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  1. Would You Deploy Again?

    ANC_Maj replied to military girl's topic in Government, Military

    Absolutely. 100%, without a doubt. Probably wouldn't even need to be "ordered" (the Army has a volunteer system for deployment). The year I was deployed was likely the most professionally...

  2. Would I get my loans paid off???

    ANC_Maj replied to iToniai's topic in Government, Military

    You would start as an officer in the rank of 2LT (Army or Air Force) or Ensign (Navy). Army Recruiting is offering loan repayment and/or bonuses. Contact your local health care recruiter for the...

  3. Nursing in the military without actually joining

    ANC_Maj replied to dragonfly123's topic in Government, Military

    The civilians that work at any of the military medical facilities (such as NNMC or WRAMC) take care of the same patients that the military nurses provide care for. The civilian nurses are the glue...

  4. CRNA program for VA employees

    ANC_Maj replied to 2ndChance's topic in Government, Military

    The Army program at Ft. Sam Houston, TX (San Antonio) is accredited by the UTHSC-Houston school of nursing and allows a select number of slots per year for the VA system. I would contact your...

  5. Ft Bliss

    ANC_Maj replied to roswell's topic in Government, Military

    I too have been at BAMC (1995-1997). I have been to Madigan and Ft. Lewis, but know nothing about DDEAMC or Ft. Gordon. Feel free to ask specific questions either via PM or open forum.

  6. Retired Reserve to AD ANC?

    ANC_Maj replied to Tanker's topic in Government, Military

    You do have a unique situation! I've not heard of anyone coming back AD after retirement from USAR/ARNG. So, I can't offer any advice or wisdom unfortunately. Good luck in navigating the system and...

  7. Army CRNA grad program

    ANC_Maj replied to ASOLDIERNURSE's topic in Government, Military

    I've not known the o-chem or biochem requirement to be waiverable. It is to your advantage to take either course (USUHS prefers o-chem) as it will assist you in understanding the complex pharm and...

  8. Recruiter called last nite-need advice

    ANC_Maj replied to Linda8's topic in Government, Military

    This probably goes without saying at this point, but make sure you are working with a Healthcare Recruiter - it does make a difference. If something you hear from the recruiter doesn't sound right,...

  9. Ft Bliss

    ANC_Maj replied to roswell's topic in Government, Military

    Congratulations on your decision to enter the ANC! I am hesitant to identify any one facility as the "best Army Medical Center" as they all have different flavors and opportunities. I will tell you...

  10. Ft Bliss

    ANC_Maj replied to roswell's topic in Government, Military

    Welcome to the ANC! I don't know much about Ft Bliss or WBAMC - but am headed there myself this summer. Feel free to PM me and I can fill you in on what I know so far!

  11. Roll Call for all Military and VA Nurses and those considering the Service

    ANC_Maj replied to RNPATL's topic in Government, Military

    Another great resource is www.onestoparmy.com. Nice repository of information on all the installations CONUS and OCONUS. Some of the installations have information on both on and off post housing....

  12. Deployments in military nursing

    ANC_Maj replied to mistyval's topic in Government, Military

    I find it interesting that you would presume to know my thoughts on the subject. AND I do get the distinct feeling you are "fishing" for opinions and responses to spark a debate. A debate, I might...

  13. Deployments in military nursing

    ANC_Maj replied to mistyval's topic in Government, Military

    Count me in as an "imbecile" too I guess. If the definition of imbecile is patriot, proud to serve their country and support the Soldiers, then I guess there are worse things to be!

  14. Deployments in military nursing

    ANC_Maj replied to mistyval's topic in Government, Military

    Good thought on the posting of branch of service, MOS/ANC. Perhaps a new thread should be

  15. Deployments in military nursing

    ANC_Maj replied to mistyval's topic in Government, Military

    I can't speak for TX-RN-FNP, but while I was deployed (also OIF1), the ANCs helped out with all additional duties as well - TCN guard, night AOD, sandbag duty, and whatever miscellaneous duties came...

  16. Licensure?

    ANC_Maj replied to cookie52784's topic in Government, Military

    Just another FYI - some states will waive your license renewal fee while you are on Active Duty. Make sure you ask your state board of nursing (they don't often volunteer that

  17. Licensure?

    ANC_Maj replied to cookie52784's topic in Government, Military

    The military only requires that you have an active/valid/unrestricted RN license. It doesn't matter what state it is from. For example, for the majority of my career I have only carried my original...

  18. commisioning for FNP

    ANC_Maj replied to nursetim's topic in Government, Military

    Well, it depends on what you do, where you are located, and the needs of the Army and facility. If you are a CRNA or FNP you are more likely to continue in clinical practice (meaning actual...

  19. commisioning for FNP

    ANC_Maj replied to nursetim's topic in Government, Military

    Truly, I can only give you my best educated guess. Because of the military school requirements, I would expect anyone to come in no higher than a Captain perhaps with some constructive credit (i.e....

  20. Civilian Hospitals vs. Military??

    ANC_Maj replied to onesmallspark's topic in Government, Military

    No problem! For admin you have 2 options - the US Army/Baylor program at Ft Sam for true healthcare admin and the traditional LTHET civilian school option for nursing admin. Don't sweat ECCO, just...

  21. commisioning for FNP

    ANC_Maj replied to nursetim's topic in Government, Military

    Rank at time of commission is not totally dictated by highest degree held. You need to talk to a health professions recruiter for your service of choice for more details. As an FNP I would expect...

  22. Civilian Hospitals vs. Military??

    ANC_Maj replied to onesmallspark's topic in Government, Military

    The Army program is known as "Long Term Health Education and Training" or LTHET. The selection rate for LTHET is fairly high. Here are some of the FY05 rates: Overall (all programs) 104 apps, 88...

  23. Civilian Hospitals vs. Military??

    ANC_Maj replied to onesmallspark's topic in Government, Military

    I can't speak for the AF or USN, but for the Army Nurse Corps, a Master's degree is a promotion discriminator for LTC/O-5, not MAJ/O-4. So, in other words you needs a MSN/MBA/MA, etc to be fully...

  24. Civilian Hospitals vs. Military??

    ANC_Maj replied to onesmallspark's topic in Government, Military

    I think there are MANY of us out there in the military who feel the same way - we love what we do (and who we do it for)! I also agree with LT Dan, the "taxable" pay that is reflected on our W-2s may...

  25. Airforce and Navy nursing questions

    ANC_Maj replied to nuberianne_RN's topic in Government, Military

    I can't speak for the Air Force or Navy, but the Army selection rate to MAJ is about 92%. The only firm requirement is completion of the Captain's Career Course (a self-study correspondence series of...