EvaLuna

EvaLuna specializes in Travel nurse; peds and clinical nursing.

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1. Needs of the Military First: O.R or NICU

   EvaLuna replied to EvaLuna's topic in Government

   Thank you littlegreek for all this info. I'm really torn between the two specialties. I did work in the O.R. back in the day when they actually let LPN'S do stuff like that :chuckle I enjoyed my time there a lot and absolutely love Peds! I've also se...

2. Needs of the Military First: O.R or NICU

   EvaLuna replied to EvaLuna's topic in Government

   Thanks for the reply. I looked up the USPHS but they don't have very much info. in their website (other than precursory info. about specialties and how to sign up). Could you supply more info I remember way back in the day that they used to hire...

3. Needs of the Military First: O.R or NICU

   EvaLuna replied to EvaLuna's topic in Government

   Thanks for the reply P.R RN! Arriba Con La Raza! Fellow PuertoRican here! In regards to your question I am trying to find which deploys the least. My husband is a disabled veteran and I have concerns about long deployments. I think he leans more tow...

4. Needs of the Military First: O.R or NICU

   EvaLuna posted a topic in Government

   Hi all! I''m about to finish with nursing school and I'm contemplating specializing either in O.R or NICU nursing. I was wondering if anyone could advise me as to which of the two would be more "marketable" in the military. I'm leaning towards AF (my...

5. Med/Surg vs. Specialties for new nurses

   EvaLuna replied to EvaLuna's topic in General Nursing

   I think you bring up a valid point here witchyrn, I think it does have alot to do with personality. Prior to becoming an LVN I was a medical assistant in New York City and I worked for a "temping" agency. I did it all: cardiac, ob/gyn, peds, surgical...

6. Med/Surg vs. Specialties for new nurses

   EvaLuna replied to EvaLuna's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you so much for that insight. Having options is better than not having any but one can also get so bogged down by the decision making process that it becomes very frustrating. I'm really leaning towards O.R. we'll have to see how the internship...

7. Med/Surg vs. Specialties for new nurses

   EvaLuna posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi all, I'm new to this thread and new to specialties as well. I've been struggling with the decision of where I'd like to focus my nursing. It used to be that one was advised to do a couple of years in Med/Surg so as to "make ones bones" and get as ...

8. NICU duties

   EvaLuna replied to BlaineCM's topic in NICU

   Hi all, I'm new to this thread and new to specialties as well. I've been struggling with the decision of where I'd like to focus my nursing. So far I've really enjoyed NICU and O.R. The university I'm graduating from gives us 220 contact hours on a s...

9. Spousal clearance for passport/overseas assignmt.

   EvaLuna replied to EvaLuna's topic in Government

   Thanks for the replies everyone! I think most are right about not being able to override the Dept. of State. Unfortunately, the problem is with arrears . I guess that means I'm grounded until we can fix the problem . Thanks for clarifying things. I'l...

10. Spousal clearance for passport/overseas assignmt.

    EvaLuna posted a topic in Government

    Hi All! I'm finishing my BSN and considering going either Army or Air Force nurse corp. My husband is former Air Force and also did stint in Army. I'm interested in overseas however have one major impediment, my husband is unable to secure a passport...

11. Army Nurse & Medic?

    EvaLuna replied to raskolnikov's topic in Government

    Hi Clc, thank you for your service. I am considering the ANC and have an interest in being stationed overseas; particularly Germany. My husband was stationed there with the Air Force for many years and loved it. Although I think your post did answer ...

12. Roll Call for all Military and VA Nurses and those considering the Service

    EvaLuna replied to RNPATL's topic in Government

    C-travel thank you kindly for your advice...you're spot on about everything having a price with the military. I have never served but I married uncle sam 19 years ago when my husband was in the Air Force. He served in every branch except Marines and ...

13. Spouse of Disabled Veteran Seeks Advice

    EvaLuna posted a topic in Government

    Originally Posted by EvaLuna Hello All, I'm new to posting but have been reading all your posts with most interest. I have sooo many ques. I'll begin by saying I'm a former LVN who "quit" nursing 6+ years ago. I went on to pursue a B.A. English/mino...

14. Roll Call for all Military and VA Nurses and those considering the Service

    EvaLuna replied to RNPATL's topic in Government

    Thank You for reply Genevar, I appreciate that. But how do I move this text to create a new thread? Good luck in the Army, I know you will be successful I've read how helpful you are in this site and that is #1 ingredient in being successful. Thank A...

15. Roll Call for all Military and VA Nurses and those considering the Service

    EvaLuna replied to RNPATL's topic in Government

    Hello All, I'm new to posting but have been reading all your posts with most interest. I have sooo many ques. I'll begin by saying I'm a former LVN who "quit" nursing 6+ years ago. I went on to pursue a B.A. English/minor Education and will be finish...