ANC_Maj

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 gratifying year I have spent as a nurse.

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 details. Congratulations on your decision to join the ...

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 that hold these facilities together - they are the c...

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 education office for specific details about how to apply ...

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. ANC_Maj

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 I hope it all works out for you. What could we ...

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 physiologic principles necessary to be an anesthesia...

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, check it out by asking around. Also, it wouldn't h...

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 that I have been assigned at Brooke AMC (San Anton...

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! ANC_Maj

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. Good luck and welcome to the Army Nurse Corps! ANC...

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 add, that no military member currently serving shou...

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! ANC_Maj

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

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 up. We actually had a "duty platoon" each day that...

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 information)!

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 Montana license even though I've been stationed in...

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 "hands-on") longer. If you are trained as a CNS, Admin, In...

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. shorter time to promotion). In order to be promote...

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 use it as a tool to refine your knowledge of critic...

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 you'd be commissioned as a CPT/O-3. I don't know ab...

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 selected (87%) MSN: 42 apps, 33 selected (79%) FNP: 1...

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 competitive for that promotion in addition to completi...

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 not competitive in some markets, but when you fac...

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 course work and 10 weeks at Ft Sam Houston). Oth...