littleluvbugnavy

littleluvbugnavy has 3 years experience and specializes in Emergency Nursing (CEN).

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1. Pediatric RSI Trauma Atropine?

   littleluvbugnavy posted a topic in Emergency

   Good afternoon all! I've been an ER nurse for 3 years now, have worked in several ER's and most recently moved to an ER that receives trauma. Last case was a 1 year old that had her head run over by a car. Basilar skull fracture, depressed occipit...

2. ER vs. ICU in Military

   littleluvbugnavy replied to joepro7's topic in Government

   I'm an ER Navy nurse. Yes, some of our acuity is lower than the civilian side, but remember we also take care of retirees

3. Nursing Schedule in the Air Force or Navy

   littleluvbugnavy replied to Juninho22's topic in Government

   I'm Navy, we work 84 hours every 2 weeks. 14 shifts a month and then your collaterals on top of that. A sample rotation is work Mon/Tues, off Wed/Thur work Fri-Sun, off Mon-Tues, work Wed/Thur off Fri-Sun. This is pretty standard in the Navy.

4. CEN

   littleluvbugnavy replied to Soran's topic in Emergency

   Mark Boswell has some good stuff too. I took the practice tests and then watched his YouTube videos of the content where my holes were. I also liked his page on Facebook and he does review questions on there with rationale. Sheey's is my bible as ...

5. New to Navy, ODS, Portsmouth-need any help?

   littleluvbugnavy replied to Sw88tpea's topic in Government

   Never had to public speak at ODS, you'll be fine

6. Do i need a license to be a navy nurse?

   littleluvbugnavy replied to paulschwinn's topic in Government

   They may still take you, but not as a nurse, you must have a license.

7. 2012 NCP Graduates, any news about ODS?

   littleluvbugnavy replied to littleluvbugnavy's topic in Government

   So as I'm nearing my Date for ODS, I have a random question...the ODS website says to check in wearing "appropriate clothing." Would it be acceptable to wear comfortable travel clothing and flip flops or are they already picky about that stuff at che...

8. 8 Jul ODS

   littleluvbugnavy replied to jrg127's topic in Government

   I just got my official orders and got 8 JUL class, I took NCLEX on the 23rd of May. Detailer didn't say anything about it being full, but you never know!

9. New to Navy, ODS, Portsmouth-need any help?

   littleluvbugnavy replied to Sw88tpea's topic in Government

   Get up on your feet!!! :) No girl push ups allowed!

10. 2012 NCP Graduates, any news about ODS?

    littleluvbugnavy replied to littleluvbugnavy's topic in Government

    Hi kdarkes36- No news yet. I graduated May 5th, I took NCLEX this last week and my license went active on Friday, so I'm hoping for information this week. They cannot release orders until you pass NCLEX, so I'll keep you posted on how my week goes!...

11. Places to live near the big 3

    littleluvbugnavy replied to willhigg6's topic in Government

    Hi willhigg6- I too am in the NCP and just got my duty assignment around a month ago. I graduate in 2 weeks. Most of us found that the "Big Three" were not available. I am going to Camp Pendleton and I know others all had the Big Three listed and ...

12. New to Navy, ODS, Portsmouth-need any help?

    littleluvbugnavy replied to Sw88tpea's topic in Government

    Does anyone know if "time in service" includes time spent in NCP? I was just curious if I will be ENS with 0 time in or with 1 year since I signed my contract? Didn't know how it worked since I"m considered "Reserves." Thanks for the help! Love thi...

13. New to Navy, ODS, Portsmouth-need any help?

    littleluvbugnavy replied to Sw88tpea's topic in Government

    GuelnRn- I can answer one question, having just gone through the process myself. When it was time for me to talk with my detailer and get my orders it went like this: I called him and sent him emails for a week He finally called back, he's a very bu...

14. First Duty Station?

    littleluvbugnavy replied to AG_RN's topic in Government

    I graduate 5 May and am hoping for L&D, wanting to get my NP in Women's Health eventually. I did my practicum in the ED and LOVED it, I just have a few weeks of exams left and I'm finally free! Sent in my app for my RN license today!

15. First Duty Station?

    littleluvbugnavy replied to AG_RN's topic in Government

    Hi AG_RN! I'm a NCP'er too! Just got my duty station of Camp Pendleton, mainly because I wanted to stay on the West coast, not really familiar with the East Coast way of life! When do you graduate? What specialty are you hoping to go into?