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I am confused about "treat the SVR directly". CO and SVR are inversely related. If CO is down, then SVR has to be high....correct? It is my understanding that the SVR is a calculated number, not a measured number.

I recently exchanged emails with someone at the organization behind the consensus model. We were discussing certifications, like the one you mentioned regarding the ER. She stated that certifications, according to the model, do not change the patie...

I have been a nurse for 12 years, only a BSN since May 2017. 9 years of that have been in either ICU or the cath lab. I am married, have 2 children, 1 of which is from my previous marriage. Not prior military. Ultimately I want to go to CRNA scho...

I asked about it, but both recruiters said something along the line of "if grad school is your goal, the reserves don't really have good programs to help with that".

Good thought. The last part of what you said is my reasoning as well. Serving, even if I hate it, could be a meaningful experience. I'm thinking Navy because it's a 4 year deal and not 8, if it does suck then I'm out sooner.

That is definitely good insight. Yes, prior to this thread, in my head there was this impression that everyone was grateful and compliant because they're military, lol. Obviously that was naive. From a personal standpoint I still feel that serving...

Recruiter stated one tour before eligible. As it is now, I have to wait 5 years before being able to obtain grad PLUS loans (meaning I can't pay for it now). So, worse case scenario, I join, decide it's not for me, get out after 4 years, and use GI...

I was thinking mostly deployments, I guess.

That is food for thought. May I ask how old your step daughter was? My daughter is 7 at the moment, and i have a good relationship with her.

While I disagree with most of the language of the OP, I understand where they are coming from. Advanced practice nurses, as a whole, strive for the same independent rights as physicians, particularly in primary care. And yes, while the studies show...

Thanks! Sometimes it's just cathartic to put some things in writing. Makes one think about it a little more than just tossing it around in your head, ya know?

Right, and I think I understand that pretty well. But you for example (hopefully not too personal), were you excited to go between homes? I envision my daughter being excited to see places I won't get to show her otherwise, and to come spend time wi...

And that is what I'm hoping. Yes the money and having school paid is certainly appealing. But for the last 12 years it's been "work, home, work, home" and I don't really fee I've done anything. I see the military as a way to....add prestige?....to...

I envisioned the guys being grateful and compliant since their job relies on them being healthy. Or that they have just been injured fighting. Something other than the same non compliance I see now. Correct, I have to wait until May 2018 to submit...

I have talked to both recruiters and both have said as long as the foreclosure is finalized, they do not see it as an issue. Getting school paid for is obviously a big incentive, but that is not the primary reason for joining. I initially contacted...

I realize I never posed a question. For those of you, navy and/or army, I am just looking for thoughts. Specifically as it pertains to a shared custody situation with my daughter from the first marriage. The navy is a shorter route if she doesn't ...

Sorry, new to the forums and was not able to find where this should go. I currently hold an associates in nursing and have worked as RN, mostly in critical care/cath lab for 9 years. I recently became interested in joining the military and am over...

Thanks for the input guys. I'm not trying to avoid the unfavorable, rather just talk it through thoroughly. And it seems the more information I get, the more questions I come up with. So going for any of these programs, with a minimum GPA, but say...

He did tell me that a direct commission had an average GPA of 3.4.

I have, there is a local healthcare recruiter that gave me a few options. He hasn't relayed much of what you guys have said as far as downsizing/not needing nurses. He mentioned the 68 series "healthcare specialist" as a route for going through the...

Thank you for that information! Good stuff to think about. So so even if I get my BSN and apply for commissions and get in, there's a hence I won't work as a nurse? And same for as enlisted: if I score for a 68 series job, I still may not work as s...

I am not against moving. Yes money is the driving force. I also don't know that I could swing the type of debt that is incrued going CRNA as a civillian. Also, all of the other benefits that the military offers are incentives for me. As I said ab...

Thanks for the info.

Currently my cuGPA is 2.63 with a science GPA of 2.48. The last couple classes I have taken (being all grown up now) I have received an A, so getting all A's in my BSN would get me a cuGPA OF 3.0, and then like 4 more sciences would get me a science...

I am in Pensacola, Florida, all of last year I did 4 12's per week, evey week, and pulled in around 50k, my hourly rate right now is 26.95, and I am paying ~500/month for health insurance for my family. I learned of a program this morning from a fr...