ODS aug. 2012 and stationed at NAS Jacksonville

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Hi I just wanted to know if anyone had any experience in Jacksonville? What is it like working there? What are the hours like? the town itself? Also do you have any advice for me going to ODS next month

i guess im a little late seeing your post but i hope nclex went well for you..hope to see you in august at training!

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and when are you supposed to report to NAS JAX...i have to report NLT 28 sept.

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I report NLT 30 sept which is slow because thats a sunday so I may do that friday just to be safe if i have everything complete living wise... but I did get a sponsor and I have been contacting her about the area and places to live I am planning on going down for a tour of the base before ODS

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Specializes in Psych, Critical Care, ER, Military.

Hi there, I went to ODS in February and posted a lot of information on this post. I'm stationed at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth. I have completed the nurse grad program and am now working on the Progressive Care Unit/Critical Care Unit. Feel free to send me questions. Good luck to you all. Go Navy!

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yeah 30 sept is a weird date but who knows and yes going down for a tour is definitely a good idea...i need to try to do the same once i get in contact with my sponsor...do you have any clue of the areas you will be looking to reside in?

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Specializes in Psych, Critical Care, ER, Military.

Note re: NLT Date

The Friday you graduate from ODS counts as a travel day. Verify how many travel days you have (one if you're flying, more if you're driving). The next day you must check in and have your orders stamped regardless of your NLT date. If you don't you will be charged leave again, regardless of your NLT date.

The sponsor program is great though it still working out the kinks. I did not receive contact from my sponsor until my second to last week at ODS.

Be resourceful nurses. You can do it!

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I have been looking in the Orange park area and ortega hills which i believe are close to base

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Specializes in Cardiovascular.
I have been looking in the Orange park area and ortega hills which i believe are close to base

I live I jax. Orange park is very close. Argyle is in orange park and very close also. I live about 15 mins from the base in Fleming island. I'm not certain if U have children but fleming island area has really goo schools.

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I live I jax. Orange park is very close. Argyle is in orange park and very close also. I live about 15 mins from the base in Fleming island. I'm not certain if U have children but fleming island area has really goo schools.

Thank you I will look into that area

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I live in jacksonville my husband was born here and this is where we moved when he left the Army in 2004. Jacksonville is a beautiful city, as is Orange Park. There are bad parts of town on the westside of the city but for the most part it is so awesome. We have beautiful beaches, very beautiful river life. WE have an NFL franchise which is a huge event every sunday. Very close to St. Augustine (30-45 min drive). St. Augustine is so beautiful. Just make sure you get out to the beaches and other great parts of the city. I think you will love it.

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thank you..i will look into those areas as well.

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Hi there, I went to ODS in February and posted a lot of information on this post. I'm stationed at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth. I have completed the nurse grad program and am now working on the Progressive Care Unit/Critical Care Unit. Feel free to send me questions. Good luck to you all. Go Navy!

Hi Sw88tpea, just a couple questions for you. I am still in the decision making process of joining the Navy and am always looking for more information. Were you a nurse previously before being Commissioned, or did they just advance you to a special unit quickly? What is the "nurse grad program" is that something all Navy nurses go through, or only new grads? I have been a Nurse for 5.5 years, so just wondering how the process works from transitioning from civilian to military nursing. How are you liking Portsmouth? Is it a nice facility to work at? I still have a lot of learning to do about all of this, but any information you could give me would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

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