NursePamela

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  1. Time to Sign

    NursePamela replied to luvbug080688's topic in Government, Military

    I think they mean "signing on" not "going in" ?? Sign on your last year go in when you are done with BSN and passed NCLEX and all the other hoopla.

  2. Time to Sign

    NursePamela replied to luvbug080688's topic in Government, Military

    Good Question. Sorry no

  3. Need info/input/opinion on Air Force/Navy nursing.

    NursePamela replied to jollydogg_RN's topic in Government, Military

    That truly is going to be a matter of opinion. I am pro Air Force so all I say will be biased towards Air Force. As long as you are able to use your nursing degree it doesn't matter. Yes, yes, WE...

  4. Picking your specialty - Can you change later?

    NursePamela posted a topic in Government, Military

    I am the Jack of all Master of None. So I was talking with a recruiter and when it comes down to picking a specialty he wants to know about my experience. Well,, since I have no one particular...

  5. Picking your specialty - Can you change later?

    NursePamela replied to NursePamela's topic in Government, Military

    Somebody just told me that once you hit your 3 year mark or are due to change assignments that you can look into changing specialties but that it is not easy. Does anyone know anything about

  6. Regs for Active Duty Army 8A

    NursePamela replied to olderthandirt2's topic in Government, Military

    Well, I can certainly understand and I hope you get

  7. Regs for Active Duty Army 8A

    NursePamela replied to olderthandirt2's topic in Government, Military

    So even new grads that come in with a guarantee for critical care still have to do med-surg?? It just seems to me that Older than dirt would qualify for critical

  8. Regs for Active Duty Army 8A

    NursePamela replied to olderthandirt2's topic in Government, Military

    SO, can you not come in as ICU without "experience"? Or is it one of those things that if they are giving you extra rank due to experience that it must be the right experience?? Don't they ever have...

  9. Need info/input/opinion on Air Force/Navy nursing.

    NursePamela replied to jollydogg_RN's topic in Government, Military

    Do not go enlisted as a nurse. You will be a nurse but will not be able to fully act like one. It will probably leave you confused and frustrated. Get that BSN ASAP - do not

  10. SO,, This Letter of Reccomendation letter...

    NursePamela posted a topic in Government, Military

    If you are trying to go active duty, do you NEED letters of recommendation from your boss? I know I asked this in my other post but I still of questions. I really did not want my boss to know that 2...

  11. SO,, This Letter of Reccomendation letter...

    NursePamela replied to NursePamela's topic in Government, Military

    With any luck I will be able to get a hold of my recruiter tomorrow and get some more concrete answers and probably some more questions too.

  12. Joining the Air Force

    NursePamela replied to mobro's topic in Government, Military

    The USERRA is intended for people who are Guard or Reserves or for those who at least have the intention of coming back. If you go active you do not plan on coming back. Unless several years have...

  13. Joining the Air Force

    NursePamela replied to mobro's topic in Government, Military

    I am guessing the hospital wants a two year contract because they are giving you a sign on bonus?? If so,,,, I would take the civilian job and press ahead for the Air Force job you really want. You...

  14. Need advice,,, Quit my job and go for it? or go slow?

    NursePamela posted a topic in Government, Military

    I am an ADN and I have been thinking about going Air Force for many years now. This time I think I am finally going to give it a try. I am taking on line classes for my BSN (mini-mesters) and only...

  15. Need advice,,, Quit my job and go for it? or go slow?

    NursePamela replied to NursePamela's topic in Government, Military

    It would DEFINITELY be a bonus to have loans paid for but that is not my driving force. I do know that things constantly change and I am prepared for

  16. SO,, This Letter of Reccomendation letter...

    NursePamela replied to NursePamela's topic in Government, Military

    No, I am not the one getting my MSN. I am ADN going for BSN and will complete sometime between Oct 09 and March 10. I don't want to leave my job in the middle of the night. I will want to give...

  17. Active duty AF at 47 years old

    NursePamela replied to renu47's topic in Government, Military

    Don't quote me but I THINK. In order to get the "20 year" retirement. You have to be eligible to retire at 62???? So therefore the age is 42 with adjustments made for prior

  18. Need advice,,, Quit my job and go for it? or go slow?

    NursePamela replied to NursePamela's topic in Government, Military

    WHOA! I knew it took a long time but for some reason I thought it was all "Hi, my name is Pam!" Than let's do a physical and sign your name. That sounds like there might be a lot to do before i...

  19. Can I choose where I go in the Navy Nurse Corps?

    NursePamela replied to patos1984's topic in Government, Military

    Ask around about Rota Spain. Last I heard they made it smaller but I am not

  20. Pros and Cons to GI Bill

    NursePamela replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in Government, Military

    Don't forget you only have 10 years to use it, once you get out. I used the old montgomery and I had a lot of problems but things have changed quite a bit. While on active duty most of the time you...

  21. Need advice,,, Quit my job and go for it? or go slow?

    NursePamela replied to NursePamela's topic in Government, Military

    SO,,, Not including MEPS and graduating, is there a lot to

  22. Need advice,,, Quit my job and go for it? or go slow?

    NursePamela replied to NursePamela's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks. My leave of absence was so that I can focus on school (for the military) so therefore a LOA would not be covered in regards to USERRA. I am only 5 classes away from my BSN. I have wanting...

  23. Anxiety over Air Force

    NursePamela replied to luvbug080688's topic in Government, Military

    You are on the right forum. Did you have any questions that may need to be answered to help relieve your anxiety?? Remember when you join the military, you are not signing your life away, but...

  24. Air force reserve questions

    NursePamela replied to nursekat43's topic in Government, Military

    There is several posts on this info but I will tell you some things. The time length from start to finish is soooo varied it is not predictable; plan on several months. Bonus also vary depending on...

  25. Active duty AF at 47 years old

    NursePamela replied to renu47's topic in Government, Military

    I must add coming in as a Captain / O-3 is still quite an honor, let alone just purely being on active duty serving our country is an honor in itself. I would not "hold out" for Major if being on...