Army National Guard: 68W or 88M?
Sorry I know I've asked this question before but I had to tweak some things a bit and I don't understand how to reply to comments on this Yahoo Answers thing so here goes: I am a Licensed Practical Nurse interested in joining the Army National Guard to help me pay for the RN program so that I can eventually become an officer. The two main MOS that interest me are 68W (Healthcare Specialist aka Medic) and 88M (Motor Transport Operator aka Truck Driver). My question/concern is: does it make sense, as an LPN, to get into an MOS such as 68W? Being that I've already had similar training (approximately 1 year) in a job which, from what I've read, is the equivalent to a 68W. Or can I get some credit, higher rank, or time shaved off from AIT for the knowledge which I've already gained. I don't mean for this to sound like a stupid question but I don't want to do a whole training for something that I've already done and paid for, if it indeed the same thing. And please correct me if I am misinformed about 68W and LPN being the same type of job or same type of training. As I've stated earlier, my other interest is 88M... I know, I know lol... it's a complete far cry from anything medical but the reason I am looking into that is because my recruiter stated that most medical MOS are competitive and may not be available, and to look into something different so that seemed pretty interesting to me. If you don't think 88M is a good alternative, please state why...I'm open to hearing any advice or anyone's experience. Please offer your advice/opinion if you are familiar either MOS or if you're an LPN... Thanks!!! By the way... going to a 4 year university and doing ROTC is not an option for me at this time, due to the fact that I don't have a four year college with that program in my area and a traditional program wouldn't fit well with my family anyway, so I'm currently enrolled in a distance learning program. So for right now, enlisted in the National Guard is the route that I have to go for now until I complete my BSN.
Is getting a 68w or health care specialist job in the national guard difficult?
I'm my opinion being a medic is the best job in the army. The training at Ft Sam is tough at times but you are given all of the tools that you need to pass the tests. Almost every test you take if you fail you have a review where they basically go over the right answers and then you take the test again the next day. Once you get certified as an EMT-B you move on to the army portion of the training where you learn who to administer IV's and dress wound in a tactical enviroment. Being in the guard for a medic can be boring at time because there is not much going on besides treating hangovers and giving annual flu shots. You will be deployed however. Being a medic is one of those jobs that everyone needs so even if your unit is not scheduled to be deployed you'll get scooped up by another one. If you're interested in nursing try to get the M6 program. At the end of that you get your lvn license which you can use on the outside.
Does Australia have a National Guard?
Does Australia have a National Guard? if so, are they called something else? and how old do i need to be to join? and are they called to war or only when their country is invaded?
How hard is it to get into the National Guard?
Talk to your recruiter. As a recruit the only requirments you need to meet are mostly medical which they will figure out at MEPS. Things like asthma, seizures, migranes, etc. don't even bother. And they DO accept GED's. If fact they even have a program called GED Plus which I'm not sure what its about but I got in with a GED and they didn't care. Just talk to your recruiter and he'll square you away.
Is it a valid excuse to miss national guard drill if I go to the hospital early that morning?
If you are sick, or have any other issue for that matter, the first thing you should ALWAYS do is call your squad leader. Tell them what's going on, and that you think you need to go to the ER. The squad leader will most likely tell you to go, and bring documentation after you're done. That way they know what's going on and can run it up the chain. If it's not life or death, and you happen to have a medic at your unit, they may have you come in and see Doc and let them make the decision.That being said, it's not that different from going to sick call in the Big Army. If you're sick/injured, they want you to get fixed up so you're combat-ready, and they'll need documentation if you're going to be on profile.Source: I was an ARNG squad leaderEdit:typo
Is basic healthcare free in the USA? If so, as a tourist on vacation, if I broke my leg, what level of medical attention will I get?
I went to the emergency room of a hospital in Boston a few years ago because of Cellulitis that was causing pain and bleeding with pus. After filling out the info, a person asked me for my insurance. Fortunately, I had travel insurance, and had the card with me. She looked at it, and told me that she knew this company.As far as travel insurance goes, the proper way is to pay with credit card, and get the receipts to get the money back when I return to Hong Kong. Somehow, she says she will deal with the insurance company directly, which is usually their MO. I have no problem with that. After my treatment, I asked for the bill, (that way, at least I have some receipt, in case there is a need). I was told that the bill will be sent to me later. I said, “but I am flying back to Hong Kong tomorrow!” They said that’s the way it is done. They can only mail me the bill to the Boston address, (which I put down in my form and my parents live there). I replied that the person said that she would deal with my insurance company directly. (It’s a global company with Hong Kong branch). They were like, OK, whatever.Long story short, months went by, I got bills sent to my Boston address. All the while, I’ve checked with my Hong Kong insurance company, and they said no one ever contacted them! To make things worse, the insurance company no longer entertain any reimbursement after 60 days. Then, a few more months went by, I received notice from a collection agency threatening legal actions!Moral of the story: 1) get travel insurance, 2) pay with credit card, 3) claim reimbursement as soon as you return.Or, 1) visit emergency room, 2) give them your foreign address, 3) if they couldn’t give you a bill right away, simply walk out after treatment.I found out later, each hospital has already budgeted some bills that will never be collected. They just know that someone will not be able to pay, but lives need to be saved. And in case you are concerned about my credit, no worries, I’ve called the hospital a number of times and worked it all out. (I think they eventually filed that under “un-collectible” or something). So, no more collection agency problem. Thanks for your concern.
Army National Guard: 68W or 88M?
I am a Licensed Practical Nurse interested in joining the Army National Guard. The two main MOS that interest me are 68W (Healthcare Specialist aka Medic) and 88M (Motor Transport Operator aka Truck Driver). My question/concern is: does it make sense, as an LPN, to get into an MOS such as 68W? Being that I've already had similar training (approximately 1 year) in a job which, from what I've read, is the equivalent to a 68W. Or can I get some credit for the knowledge which I've already gained. I don't mean for this to sound like a stupid question but I don't want to do a whole training for something that I've already done and paid for, if it indeed tje same thing. As I've stated earlier, my other interest is 88M... I know, I know lol... it's a complete far cry from anything medical but the reason I am looking into that is because my recruiter stated that most medical MOS are competitive and may not be available, and to look into something different so that seemed pretty interesting to me. I don't feel that I will be completely bummed if I couldn't do 68W because at times, i feel like I could use a break from the demands and stress (and UNAPPRECIATION) that comes with being a health care worker. Please offer your advice/opinion if you are familiar either MOS or if you're an LPN... Thanks!!!
Does united health care cover braces?
United Health is HEALTH insurance. You need DENTAL insurance to cover braces. If you have dental insurance, call them and ask what the coverage is, for braces. Normally, it's 50% up to $1500 or so, and you pay the rest - so it's not like it pays even half, even if you HAVE coverage.