Any Navy Hospital Corpsman out there?

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I was just wondering if any Navy Hospital Corpsman were on this site. I just got out of the Navy and have passed my NCLEX-PN exam. I would love to talk to any current or former HMs that have passed their test, and what they are up now.

LDSHAW

Im a Corpsman Also 8404 presently here in Camp Pendleton.

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I was in from 99-04. Was an 8406/8404 for four years, got my EMT-B, then was an 8401(Search and Rescue Med Tech) for the remainder of my enlistment. I start school for my BSN in March, then I am headed back!

Good to see so many HM's are on the boards :)

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hey kora 0880. THe navy nurses I knew in the early 70"s were terrible to the corpsmen. We did all of the work and they still rode our asses. And guess what some of my civilan partners treat the cna"s the same way. I guess nothing ever changes. I had a great navy career after I left the hospital and navy nurses. Now I really enjoy being an RN working in day surgery.

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i'm currently an HM3 with 2nd Battalion 5th Marines Golf Co,

it's pretty much the best duty i've had while in the navy. but it's just about time to say goodbye to long deployements and field time and move on to bigger and better things... which brings me to a subject maybe some of you can help me with. does anyone know how to go about getting your LVN/LPN through the navy? i've heard of people challenging "the board" and taking an exam but no one seems to know how to go about this. any help would be greatly appreciated.(side note: i've been stationed at cherry point, nc, lemoore, ca, and now at camp pendleton if anyone has ever served there)

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Another veteran Navy HM here. I went to school in Great Lakes and let me tell you, the school was challenging at times. I think they train the HM's alot better now. More knowledge, hands on training and it doesnt really matter if its so fast paced, 16 weeks as I recall. I loved being a HM. However, I have worked with some HM's who didnt give 2 cents about anyone and they were just there because its a popular rate. I fully feel for the poster who had to get out of the service because of the 10 year rank advancement. It seems almost impossible to become a E5 in less than 10 years, unless you went in as an E3 like me. My husband was a MS and had to get out because he couldnt make E5 fast enough. What a pain.

But good luck to anyone who is looking to go back to civilian life after military life and being a medic/HM.

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Hi everyone,

I also was a Corpsman- class 82-005!That was 1982 and I was active duty from 81-85.It took me awhile but in 1988 I challenged the LPT board in CA and passed first try.I worked for many years as a CNA and LPT then got tired of psych and took the LVN exam and passed this too-2003!I then went the Excelsior College route and finally at 46 years of age I got my ASN and just passed the NCLEX-RN too!!.I am so pleased and am thankful to the many folks who have helped me and inspired me along the way and especially to the Navy for teaching me the right way of doing things.I am open to making new friends here in San Diego,Calif-any corpsman out there who want to communicate and help further education-I am considering doing my BSN.Am also open to helping others with Excelsior questions/advice.Such a great site-I am glad I joined.Later Robert

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yo Robert, I retired HMC went the LPN route then to then regents college. Been a rn for 9 years now and enjoy the pay. The BSN does not mean much unless you want to go into managment. I been there done that it still sucks. So I will just hang out untill retirement again. Good luck bro.

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Go online and go the board of nursing you should find all you need to know good luck

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this is my first post on here. Im 17 and i joined the Navy in August. Im currently inrolled in the Navy DEP program. Im going to be a HM and i was just wondering if anyone could tell me how life really was like. What did you do? Did you really like it? where didyou get to go during your Navy Career?

Oh i have some more questions if anyone can help me out with them. i would really like to talk to people who have actually been through this whole transition from Civilan to Salior.

Thank You

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if i dont come on and someone wants to talk to me you can also email me [email protected]hank you

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Specializes in Med/Surg & ICU.

Prior Enlisted HM3

Great Lakes HM Class 97-230!

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I was an HM3 stationed in Great Lakes up until I blew out my knee in April of 2004 and I was medically discharged. I am having a hard time finding jobs that will except my expeirence. I live in Texas and as far as I know I can not challenge any nursing exams. If anyone knows otherwise please let me know. I am now without work and am franticly looking! Thanks, Mike

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