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I am looking for information about Navy nursing. I called a recruiter 2 months ago and was told a nurse would call me and she never did. I am an OR nurse and have been for 5 years. I have a ton of questions and the actual recruiter has no idea about operating room nursing (which is to be expected since he told me he's a lawyer). Not looking to join tomorrow, but want to be informed so I can make a decision that's right for me...

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To add to my original post:

Does the number of civilian nurse experience affect what rank you are entering into the Navy? Are circulators allowed to scrub also? What is the dynamic of the OR--are doctor tantrums tolerated? Will I get to remain an OR nurse or be required to cross-train elsewhere? How many weeks off a year? How easy is it to return to my hometown--affordable flight opportunities? Is it true that 1 circulator is responsible for 2 different cases at once? How easy is it for a single female to get base housing/apartment as opposed to having to pay for housing off-base? What are the chances of being deployed straight off versus staying stateside? Would I be most likely stationed on a medical ship or in the field? 12 hour shifts? 10? 8? Call? Whew...sorry--lots of questions, a recruiter that didn't know the answers, and a nurse that was supposed to call me but never did...I appreciate any and all responses...

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You might try the following link:

http://navy.com/careers/healthcare/nursing/requestinfo/

You might also try and PM DanzRN (Lt Dan), who is and active duty Navy Nurse. He could probably give you excellent advice, as well as point you in the right direction.

Good luck in your career.

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Specializes in Med-Surg.

Hi. We have a Military Nursing forum here, where I'll move this post. Good luck!

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I am looking for information about Navy nursing. I called a recruiter 2 months ago and was told a nurse would call me and she never did. I am an OR nurse and have been for 5 years. I have a ton of questions and the actual recruiter has no idea about operating room nursing (which is to be expected since he told me he's a lawyer). Not looking to join tomorrow, but want to be informed so I can make a decision that's right for me...

welcome to allnurses.... You will love the community!!!!! Someone should be around to help you soon...:nurse::redbeathe:nurse:

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Specializes in C-EFM, L&D/Postpartum/AP/PACU.

If you are talking to a recruiter who is an attorney, you need to fina another one ASAP! Nurses recruit nurses!

I do know that in the Army if a nurse has a certification, as in Med-Surg, that nurse would automatically get the choice to get coded in that specialty if they wanted to. Otherwise, they would be coded as a general RN. I would guess that it is similar in the Navy.

I'm sorry that I can't answer the rest of the questions for you, but I'm sure someone else can.

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Specializes in Endoscopy/MICU/SICU.

Hi, I don't have specific answers to your questions, but I do know that you need to speak with a healthcare recruiter. I'm in Atlanta, and the one I've been speaking to is wonderful. They can get you all the answers you need.

http://www.navy.com/healthcareopportunities/requestinfo/

Fill this out, and they should get back to you quickly

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