NursePamela

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  1. Where are RNs school nurses?

    NursePamela posted a topic in School

    Does anyone know how to find out where RNs are being utilized as school nurses? Meaning one RN in one school?? So many schools have either LPN's or far less credentialed.

  2. Enlisting or BSN

    NursePamela replied to jls2003's topic in Government, Military

    If Nursing is what you really want I would hold out; to have your RN and work as a corpsman would be

  3. Questions about NCP

    NursePamela replied to PalmHarborMom's topic in Government, Military

    I might be wrong about the age but I thought in order to get retirement benefits you had to have 20 years in by 62?? Therefore shouldn't you have until you are 46 to get

  4. Questions about NCP

    NursePamela replied to PalmHarborMom's topic in Government, Military

    In regards to age - I believe your 4 years active should give u a 4 year grace period. So u r really 37. :-). Good

  5. Please help: Millitary Nurse

    NursePamela replied to lkedmond1's topic in Government, Military

    If he said he was willing to support your desire to join the military and it is a dream of yours - then go for

  6. Tripler Army Medical Center RN Pay

    NursePamela replied to HawaiiRN808's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure, but NSR is one of the lowest on the

  7. Joining the military and getting pigeon-holed

    NursePamela replied to whichone'spink's topic in Government, Military

    To say you could get pigeoned holed could happen in the civilian or military world. A lot of times it is about timing and luck; When intern programs open up for ICU, you will have to compete for the...

  8. Where are RNs school nurses?

    NursePamela replied to NursePamela's topic in School

    other than pulling up each county individually - is there a "secret" website??

  9. One year later... (AF nursing)

    NursePamela replied to aura_of_laura's topic in Government, Military

    Congratulations

  10. rules for military nursing -- disappointing :(

    NursePamela replied to RN_survivor's topic in Government, Military

    I would certainly get another

  11. Air Force Mental Health Nurse Questions

    NursePamela replied to nurse920911's topic in Government, Military

    look for the thread One year later,,,,, (AF nursing) started 29 Jan by aura of Laura - it may help answer some questions. Hopefully I copied right.

  12. Needing advice from the AF Nurses out there

    NursePamela replied to rndiver82's topic in Government, Military

    Don't give up! Maybe the phone rang as they were about to review your packet and when they got back they thought they all ready did??? They are human you know! :-) Keep trying! Ditto the advice...

  13. One year later... (AF nursing)

    NursePamela replied to aura_of_laura's topic in Government, Military

    I have heard that about Elmendorf - very exciting! What happened to DC? Surely, they need MH

  14. Finally done...and the wait begins

    NursePamela replied to ATLRN0828's topic in Government, Military

    Best of luck to you! Are you trying for

  15. One year later... (AF nursing)

    NursePamela replied to aura_of_laura's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks for making this post. So, I gather the only two stateside bases for MH are TX and Travis?? I have a "handout" that says; Wright Patterson, Ohio - Maryland/DC - Colorado - and Keesler, Miss....

  16. Tripler Army Medical Center RN Pay

    NursePamela replied to HawaiiRN808's topic in General Nursing

    For Worf, if you are still curious. Tripler does 8's and 12's, mostly 12's on the floors. Can't tell you specifically about mother baby stuff, sorry. Rotating shift would depend on who is in...

  17. Tripler Army Medical Center RN Pay

    NursePamela replied to HawaiiRN808's topic in General Nursing

    NSR is a temp agency that supplies Tripler. It is kind of like Triplers float pool since there is not one but they do not do PRN status; they do full time temporary. NSR is also asking for a...

  18. Number of Applicants?

    NursePamela replied to UCAFblue's topic in Government, Military

    Curious as to what criteria they use?? Do they take most experienced first?? Most certificates first? Youngest first? Oldest first? Do veterans get preference?

  19. That much needed 1 year of experience...

    NursePamela replied to psycheab's topic in Government, Military

    If you are still in Utah - don't give up. Try volunteering. If your husband goes to Korea take the time to go somewhere else where you know they need nurses and get your experience. If you go to...

  20. Best Specialty Experience Option?

    NursePamela replied to JustADream's topic in Government, Military

    Somebody can correct me if I am wrong but I was once told they have more openings for med-surg nurses than any specialty, er, icu, etc,,,. Now that being said, I don't know percentages. They may...

  21. Tripler Army Medical Center RN Pay

    NursePamela replied to HawaiiRN808's topic in General Nursing

    I worked for NSR - did not find out it was a temporary job until after I started working. Pay is significantly lower than civilian

  22. Disappointed..Straub, Queens, Kieser

    NursePamela replied to MAL, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Hawaii is different. I would be really tempted to stay behind the extra 4 months, it will go really

  23. help! just selected for direct commission

    NursePamela replied to MelisaJB's topic in Government, Military

    Curious if anyone thinks working in Government contract position

  24. Federal Nursing Jobs and that 1 year of experience...

    NursePamela replied to psycheab's topic in Government, Military

    You might be able to find the job you want and do volunteer work for them, then when they realize how wonderful you are and there is an opening - it's yours! As a volunteer you would not be working...

  25. Civilian Medical Corps/Landstuhl

    NursePamela replied to StudyinginCT's topic in Government, Military

    The government uses a point system to hire as well as resumes; this means that veterans and spouses will get hired before true civilians. I don't want to discourage you from trying to get a civilian...