Any Navy Hospital Corpsman out there?

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I was just wondering if any Navy Hospital Corpsman were on this site. I just got out of the Navy and have passed my NCLEX-PN exam. I would love to talk to any current or former HMs that have passed their test, and what they are up now.

LDSHAW

I am a former hm retired as HMC1990. Worked medical supply the to LPN then to RN. I dont have to tell you about Navy Hm's best rate in the navy. Keep working for the RN it will be worth it.

HELLO,

great to hear from so many of the Navy Coprsmen!I was wandering if you could tell us how was it working with the navy nurses, how would you describe the relationship from your point of view and any insights on what the Rn could have done to make it a better experience for you. . .thank you

Well to be totally honest, I had some GREAT Officers and some well....:chair:

not so great.

I worked in the Emergency room for two years and the reason I left was because I had it with some of the nursing staff.

SOME of the nurses were the type to let the corpsmand do EVERYTHING. Now, I didnt really mind this, it kept me busy. But when I needed help, it was not there. For example, I had a patient who was Mentally handicap and also physically handicap. She was 38 and her elderly father was her main care giver. She had not gone to the bath room (stool) for three weeks and he brought her in to the ER in the early morning hours. I came on to work at 7:00 and after many stool softners, she was ready to go. At the time she was my only patient. I walked in to introduce myself and get vitals when she "exploded" all over the place. I got ready for business. After cleaning her up and the area, she did it again. Well I was covered as well as the curtains. My nurse walked in and read me the riot act. He said "why have you been in here so long?" Two patients had been placed in our area, non emergent patients at that. He was mad that I had not gotten initial vitals on them. I was standing there in crap and he was upset with me. All the while he was eating breakfast with the other nurses. After two years, that was it, the last straw. I went to Dermatology and no nurses.

I will say that most Navy Nurses are better than that. Some just take advantage that Corpsman can do so much. Corpsman dont have a license and can do just about anything.

wow...I went on and on...sorry

thank you for your response. . .I see it's like that everywhere. . .in the civilian sector i see the same things going on. . .I just enlisted with the NCP and looking forward to working with the Corpsmen, I respect their work. . . :) What I am not sure of, is being "in charge" of people who have been in the military for a while, who know more than I do about their work since I am a new grad. . .I have so much to learn yet and I hope to learn from my senior officers and the corpsmen as well, and hope I can offer some of my knowlegde to them. . .I am really looking forward to working with the team. . .so any insight helps

Specializes in ER, ICU, L&D, OR.

I was a Hospital Corpsman 1968 to 1972

Specializes in Oncology, Cardiology, ER, L/D.
thank you for your response. . .I see it's like that everywhere. . .in the civilian sector i see the same things going on. . .I just enlisted with the NCP and looking forward to working with the Corpsmen, I respect their work. . . :) What I am not sure of, is being "in charge" of people who have been in the military for a while, who know more than I do about their work since I am a new grad. . .I have so much to learn yet and I hope to learn from my senior officers and the corpsmen as well, and hope I can offer some of my knowlegde to them. . .I am really looking forward to working with the team. . .so any insight helps

Hey Kora, you have a great attitude and you will be fine as long as you respect your corpsman. Good luck, you will be great!

Specializes in Oncology, Cardiology, ER, L/D.
I was a Hospital Corpsman 1968 to 1972

I knew it, you had that corpsman vibe coming of ya! :p

I was just wondering if any Navy Hospital Corpsman were on this site. I just got out of the Navy and have passed my NCLEX-PN exam. I would love to talk to any current or former HMs that have passed their test, and what they are up now.

LDSHAW

Hey how's it going, Im a current Marine HM and are wondering what are you talking about?

I was also a corpsman from 1996-2002, I got out and I challenged the LVN test and then I went into the LVN to ADN program, and this past December I completed my BSN. Now, I'm back on active duty.

SUBDOC: as a corpsman at least in California, I don't know about other states, you can challenge the LVN boards after you had 1 year experience of "bedside" nursing care which includes working on a ward or ER.

I was also a corpsman from 1996-2002, I got out and I challenged the LVN test and then I went into the LVN to ADN program, and this past December I completed my BSN. Now, I'm back on active duty.

SUBDOC: as a corpsman at least in California, I don't know about other states, you can challenge the LVN boards after you had 1 year experience of "bedside" nursing care which includes working on a ward or ER.

Thankx, I'm in Virginia right now, do you know if there's any way to challenge that from here? The LPN programs here all have at least a years wait and afterwards I have to attend at least 6 more classes. If you don't know, can you direct me to someone who could help?

Hello ! I, too, was an HM from 1987-1991. Went to HM school in Great Lakes and C school ( pharmacy ) in San Diego. I stayed in San Diego and became a plankowner of the NAVHOSP San Diego. What an experience !! It's been a long time now and I still tell everyone that it was the best 4 years of my life. I went on to nursing school with my GI bill and have been a critical care RN since. This month I start Nurse practitioner school.

Whoever said the Navy never leaves your blood was right on. I really miss the comradeship. In the civilian spector, there is nothing but cut-throat and back stabbing. ( still ) It's too bad that everyone can't get a taste of life in the military.

Take care mates!!

Specializes in A little bit of everything..
Was an Hm with 1st Marine Brigade (good old 8404 grunt corpsman) at Kaneohe Bay Marine Corps Air Station. Served '78 to '82. Only spent 18 months total at Kaneohe because once I deployed on my first WestPac cruise I ended up going out on three more. We were required to do two and I volunteered for two more. Even crossdecked once (got to spend two whole weeks in Subic waiting for the next battalion to arrive) spending a year at sea. In short, I loved it. Remember boot camp when you filled out your dream sheet. I said, what the hell I'm putting down Hawaii. Well, got exactly what I asked for. Got to see lots of places including: Philippines; Okinawa; Singapore; Hong Kong; Mombasa, Kenya; Diego Garcia; Colombo,Sri Lanka; Sydney, Australia; Hobart, Tasmania; Perth/Freemantle, Western Australia; Port Moresby, New Guinnea. Went to sea on some mighty fine "gator freighters" including: USS Tripoli (LPH-10), USS Frederick (LST-1184), and USS Tarawa (LHA-1). This thread brought back some good memories. Have now been a cardiovascular nurse for twelve years and have been a travel nurse now for the last year. Take care ladies and gents and God Bless.

RollingStone-

I can't believe it-- We served together at KBay '79-'82 with the 3rd Marines. I think I know who you are- (HM2 J.K.?) I see you haven't posted in awhile so I'm not sure you'll see this.

Is there anyway I can get rollingstones e-mail address? If anybody on this board can help it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

My name is Al Im in the military still. I plan to get out this July 2006. I really need some help on tools to help me passed my board exam for the LVN. Thanks for all your help

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