CaitsMommy

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1. Navy Nurses Corps- Nursing Student

   CaitsMommy replied to zonzabug's topic in Government

   Thank you, i am glad you clarified that. I have accepted a med-surg position and would hope that the basis of what I learn on the floor will help me in whatever role I assume when I apply and hopefully get accepted into active duty.

2. MEPS for commissioned officers

   CaitsMommy replied to CaitsMommy's topic in Government

   Thanks for all the replies. I figured this might be the case. I have asked my recruiter what might make me more marketable to the board. Didn't really get much of a response. I've read around and it seems no one really knows if there is any rhyme or...

3. MEPS for commissioned officers

   CaitsMommy replied to CaitsMommy's topic in Government

   Thank you!

4. Joining the military and getting pigeon-holed

   CaitsMommy replied to whichone'spink's topic in Government

   I asked my recruiter the same question. My recruiter is a nurse recruiter for the Navy, so this pertains to only the Navy. He said if I want to go into ICU, ER, or Trauma, I must enter within Medical Surgical. I can eventually take some specialty c...

5. MEPS for commissioned officers

   CaitsMommy posted a topic in Government

   Hi, I have been rummaging through the topics and I have not found anything recently regarding MEPS for commissioned officers. I apologize if I have missed a topic regarding my question. I am scheduling my MEPS appointment for the Navy in 2 weeks. ...

6. Navy Nurses Corps- Nursing Student

   CaitsMommy replied to zonzabug's topic in Government

   Just wanted to clarify what my recruiter told me, trauma and critical care are not needed in the Navy right now. He told me to stick with med-surge. Psych is good as well, however; you must have experience and they are not taking as many psych nurs...

7. Tell me all you can about Navy Reserve nursing!

   CaitsMommy replied to tots24's topic in Government

   I am also considering joining the reserves while trying to get into active duty. I was told that right now the Navy is seeking med-surg, psych, and pre-op nurses.

8. Navy Nurse

   CaitsMommy replied to SeattleRN25's topic in Government

   ODS is 5 weeks. PT requirements depend on your age and whether you are male or female. There is a minimum requirement for a 1.5 mile run, push ups, and sit ups. I found this site to be very helpful as a guide to train: US Navy Physical Fitness Test...

9. USAF 2012 NTP Board

   CaitsMommy replied to LN75's topic in Government

   Hi All, I am not applying for the July board. I have only started the process about 3 weeks ago. I have only been able to get ahold of my recruiter once. He sent me a short survey to fill out due to multiple requests. I believe someone else on he...