Job Wanted: Ortho-Trauma NP Looking for Position in Iraq

by Emily
Published on: May 14, 2006
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I made a tentative decision two days ago (decision pending a few ‘ifs’).

If I can find a way to Balad, Iraq or one of the other major hospitals in country, I will be volunteering to go.

I have been training for the big game for the past 10 years.

Damn, has it been that long? Jesus I feel old. Maybe it is because I turn 31 tomorrow.

Sorry Paul. I don’t always ignore advice. I just can’t get this restlessness to go away.

Man do I have a lot to learn before I leave.

I am tossing the dice. Focus and purpose have been missing from my life since graduation. This may not be the right place to find it, but then again, it may be.

Anyone out there have any contacts that can help an Orthopaedic Trauma Nurse Practitioner with her EFMB, Flight Wings and lots of other military/nursing credentials find her happy ass a position in Iraq?

2 Comments
  1. mark verrall says:
    May 15, 2006 at 8:51 pm

    Happy B-day Emy. I turnd 34 in April so don’t feel bad. Stay safe and keep your ass as well as your head down.
    Cheers
    Mark

  2. Dawn says:
    May 16, 2006 at 3:39 am

    I wish I had some connections for you because WOW what a great thing it is that you are trying to do!!
    I hope that you are able to make those connections but even if you don’t…just the fact that you are willing, able and trying to get to a place that you are needed makes a huge statement as to who you are.
    What a great gift that you are offering!!
    Dawn


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