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  1. Air Force Reserve or Guard- NTP?

    AndyRN replied to brughm's topic in Government, Military

    Hello All, I am currently a Clinical Nurse in the Air Force Reserves and yes we are required to work at least 180 hours a year. There is a form that has to be signed by your supervisor/NM verifying...

  2. Air Force RCOT

    AndyRN replied to ET CRNA's topic in Government, Military

    Hi UCAF, I understand your desire to be an enlisted member first, but I would suggest you go in as an officer. My experience: I was enlisted for 11 years, as a mental health technician, prior to...

  3. Can't to get an interview

    AndyRN replied to AndyRN's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Meriwen, Thanks for the input... it's good information to know. When I relocated from MS (compact state) to TX (compact state), MS just change my licence to single state. This whole compact...

  4. Can't to get an interview

    AndyRN posted a topic in Virginia Nursing

    I recently relocated to the Hampton Roads area and I'm having the hardest time getting an interview. I don't know what to think... I have 7 years experience (in a specialty area), I'm certified (in...

  5. Can't to get an interview

    AndyRN replied to AndyRN's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Pacu No I haven't... I recently applied for a VA license and itwas at that time I found out that my Texas license was inactive and has beensince Aug 18. So, I've been without an active license for 1...

  6. Can't to get an interview

    AndyRN replied to AndyRN's topic in Virginia Nursing

    808Diva, Thanks for the reply. I applied to both of the hospitals you mentioned. Same results; spoke to nurse recruiter and were told it would be forwarded but never got an interview from either....

  7. Can't to get an interview

    AndyRN replied to AndyRN's topic in Virginia Nursing

    missnurse, Thanks for replying. Although, I did include my previous pay; I stated"open" for preferred pay. This was only because it required me to putsomething in the space. The area I moved from did...

  8. VA New Employee ?

    AndyRN replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    Never mind...I found the thread where you provided detailed information about the VA process. Keep up posted!!!!

  9. VA New Employee ?

    AndyRN replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    Wife&mommy, Can you tell me how the interview process works for the VA? How long was the process from start to finish? Thanks,

  10. VA CBOC position open - questions

    AndyRN replied to pooshx2's topic in Government, Military

    pooshx2, did you appy for and get this job? I'm really curious since I'm interested in doing the same but would like more information. Thanks in

  11. Relocating from MS to Abilene, TX

    AndyRN posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Hello everyone. I will be relocating to Abilene, Tx in a few months with hubby whose active duty Air Force. I've been doing a little research and I see there's two hospitals there. One has a inpatient...

  12. sentara, riverside, naval hospital, clinics and schools in Hampton Roads

    AndyRN replied to sameasalways's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I'm also looking to move to the hampton roads area next year. I've looked at all the hospitals websites... Mom_to_4, can you send me a PM to let me know why one should stay away from Maryview. I'm...

  13. Is there a Air Force Reserve Medical Unit at Langley AFB?

    AndyRN posted a topic in Government, Military

    Is there an Air Force Reserve Medical Unit at Langley AFB? A few years back, someone told me there was a Medical Unit opening at Langley but I'm unable to find any information on it. I know there has...

  14. Is there a Air Force Reserve Medical Unit at Langley AFB?

    AndyRN replied to AndyRN's topic in Government, Military

    Did a little research last night and there is a Medical Unit at Langley but I'm not sure if they have Flight Nurse positions. I'm going to try and find a number for them and give them a

  15. Is there a Air Force Reserve Medical Unit at Langley AFB?

    AndyRN replied to AndyRN's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks for responding. I am in the Reserves; have been for 13 1/2 years. I received my commission in May 2010 and just completed RCOT this past April. I love the Hampton Roads area. My husband and I...

  16. Best and cheaper online program for MSN in informatics

    AndyRN replied to hfaith's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Check out University of South Alabama. It's a traditional university with an online MSN Informatics program. It's seems pretty

  17. Employer's negative response to Reserves

    AndyRN replied to tahoe77's topic in Government, Military

    Tahoe77- The hospital has a policy that any weekend that is missed has to be made up (thus me working on my off weekend). Military time shouldn't have to be made up... in my opinion, that's penalizing...

  18. Employer's negative response to Reserves

    AndyRN replied to tahoe77's topic in Government, Military

    Tahoe77- I say go for it. Never know... you may be that one to get in. A Critical Care nurse with a CCRN (in my opinion) has a greater chance than one without those qualifications. Consider Flight...

  19. MTF's and Civilian Side Nursing Questions

    AndyRN replied to Student4_life's topic in Government, Military

    Good Luck!!! When my husband and I moved to our current base, I also wanted to work at the bases facility. I was told contracting as well as premanant hire (RNs) were to apply through USAjobs. I...

  20. Relocating from MS to Abilene, TX

    AndyRN replied to AndyRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    SusyQ, yes, I accepted the job at Hendrick Rehab and loving every minute of it. Hendrick is a great place to work and they really care about their people. I hear Abilene Regional is so so, but I...

  21. Air Force RCOT

    AndyRN replied to ET CRNA's topic in Government, Military

    ET CRNA, have you gone to RCOT yet? I'm scheduled for April. If you've gone, can you tell me a little about your experience.

  22. Gum Chewing

    AndyRN replied to NinetyNine's topic in General Nursing

    AMEN...

  23. Smart to get licensed in compact state first?? Plz advise

    AndyRN replied to 09NewGrad's topic in General Nursing

    I, too, have had the experience of relocating to Texas only to find out that my Mississippi license were only good for 30 days. VERY DISAPPOINTING, since I still have another good year to use them. I...

  24. DOD Nursing?

    AndyRN replied to bluemorningglory's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks.... I will check them

  25. DOD Nursing?

    AndyRN replied to bluemorningglory's topic in Government, Military

    Anisettes, when applying for the position you now hold, did you have to use KSAs (Knowledge, skills, and abilities) in your resume? I'm very interested in working on an Air Force Base (the job was...