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  1. ANC Nov Board & M5 ID

    traumaRN1908 replied to traumaRN1908's topic in Government, Military

    I had a very small break in service (6months in 2007), but I have been in a Reserve unit since 2008. I have had 2 physicals since being in this TPU, and have had and passed 2 vision screenings since...

  2. ANC Nov Board & M5 ID

    traumaRN1908 replied to traumaRN1908's topic in Government, Military

    Alas when I thought it was all smooth sailing, approval of my physical has been delayed because of my vision correction surgery. I have to send in additional documentation. The funny part is this...

  3. ANC Nov Board & M5 ID

    traumaRN1908 replied to traumaRN1908's topic in Government, Military

    Shirley Temple's are on me! Arghhh! If all we had to do was wait that would be ok, but the constant re doing, adding, and thoughts of how to ferret out information, make us wonder if we have...

  4. ANC Nov Board & M5 ID

    traumaRN1908 replied to traumaRN1908's topic in Government, Military

    It will happen, we just have to wait on slow poke :) The 16th... That means that all packets that are being considered probably have to be there by the 1st (give or take a day). I am just guessing....

  5. ANC Nov Board & M5 ID

    traumaRN1908 replied to traumaRN1908's topic in Government, Military

    Lunah, I agree with 1LT. Your stuff should have been done by now. I am sorry you are still having to wait. Has anyone heard the actual dates when the board convenes in

  6. ANC Nov Board & M5 ID

    traumaRN1908 replied to traumaRN1908's topic in Government, Military

    So this week I had to submit more documentation. I hope this is the last round, because I think I am running out of time. This could all be paranoia about not having it all together before the board...

  7. ANC Nov Board & M5 ID

    traumaRN1908 replied to traumaRN1908's topic in Government, Military

    I had to fill out a new app also. I think it changed in FY 09. I did not have to go to MEPS since I am in the Reserve, but I did have to redo the entire Commissioning Physical. It seems as if the one...

  8. Rules for the ER (long)

    traumaRN1908 replied to EDValerieRN's topic in Emergency

    I preface this with:cool:to all the ED nurses out there LOL Please do not be the MD that picked up the pysch patient(that is also allergic to haldol, geodon, risperdal) the just tried to hit me and 3...

  9. Desire to be a Nurse in the Navy. Questions ...

    traumaRN1908 replied to Th0r's topic in Government, Military

    In addition, to be on Active Duty in any branch, I think the BSN is the minimum. If the Reserves are an option for you, you can consider the Army Reserve. They will accept applicants with an ADN....

  10. ANC Nov Board & M5 ID

    traumaRN1908 replied to traumaRN1908's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks for the FYI, I had already pulled it, but good to post to others who may be in the reserve. Also needless to say when I transition from Reserves I will have a "final copy" to keep till...

  11. Lasix and CRF

    traumaRN1908 replied to WonderRN's topic in Emergency

    In addition to reducing the preload, the vasodilation effects of the Nitro paste will also dilate the pulmonary vasculature allowing some of this fluid to be pulled from the 3rd space and the...

  12. ANC Nov Board & M5 ID

    traumaRN1908 replied to traumaRN1908's topic in Government, Military

    So I found out today that my CV was approved for 66HM5. :w00t: My recruiter said that she was planning to send my packet to the November board, but she would try to submit it in October, which leads...

  13. oblc and army residency program: advice please

    traumaRN1908 replied to nebnurse's topic in Government, Military

    I PM'd you the complexes. I was enlisted (Aviation) so I did not go to Darnall everyday. I do know from the visits that I made there, the parking can get crazy. Oh, and when you come in the main...

  14. Physical requirements to be an Army nurse

    traumaRN1908 replied to Kellyma's topic in Government, Military

    Also you will be required to qualify with a M16 A2 rifle in a prone position, which means that a lot of your weight will be on your elbows, and you will be attempting to acquire targets at the same...

  15. Commissioning Process Reserve to AD

    traumaRN1908 posted a topic in Government, Military

    I was wondering if someone could tell me how the process would work. I am currently in the Army Reserve (enlisted) and am submitting a packet for commissioning on Active Duty. If my packet gets...

  16. ANC Nov Board & M5 ID

    traumaRN1908 replied to traumaRN1908's topic in Government, Military

    I did the math after you gave the formula, but thanks for confirming! Now to just be sure that I have all of the documentation to support it. I wonder what happened to the "paperless

  17. Commissioning Process Reserve to AD

    traumaRN1908 replied to traumaRN1908's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks

  18. ANC Nov Board & M5 ID

    traumaRN1908 replied to traumaRN1908's topic in Government, Military

    OK, I do know that google are regs are my friend,and I have read the finance reg AR 37-104-4 for pay and entitlements. I knew about the 4years, and 1 day, and the 1460 point as enlisted or warrant....

  19. AF Family Questions

    traumaRN1908 replied to CAREBEAR*'s topic in Government, Military

    OPSTEMPO=Operations Tempo= speed of operations at a given time. To most that means the current level of operations that a given branch is functioning. High OPTEMPO means more deployments, missions,...

  20. ANC Nov Board & M5 ID

    traumaRN1908 replied to traumaRN1908's topic in Government, Military

    thanks mbarn! i will hope that my recruiter just gave me conflicting info.:uhoh3:they are very nice, but sometimes give me the impression that they are new. i give then benefit of doubt, but i do not...

  21. ANC Nov Board & M5 ID

    traumaRN1908 replied to traumaRN1908's topic in Government, Military

    I tried to look at the upcoming board schedules on HRC website, but it does not have the new accessions board listed. I think they may fall under USAREC, and I can not find them, I am looking New1LT...

  22. Heated debate between Civilian ED RN and FMF Hospital Corpsman.

    traumaRN1908 replied to testing109's topic in Emergency

    First, anyone who is rude to a coworker, and belittles them for different levels of education, is probably suffering from some insecurities somewhere and feels the need to make themselves better by...

  23. Eglin AFB

    traumaRN1908 replied to aniko743's topic in Government, Military

    Congrats

  24. First PCS move after COT with family and dogs

    traumaRN1908 replied to w2cross2blue's topic in Government, Military

    Tell hubby to keep a file with copies of orders, your contracts, marriage lic, everyones Birth Cert., bank info etc with him at all times during travel, pack up etc. It seems as if he will reference...

  25. oblc and army residency program: advice please

    traumaRN1908 replied to nebnurse's topic in Government, Military

    I was stationed at Hood for 4 years ('02-06) and knew several people who lived in Belton, Georgetown and Lampasas(these are all 30-45 min away). I would not initially recommend living in Austin due...