utamaverick

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1. LPN (or ADN RN) to Corpsman/Medic?

   utamaverick replied to biore's topic in Government

   My 2 cents: Talk to a recruiter to scope out if the HM (Hospital Corpsman) rate has any openings. I have great respect for nurses who start out as Corpsman and then become commissioned in the Nurse Corps. They are more experienced, and some have even...

2. Navy or Army Nursing Candidate Program

   utamaverick replied to Bridget1012's topic in Government

   The NCP program has become a highly competitive program. There are hundreds of applicants, but typically 50~60 spots. Maintain your GPA, and be involved in leadership opportunities; that will make you a competitive applicant.

3. Navy Nurse Corps... Should I or Shouldn't I??? Need help!

   utamaverick replied to SeminoleNurse90's topic in Government

   Hello there SeminoleNurse90, I would say to talk to a nurse recruiter. You would go through as Direct Commission Officer (DCO) and go through ODS, which is a 5 week course. Your interest in Maternal/Infant care is great; the Navy always has a need, a...

4. diagnostic tests that require npo

   utamaverick replied to BacktotheBeach's topic in Med-Surg

   A weird one I learned about the other day - Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) - this lab requires no vitamins/alcohol within 24 hours and NPO after midnight.

5. Am I a good fit for the Navy?

   utamaverick replied to paulschwinn's topic in Government

   The Navy is the place for you. If you are ready to serve your country all around the world and be willing to move at a moment's notice then this is your calling. As an experienced BSN, you will become a DCO (Direct Commissioned Officer). However, you...

6. Ods hhg

   utamaverick replied to staugnurse's topic in Government

   Hello staugnurse, I recently completed ODS in August. I felt a little confused about the whole process, so I'd like to clear up some uncertainties that I had felt before, just like you are feeling now. I graduated in May but went to the August ODS. T...

7. What are my chances at the Navy Nurse Candidate Program?

   utamaverick replied to JulyLeo's topic in Government

   Your job record is fine. I was accepted with prior job titles like "Party Expert" and "Nursing tutor." My first real job was as a PCT in a hospital for 6 months. Your GPA is also excellent. Like navylynn and zgray have stated, another boost would be ...

8. Thinking about becoming Navy Nurse (officer)

   utamaverick replied to Smurfette752's topic in Government

   Hello Smurfette752, I wish I could provide you with all of the correct terminology for what I have heard through various sources. I heard at first that single mothers could not join, however, I recently heard about a single mother in the Navy who was...

9. 2012 NCP Graduates, any news about ODS?

   utamaverick replied to littleluvbugnavy's topic in Government

   I'll be headed to ODS on 12 Aug as well. However, I'm headed to NMC San Diego.

10. NAVY ODS

    utamaverick replied to njack017's topic in Government

    Hi Nina, I will be headed to the August ODS as well. I'm currently training by running daily and reviewing the material that we will learn: Ranks for Navy & Marines, Sailor's Creed, Anchors Aweigh, Phoenetic Alphabet, General Orders of a Sentry. ...

11. ODS aug. 2012 and stationed at NAS Jacksonville

    utamaverick replied to navylynn's topic in Government

    I will be headed to the August ODS as well but I will be stationed at NMCSD/Balboa - San Diego. See ya'll in Newport!

12. Navy NCP interview advice

    utamaverick replied to chelauren's topic in Government

    Hello, I was in the NCP program and just accepted my commission. I had 2 interviews, one by phone and the other was in person. The in-person interview was at a Starbucks and was relaxed. The interviewer was wearing shorts and a collared polo top. The...

13. New Grad Nurse Residency Interview

    utamaverick replied to NewGoalRN's topic in Job Hunt

    Here are some typical questions they may ask you: How was your travel to the hospital? Tell me about yourself? When can you start? Give me an example of how you used critical thinking to resolve a patient related problem. Why did you choose nursing ...

14. Places to live near the big 3

    utamaverick replied to willhigg6's topic in Government

    I'm currently in the NCP program. I will not receive orders until after I pass NCLEX, not after graduation.

15. Navy Nurse Canidate program

    utamaverick replied to leslie_d's topic in Government

    I would also clarify with the recruiter that you are going through an RN to BSN program.