyone give me insight or just say Hi? I have yet to take state boards or even receive the letter outlining dates but am leaning heavily toward this at least for 3 or 4 years (max). Oh yes, I am unfortunately rather disenchanted with the private sector, too little camraderie, too much other negtive stuff I guess. I am new to this site and am still feeling my way around, thanx. Brehon (sounds like Crayon-C+B)