NursePamela

NursePamela

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  1. My orders came today!!

    NursePamela replied to carolinapooh's topic in Government, Military

    Congratulations!!!!!!! What will be your

  2. Help me with preparing to PCS

    NursePamela replied to BallroomRN's topic in Government, Military

    Can't help with the paperwork side but I can help with the other stuff. Don't get rid of anything you don't want to. Don't be worried about electronics they give you a couple of transformers to...

  3. Keeping your horse and joining the AF

    NursePamela replied to USAFhopeful's topic in Government, Military

    No, sorry, but I did know of someone who did. She took her horse to Germany and back. It's all about

  4. Keeping your horse and joining the AF

    NursePamela replied to USAFhopeful's topic in Government, Military

    YES. However, you will have to pay for it yourself and find the boarding stable. Just because a base has a stable does not mean they have room. It is

  5. Services for autistic child while in Military

    NursePamela replied to idtx2's topic in Government, Military

    If your child is Autistic you would be labeled EFMP - Exceptional Family Member Program. Basically it says your child has special needs and there is only so many places you can go. For Autism it...

  6. Feeling very military now!!!

    NursePamela replied to carolinapooh's topic in Government, Military

    Sends chills down my spine!

  7. Landstuhl-The Single Officer and housing

    NursePamela replied to spawnupe's topic in Government, Military

    Ditto that! They can't pay you your lease amount regardless because if they did we would all live in castles. :wink2: There is a max for each rank. They have changed it somewhat since we were there...

  8. Landstuhl-The Single Officer and housing

    NursePamela replied to spawnupe's topic in Government, Military

    I lived off base at Landstuhl - LOVED IT!!!!! You get transformers and closets from the base. You can even get american appliances from the base - borrowed of course. The Germans are very friendly...

  9. How do you work full time with kids?

    NursePamela posted a topic in General Nursing

    Not sure if this is the place for the post but I thought I would start here. I have worked part time now for quite awhile. I am ready to get more into my career as a nurse and work full time....

  10. How do you work full time with kids?

    NursePamela replied to NursePamela's topic in General Nursing

    So your secret is to find that rare nursing job that is Mon-Fri normal day time hours; one that coincides with day care. I like that idea but those jobs are rare and hard to find. But at least it is...

  11. Another nurse got fired because of me.

    NursePamela replied to arelle68's topic in General Nursing

    Could have been possible she put new patch on and forgot to take off the old. Then,,, the patient saw 2 patches and took off the wrong one. It could happen... Point is - investigate - use your...

  12. How do you work full time with kids?

    NursePamela replied to NursePamela's topic in General Nursing

    WOW! She sounds awesome. I love hearing stories about how nursing has changed over the years. I bet she has a lot of stories. Feel free to send her anytime! 555 Wild Berry Lane

  13. How do you work full time with kids?

    NursePamela replied to NursePamela's topic in General Nursing

    So your secret is a nanny with a family member watching over her and cameras. I like it - but I need to borrow your mom.

  14. juggling motherhood and nursing

    NursePamela replied to kgmiller1's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is fulfilling but if you do not leave it at the door you will be emotionally drained. Yes it is flexible and everyone who posted in this thread said how they worked weekends or 12's all...

  15. Another nurse got fired because of me.

    NursePamela replied to arelle68's topic in General Nursing

    I found this post interesting. I think I read all the posts but I did not see anyone questioning - How did you know she signed and did not give the drug??? I was talking with a patient once and...

  16. How do you work full time with kids?

    NursePamela replied to NursePamela's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the input so far. I have a husband, thankfully. However his job keeps him unreliable for child care. So working any night shift or off shift is really not possible. That is my main...

  17. Stuck in a rut and feeling discouraged

    NursePamela replied to quirkster's topic in Nursing Career

    Don't give up! How long can you hold out without a job? Depending on the city you are in, a lot of times L &D jobs are hard to get. It is not horrible to take a job else where - get some more...

  18. Guidance Please

    NursePamela replied to mindlor's topic in Nursing Career

    If money is not an issue I would go the shortest distance and go all the way! The only 2 problems I see is: #1 If you already have acceptance into one program, the ADN - that is nice. "A bird in the...

  19. Military spouses can get $6000 for school

    NursePamela replied to Brian's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks for the

  20. Please help im so confused

    NursePamela replied to driveinstyle2005's topic in Government, Military

    #1 get it in writing!!! Get everything in writing! and I would not hold your breathe about the no deployments. Other than that the military is a great way of

  21. Joint spouse for USPHS and Air Force

    NursePamela posted a topic in Government, Military

    SO it has been said that the branches will all TRY to give you joint spouse but what about if the branches are different? What if it is USPHS and Air Force? Of course no one would try to go where...

  22. Military base civilian nursing

    NursePamela replied to vikichck's topic in Government, Military

    Unless things have changed, which is always possible. You don't get housing allowance unless you are hired from the states. The catch is there is so many spouses already in country looking for work...

  23. USPHS

    NursePamela replied to jennysong81's topic in Government, Military

    Congratulations on your USPHS position! Keep posting and let us know how all goes. I saw your post on AK USPHS, is that no longer an option? I worked for Providence in Anchorage. Alaskan Native in...

  24. Navy vs Air Force Deployments

    NursePamela replied to hiddencatRN's topic in Government, Military

    The one thing you can count on is - change. If you are trying to decide what branch based on deployments, chances are it will change as soon as you decide.

  25. Lorazepam prescription gonna get me a permanant DQ from Army?

    NursePamela replied to jerrylundergard's topic in Government, Military

    That would be tricky. The only way to know is to push for it. If you don't you would always wonder, "what if". My vote is to push forward, what have you got to