1spunky

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1. NAVY ODS

   1spunky replied to njack017's topic in Government

   I'm heading to Jacksonville, Fl. Very, very nervous about ODS still working on my push ups and curl ups.

2. NAVY ODS

   1spunky replied to njack017's topic in Government

   See you guys in in AUG. Heading to Jacksonville after ODS. Actually, I have decided to move to Jacksonville and get my family settled before I leave for Rhode Island. Good Luck!!!!!

3. 5 minute Prone Float Navy

   1spunky replied to 1spunky's topic in Government

   How long do you have to tread water? I've heard five minutes.

4. 5 minute Prone Float Navy

   1spunky replied to 1spunky's topic in Government

   Thanks for the advice. I will keep trying. I think staying relaxed is the hard part for me.

5. 5 minute Prone Float Navy

   1spunky posted a topic in Government

   Hello, I have been practicing for the navy swim test and I feel confident in all areas except floating prone for 5 min. It seems as though I sink lower and lower every time I come up for a breath. I would love suggestions on how to overcome this. ...

6. First Duty Station?

   1spunky replied to AG_RN's topic in Government

   I am also in the NCP. I graduate april 28th. I will be stationed in Jacksonville. I hope it's not as bad as what I have read on some of the earlier posts. I asked for Jackonsonville after I found out san diego was full.

7. New Navy NCP Selectee Looking for others!

   1spunky replied to littleluvbugnavy's topic in Government

   Don't get discouraged. I was in a similar position this time last year. I was first alternate in the NCP. I was disappointed but my recruiter told me not to worry because someone always drops off and he was fairly confident that I would get in. ...

8. Whose going or been to Barnes-Jewish College

   1spunky replied to MadpeysRN's topic in Missouri

   I would say not having experience will make it harder. From my experience, the best thing to do is get a job as tech in the dept where you would like to work as a nurse. A lot of people assume that because you attend Goldfarb that Barnes will autom...

9. Whose going or been to Barnes-Jewish College

   1spunky replied to MadpeysRN's topic in Missouri

   You sound like I did when I first started. I'm just pointing out that for the money, it's not all it's cracked up to be. I know plenty of nurses that work at Barnes that didn't go to Goldfarb and those who did, dont have good tings to say. I know ...

10. Info on Goldfarb/Barnes

    1spunky replied to nancypants's topic in Missouri

    I absolutely agree!

11. Whose going or been to Barnes-Jewish College

    1spunky replied to MadpeysRN's topic in Missouri

    Goldfarb is not all it's cracked up to be. Someone posted about it having the top rated sim lab. The simulation dummies are very rarely turned on, I we never saw the pregnant one give birth. You are rarely in the labs after you take intro to adult...

12. Info on Goldfarb/Barnes

    1spunky replied to nancypants's topic in Missouri

    I am almost done. If I were you I would spend half the money and go to UMSL. There is no difference. It can be very disorganized sometimes and inconsistent. I have a current gpa of 3.85 and I am still very frustrated with the program. I am having...

13. Navy Nurse Hopeful. Please Help with info!

    1spunky replied to Purple_Demon_RN's topic in Government

    I'm 38 so I didn't want to wait and take the chance of having to get an age waiver. I have also heard about ncp's going to med surg, but I have also heard from nurses that thet were able to transfer after a year. (Peds, women's health etc) I guess ...

14. Navy Nurse Hopeful. Please Help with info!

    1spunky replied to Purple_Demon_RN's topic in Government

    Don't forget the nurse candidate program. There were 66 slots this past fiscal year. So they have that many inexperienced nurses coming in. I guess they are picking nurses with lots of experience (direct commission). Congratulations to those who ...

15. Navy Pro-Selected. What does that mean?

    1spunky replied to Purple_Demon_RN's topic in Government

    I believe you have been professionally recommended, now you have to wait for final selection. You were probably ranked by the board. There will be a certain number of positions available (not sure how many), and the final selection from the pool of...