lgnewman

Agreed Christine. I would personally love to have someone doing the compressions or running for things, and allowing me to focus on the rest!

It would be nice for a CNA to know what is being done in a cardiac emergency, but they wouldn't be participating in the code in any way that ACLS teaches, only what BLS teaches. They can't push drugs, direct care, interpret EKG stripsm, etc,. Its an expensive course if you wont be using it.

I thought it was 42 also, which is why i didn't pursue it when I was 42, but the Airforce website says 48 and someone told me the raised it recently. The Army says 52 for Reserve which I found hard to believe.

You are meaning Army National Guard? OR Air Guard. Clearly I dont have prior training or I would know the answer to that Ive heard CRNA is also in need, or was about a year ago. The need for Psyche Np's is great in the Civilian workforce right now as well. I have about 15 months before completion so I would probably need that long to get into shape to pass it, sadly.

Ive heard that CRNA adn some NP's also come in at Lt. COl rank, that they are basically the same as an MD.

Hmm, I'll have to check on that, THANKS!!I don't know why I thought the Dade Medical was in another city

YES

What is the liklihood of direct of direct commission as a nurse at age 47? DO you have to wait until you can meet the physical demands to start the process, or can you begin and be working on that? Is there more of a need for psyche NP's or critical care nurses? What is the strap and at what juncture can you apply for this program with the Army?

They now have several accelerated BSN programs for people with Bachelopr's degree in another field. It takes about one year

Does anyone know of any evening/weekend or Online LPN to RN Bridge programs in NE Flroida ( anywhere in Florida for online) ?