Viper1104

Viper1104 has 15 years experience and specializes in ICU, ER.

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1. MEPS Question

   Viper1104 replied to UCAFblue's topic in Government

   You may have to get a new MEPS physical. There are different rules for officer and enlisted. When I was enlisted my knee surgery was no problem. Once I applied to my officer program, I had to get a new physical and letters stating my knee surgery ...

2. Navy Nurse Corps - Questions

   Viper1104 replied to myeire's topic in Government

   running.rn... I have been deployed several times since becoming a nurse with the Navy. My case is the exception not the rule as I served in a one to one capacity with the Marines for about 4 years. I went where they went. Critical care nurse are s...

3. Will I get DQ'ed?

   Viper1104 replied to sophistomommaRN's topic in Government

   Each branch of the military has its own set of height / weight and physical fitness requirements. For the Navy, they cn be found grouped by age and gender at http://www.navyprt.com Look for your age group and you would want to be in the "Good Low" c...

4. Navy Nurse Corp & NCP

   Viper1104 replied to RNSylvia's topic in Government

   Thank you for your interest in the Navy Nurse Corps. I would suggest talking this matter over with your recruiter. I have been a Navy Nurse for over 15 years. I finished my BSN under the NCP program back in the day and was reject on my first attem...

5. Civilian SN marrying SSgt. Jobs?

   Viper1104 replied to rumwynnieRN's topic in Government

   As a Navy Nurse and having a spouse who must move constantly with me, I feel I may be able to assist. When a military family moves, the spouse has what is termed a "spousal preference". What this mean is that if there is one job in your field availa...

6. FY 2011 for Navy Nurse Corps

   Viper1104 replied to DlittleRN's topic in Government

   The Navy Has the Health Loan Repayment Program (HLRP). It is competitive and not everyone who applies for this program will receive it. Below is a link to the Navy Medicine Manpower, education and training website. http://www.med.navy.mil/sites/nav...

7. Life as a Navy Nurse - Real Stuff Please

   Viper1104 replied to futuretravelnurse's topic in Government

   Life as a Navy Nurse is what you make of it. Like all jobs, you will have a hierarchy of leadership. In the military your are an officer first and a nurse second. I have been in over 20 years and have been a Navy nurse for over 15. I have had the...

8. Do LPNs have a place in the air force or navy?

   Viper1104 replied to Hoping2be's topic in Government

   The Navy has no field for LPNs. We do have some civilian LPNs working in the medical surgical units in a limited capacity. RN is the base level for nursing in the Navy.

9. Still in military overseas. New RN as of today! Need advice

   Viper1104 replied to Mamacitamedic's topic in Government

   Congratulations on passing the NCLEX. As a military nurse myself with over 20 years in I can speak a little on your question. 1. The military recognizes nursing licenses from any state. You do not need a nursing license from a particular state if y...

10. Navy Nurse Corps - Questions

    Viper1104 replied to myeire's topic in Government

    Hello, Recently found this thread and would like to assist with any questions. I have been a Navy Nurse for over 10 years and have been in the military for well over 20. I am currently on active duty as a student obtaining my MSN through a program ...