NursePamela

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  1. The Pay - Military vs Civilian

    NursePamela posted a topic in Government, Military

    Just curious, who do you think makes more money a civilian nurse or a military nurse? Try to take in consideration the tax breaks and extras the military gets as well as the possibility of extra...

  2. Necep hopeful need help

    NursePamela replied to MTTMPE's topic in Government, Military

    That sucks. You almost have no choice with 12 years invested, you have to hang in there. Keep turning over as many rocks as you can to find out all your options. I know things change and I am not...

  3. Choices for Bases - Can you put only 1?

    NursePamela posted a topic in Government, Military

    When you are talking with your recruiter and doing paper work and they ask you to pick 3-5 bases or whatever the number; Can you pick only one? Has anyone ever known anyone who has done this? The...

  4. Choices for Bases - Can you put only 1?

    NursePamela replied to NursePamela's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks Zombie. Did you get your first

  5. air force nursing questions

    NursePamela replied to jeanette21's topic in Government, Military

    Belnadine, You are right to come to this forum. If you have more specific questions feel free to start a new thread if you can not find the answers you are looking

  6. How does the military determine your height? (Can you use your morning height?)

    NursePamela replied to UGADawgs's topic in Government, Military

    The military does not have a "magic tape measure" sometimes John Does measures you and sometimes Jane Doe will measure you and sometimes they may just ask you. Just remember to stand as tall as you...

  7. Has anyone ever gone in under a different specialty?

    NursePamela posted a topic in Government, Military

    Has anyone gone in or going in under a different specialty than what they have experience in? Do all new grads go Med-Surg? Thanks,

  8. Has anyone ever gone in under a different specialty?

    NursePamela replied to NursePamela's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks for the reply. The Med-surg or pediatrics seems to be for new nurses. Does anyone know of anyone who went in with experience in a different specialty than the one they were labeled as?...

  9. Question about becoming an Army Public Health Nurse

    NursePamela replied to tmarie75's topic in Government, Military

    going to school full time and working 64-hours/week with weekend call has been... It has been , with school, work, and having to arrange my schedule so that I am available for my four younger children...

  10. Age For Naval Nursing Corps

    NursePamela replied to techraider77's topic in Government, Military

    You are right not to wait for the BSN - Keep going!!! Good

  11. NTP - is it ONY for new nurses?

    NursePamela posted a topic in Government, Military

    I have read lots of posts about NTP, but I thought it was only for new nurses, is that true? For example, let's say you are experienced nurse but are changing specialties, do you go through an NTP...

  12. NTP - is it ONY for new nurses?

    NursePamela replied to NursePamela's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks, that helps bunches. It is obvious that the recruiters are not nurses and their interpretation of the rules is a little vague at times. Thanks again.

  13. USPHS

    NursePamela replied to jennysong81's topic in Government, Military

    regarding danger of a nurse with the BOP.,,,, I was once talking with a prison nurse and they said "at least they know what the patient has done" and there was always a guard nearby. Where as a...

  14. NTP - is it ONY for new nurses?

    NursePamela replied to NursePamela's topic in Government, Military

    I keep searching and the only thing I find is that it is designed for new grads. If you have experience you can go on Active Duty; but do they only let you go into the specialty that you have...

  15. Air Force Nursing for a New Grad RN

    NursePamela replied to e-dice's topic in Government, Military

    i would recommend the military for new grads. there is lots of education opportunities in all the branches. i am not an air force nurse but hope to be one someday. i have worked as a gs alongside...

  16. Air Force Nurse Rank????

    NursePamela replied to meRNgal's topic in Government, Military

    Any idea on why only 2 star is the highest? Not that I would complain. Can they not go higher

  17. Air Force Nurse Rank????

    NursePamela replied to meRNgal's topic in Government, Military

    The most credit given to go IN ON active duty is USUALLY an O-3. However a Nurse can go ALL THE WAY BABY! O-9 General. All though I don't know of any - it is

  18. Mental Health Nursing

    NursePamela replied to luvbug080688's topic in Government, Military

    Don't forget Public Health. USPHS I believe they want a year of mental health experience as

  19. Denied

    NursePamela replied to gizarnmedic's topic in Government, Military

    The legal thing and the credit are a big deal but I think I would keep trying. There is always going to be someone who said something. Make sure your recruiter at least submits it, don't let him...

  20. 1st Base Assignment USAF for 2010, need advice

    NursePamela replied to Laura V's topic in Government, Military

    I have never been to Mt Home but I have heard a lot of people like it

  21. Asthma and military

    NursePamela replied to futurern123's topic in Government, Military

    Who diagnosed you? How bad are you? Can you go to a pulmonologist and see if he disagrees???? Asthma is not a pretty

  22. Joining the Air Force

    NursePamela replied to mobro's topic in Government, Military

    Use it but don't abuse it. It is meant for Guard or Reserve that go away for 6 months to do their "secondary" job and want to come back to do their "primary" job. It is not intended for Active duty...

  23. 1st Base Assignment USAF for 2010, need advice

    NursePamela replied to Laura V's topic in Government, Military

    Do you want big city? small city? or the great outdoors? Does it matter if you have a

  24. Time to Sign

    NursePamela replied to luvbug080688's topic in Government, Military

    Don't bet on deployment lengths, I know plenty of Air Force who have been deployed 9 months and longer. You will know how long deployment lengths are when you get back and add up the days.

  25. 1st Base Assignment USAF for 2010, need advice

    NursePamela replied to Laura V's topic in Government, Military

    Laura V where is "home"? At 22 and just coming in I would take Travis off your list - Too expensive. Andrews is also very costly to live there but from what I am told BAH covers you, but that was a...