Mattatoar

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1. What is the nature of Critical Care in the USAF?

   Mattatoar replied to Mattatoar's topic in Government, Military

   Spoke with the Colonel who runs Eglin the other night... very helpful. They work 7 12's out of 2 weeks (3+4) and the ICU pt's very closely mirror those in civilian life. No real insight as to whether...

2. Civilian Hospitals vs. Military??

   Mattatoar replied to onesmallspark's topic in Government, Military

   The info from both USN and USA seems fairly consistent in that the odds are quite reasonble from one year to the next. While I will still be looking from some branch specific figures, I do feel...

3. Civilian Hospitals vs. Military??

   Mattatoar replied to onesmallspark's topic in Government, Military

   Huh, well alrighty THEN!!! So the next question is how likely is it that the USN, USA, or USAF will facilitate you're going back to school? I seem to remember golden flowered promises of being paid to...

4. Civilian Hospitals vs. Military??

   Mattatoar replied to onesmallspark's topic in Government, Military

   Corvette, oops, duh! See what happens when you type while intubating a patient! Okay, so then my question about the Army goes to you. What made you choose that branch and do you need a Masters to see...

5. Civilian Hospitals vs. Military??

   Mattatoar replied to onesmallspark's topic in Government, Military

   Dan, Thanks, basically I just needed to get a little insight. Exact figures aren't really necesary. I just like to have some expectations for what the process was and if the options have changed since...

6. Air Force Cot Program

   Mattatoar replied to cynt77's topic in Government, Military

   ya, sucks gettin

7. Air Force Cot Program

   Mattatoar replied to cynt77's topic in Government, Military

   Sounds like you're doing what you can. Ever seen a PT? Maybe some therapy could help. Good luck with

8. Civilian Hospitals vs. Military??

   Mattatoar replied to onesmallspark's topic in Government, Military

   corvette: i'll definitely look into the super trooper place... my stuff is all stored but i think i need new ribbons and bars to be fresh and sparkley. do you wear your rifle badge? i thought we...

9. Air Force Cot Program

   Mattatoar replied to cynt77's topic in Government, Military

   Hmmm... doesn't sound good... bad knee? If its a problem they'll weed you out during your physical, or you'll get a waiver. That being said, here is the info for COT: go to this site:...

10. What is the nature of Critical Care in the USAF?

    Mattatoar replied to Mattatoar's topic in Government, Military

    Sphynx! Thanks so much for the info... It really is great to get someone who really knows whats going on... I think we'll pick Nellis! Tell me, whats the story about making 0-4? I read that a Master...

11. What is the nature of Critical Care in the USAF?

    Mattatoar replied to Mattatoar's topic in Government, Military

    OK, I see folks are looking but not replying... seriously, what type of ICU work goes on in the military outside of the obvious military mishaps and combat related stuff.... I mean, how many heart...

12. Civilian Hospitals vs. Military??

    Mattatoar replied to onesmallspark's topic in Government, Military

    Wow, thanks man! I thought I'd never get that figured out! Who is this person and how in the world does she know the order? I'm currently chewing on some info I found about making O-4 and it being a...

13. Civilian Hospitals vs. Military??

    Mattatoar replied to onesmallspark's topic in Government, Military

    Oorah... right back atcha devil dogs... I did 6 with the wing and now I'm trading up my Cpl to 1st Lt in USAF. How do you guys incorporate your medals/ribbons from "the suck" into the Army salad? I...

14. What is the nature of Critical Care in the USAF?

    Mattatoar posted a topic in Government, Military

    I am finishing up on my paperwork for my application to USAF RN and wonder what sort of things I'll be doing for the AF... I currently work in a civilian ICU; mostly geriatric MI's, CVA's, pneumonias,...

15. I am considering joining the Army, and have a few questions...

    Mattatoar replied to erinhen's topic in Government, Military

    DO NOT DO THE ENLISTMENT !!! Go to school and get your degree and commission. Period. The military is a food chain... choosing to enter higher up will pay off in enormous and countless ways. ...and...