NickG MSN, APRN

NickG has 12 years experience as a MSN, APRN and specializes in Plastic Surgery / ENT / Head & Neck Surgery.

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1. If you have VA Nurse Practitioner or Army AMEDD Reserve Questions...

   NickG replied to NickG's topic in Government

   Also, sourced units can carry more folks than the DMD will allow. You can double and triple slot into a 66S slot and make a good case for yourself to be on a team. A little competition never hurts.

2. If you have VA Nurse Practitioner or Army AMEDD Reserve Questions...

   NickG replied to NickG's topic in Government

   You’ll need Family NP to be a 66P in the Army books, the Air Force is the only branch who recognizes ACNP. I have two 66Ss who are both ACNPs in the civilian world, but stay on as 66S in the Army so they can play a little. You need to seek out an F...

3. If you have VA Nurse Practitioner or Army AMEDD Reserve Questions...

   NickG replied to NickG's topic in Government

   I wouldn’t leave if you plan to stay in the VA system. We have hired many NPs who were recently transitioned from RNs. If you know there is an NP job opening up, I would speak to someone in that department and see if you can get a foot in the door....

4. If you have VA Nurse Practitioner or Army AMEDD Reserve Questions...

   NickG replied to NickG's topic in Government

   No, we still have (2) 66T and (2) 66S. We lost the 66E, but I’m not upset about that, they brought little value to the team (sorry OR nurses). I have a mix of those who have deployed and those who have not. Not a requirement per se, but helps. Th...

5. If you have VA Nurse Practitioner or Army AMEDD Reserve Questions...

   NickG replied to NickG's topic in Government

   So, we are sourced for MOB right now so yes, we are more than the typical obligation. Because we are a detachment, we have support from BN and the S shops, and I have a 70B as an XO. My 66S’s do have some additional duties, but it’s usually stuff l...

6. If you have VA Nurse Practitioner or Army AMEDD Reserve Questions...

   NickG posted a topic in Government

   Haven't logged on here in a while, but figured I could help answer some questions out there. I am two things: 1: Army Reserve FRST Commander (been in the military too damn long) **FRST = Forward Resuscitative Surgical Team (The newer F...

7. VA NP residencies

   NickG replied to riverforever's topic in Government

   Make it about the Veterans. Speak on how working with the Veterans is a point of pride for you and allows you to give back to those who sacrificed so much for our Freedom. As long as you make everything about the Veterans and your ability to help the...

8. Information Starting a Military Nursing Career

   NickG replied to RobertRN's topic in Government

   The AMEDD is currently 800% over strength. Even if you meet the minimum criteria, should will not be a strong candidate. No one on my Team has a ADN, all have BSN, most have MSN, and 3 have DNP. You can waiver until 46 so don't worry about the age t...

9. Army AMEDD Captains Career Course (RC) FY19

   NickG posted a topic in Government

   Anyone on this site snag a slot for CCC in June (reserve component)? Trying to connect with folks prior to class.

10. Reserve Bonus

    NickG replied to OUxPhys's topic in Government

    66T (Trauma Nurse) and 66S (Crit Care Nurse) have $15k/yr retention bonus for 2, 3, 4 year contracts. I do not recall seeing a sign-on bonus, but they offer the loan repayment and once you have a critical ASI of S, T, E you can apply for the bonuses....

11. NP in the OR

    NickG replied to birdie22's topic in NP

    My wife is an NP (ACNP) working for the Trauma service in a Level 1 teaching facility. She gets OR time, no RNFA. She expressed interest to her attendings and they took her in. The more interest she had, the more they took her in. Hers might be a...

12. Procedure Heavy NP Careers?

    NickG posted a topic in NP Students

    Trying to get an idea of which specialties are very procedure heavy. I know this is variable depending on what your role in a particular group is, but I am looking for a general response. I work in the E.R. currently as an RN so I know what the E.R...

13. Army Reserve OBLC (April 2013)

    NickG replied to NickG's topic in Government

    Hey, didn't see the response. As far as what to bring, just what the packing list states on the AMEDD website. I'm flying in jeans and a t-shirt. You will see people in uniform and they will have a constant eye on them, better to stay incognito th...

14. Nurse "Officer"

    NickG replied to emt0089's topic in Government

    The general aspect of being an officer in the military is that you will be expected to lead from the front. Throughout your career you will be tasked with many responsibilities in various ranges of importance and you will be rated on how well you do...

15. Army Reserve OBLC (April 2013)

    NickG replied to NickG's topic in Government

    Well if you get in around 11:10 let me know, I'll go halfs with you on a cab ride. I hear they are like $20 to post (***!). I am heading down there with 3 others from my unit but we all get in like 2hrs between eachother so I doubt anyone is going ...