CynRN11

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1. Thinking about becoming Navy Nurse (officer)

   CynRN11 replied to Smurfette752's topic in Government

   Forgot to add: You "earn" liberty privileges as you progress through ODS (Officer Development School). If your son or family is near Newport RI, you could possibly see them the third or fourth weekend. But they can secure liberty at any time, so i...

2. Thinking about becoming Navy Nurse (officer)

   CynRN11 replied to Smurfette752's topic in Government

   Smurfette752 I am a single mother of 2 boys and in the Navy Nurse Corps, although I was still legally married when I joined. The thing to remember is that although the Navy has a great support network for families, the needs of the Navy still come f...

3. Staying competitive for Navy Nurse Corps recruitment.

   CynRN11 replied to 240zRN's topic in Government

   utamaverick I actually am not prior enlisted. I also was a (relatively) new grad and came in as an Ensign. I am probably a little older than the average new nurse coming in, so this is my second career. I have extensive experience in management and...

4. Staying competitive for Navy Nurse Corps recruitment.

   CynRN11 replied to 240zRN's topic in Government

   I have only been a Navy Nurse for a short period of time, but I can offer my observations. Ultimately, especially if you come in as a junior officer (01-03), they are looking for nurses who can be strong leaders. Junior officers work in conjunction...

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

   CynRN11 replied to Sw88tpea's topic in Government

   Men don't have to shave their head for ODS, but it will have to be within regs. Your Chief will definately let you know if he/she thinks your hair is too long!

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

   CynRN11 replied to Sw88tpea's topic in Government

   Sw88tpea: Thanks for the info. I leave for ODS on Saturday, and I would be lying if I said I wasn't a little nervous! That said, I am also very excited! I am trying to arrange my HHG transfer (wanted a pickup date of yesterday, but didn't happen),...

7. New Navy NCP Selectee Looking for others!

   CynRN11 replied to littleluvbugnavy's topic in Government

   Congratulations HM2Doc!

8. New Navy NCP Selectee Looking for others!

   CynRN11 replied to littleluvbugnavy's topic in Government

   BruniMite: I will be stationed in Bethesda beginning in May. That was my thought also as a reletively new grad...I am grateful for any training and support they want to give me. I started in an OR right out of school and was thrown to the wolves! I a...

9. To anyone with NCP or Navy Nursing Experience please HELP!

   CynRN11 replied to GuelnRn's topic in Government

   KRR2009: Be certain you are not speaking with an enlisted recruiter. If he/she is a medical recruiter (working with doctors, nurses, dentists who go in as officers), they should be familiar with the NCP. The recruiters are really the best place to...

10. Military Nursing Questions Answered

    CynRN11 replied to navyman7's topic in Government

    Send me a PM. I can't initiate one yet as I don't have enough posts, but I can answer you.

11. Military Nursing Questions Answered

    CynRN11 replied to navyman7's topic in Government

    I started the application process over two years ago when I was still in school for NCP. Had to get a waiver, which took a while, so I had to switch to DA when I was no longer eligible for NCP. My packet was complete and submitted in March of 2011, ...

12. Military Nursing Questions Answered

    CynRN11 replied to navyman7's topic in Government

    Has your packet already been submitted and is now waiting in line to go before the board? I may have missed that somewhere in your post. It is my understanding that September is the first month for 2013 that the board would meet...which actually end...

13. Need support, very depressed.

    CynRN11 replied to KaseyJo's topic in Recovery

    How often does it take a "bad" situation for us to be shocked enough to be forced to step back and re-evaluate our lives. I agree with VivaLasViejas, everything will be fine...it might not be exactly what you wanted, or how you saw your situation re...

14. Will I have to cut my hair at training? what about after when I'm at the hospital

    CynRN11 replied to sabby17's topic in Government

    realnursealso/lpn: i came across this article also and it took me forever to figure out what was meant by [color=#333333] "no portion of the bulk of the hair as measured from the scalp will exceed approximately 2 inches." i thought, well, that is s...

15. Will I have to cut my hair at training? what about after when I'm at the hospital

    CynRN11 replied to sabby17's topic in Government

    I have long curly hair, and while it wasn't a primary concern, I have also searched the web for examples of what is acceptable for ODS. If I have to cut it, versus putting it up in a bun everyday, I would rather do it before I leave than chance it wi...