DanznRN RN

DanznRN is a RN and specializes in ER, Trauma, US Navy.

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1. Roll Call for all Military and VA Nurses and those considering the Service

   DanznRN replied to RNPATL's topic in Government, Military

   Hey!! Navy here, been so since 1997, making it a grand total of 14+ years. I was a pretty regular contributor for a while about 3-4 years ago, but some personal life issues slowed me down on the...

2. Navy ODS Study Material

   DanznRN replied to Jams95's topic in Government, Military

   No real way to get a head start with actual materials. However, you can look up class of ships and what there capabilities are. See if you can google uniform regulations, like where/ how to where...

3. Comfortable Boots??

   DanznRN replied to Scooty Puff Jr's topic in Government, Military

   Gotta agree on the Danners. You pay a bit more up front for sure, but it really pays off. The website referred to above is: http://www.usstandardissue.com You have to fax in a copy of your ID and...

4. Navy Officer Nurse Corp

   DanznRN replied to MaleRNstudent21's topic in Government, Military

   Kim- Thanks for the thoughts and yes, it will get better. Daunting at first, but better in the end. As for Norfolk, yep she pulls in first part of December, so we'll be around then. LCDR

5. Navy Officer Nurse Corp

   DanznRN replied to MaleRNstudent21's topic in Government, Military

   Jordaa- Glad to hear everything is working out. Once you find out where you are headed, let us know, always good to have friends where you are headed. Smattles- Like it was said above you may or may...

6. -Navy MECP

   DanznRN replied to Maverick_USN's topic in Government, Military

   I believe MECP will buy you another 4 or 6 year commitment, I'll verify that tomorrow, but it's at least 4 years. As for experiences, I didn't go through it personally, but know several who have....

7. Navy nurse rank progression

   DanznRN replied to wumpus's topic in Government, Military

   Wumpus- Standard progression is as follows: 2 years as Ensign 2 years as LTJG 4-6 years as LT That is provided you don't kill anyone and you keep you nose clean. These are pretty much automatic. To...

8. Can my husband come with?

   DanznRN replied to grnmtngirl's topic in Government, Military

   md- iraq and afghanistan are not the only 2 places to be deployed right now, there are plenty of missions/ operations going on. those 2 you mentioned are very prominent, but there are others. my...

9. Timeframe at Navy stations

   DanznRN replied to wumpus's topic in Government, Military

   Wumpus- Almost all Navy duty stations are 3 year orders. However, in certain cases you can leave a duty station once you have completed 2 years of those 3 year orders. For instance, my wife and I...

10. Navy DUINS program

    DanznRN replied to CarolinaHurricaneFan's topic in Government, Military

    Marc- Some answers to your questions... 1. Is there a timeline/deadline for one to pursue this route? What I mean is, is it required that you apply for DUINS after your first tour (3 yrs) or...

11. New BSN grad

    DanznRN replied to lizard7008's topic in Government, Military

    I generally use people's posts to answer all the questions: Keep the questions coming and good luck. LCDR

12. Navy NCP selectee!!

    DanznRN replied to forchunet's topic in Government, Military

    Glenn- Hmmm, not sure where your recruiter is getting his facts, but I looked up some information and the two don't agree. According to the First quarter numbers listed on the Navy Nurse Corps...

13. Back home

    DanznRN replied to DanznRN's topic in Government, Military

    Hope that helps you out. LCDR

14. Back home

    DanznRN replied to DanznRN's topic in Government, Military

    Kelly- There's nothing set in stone, obviously the more years you work in an area the better chance of getting there in the Navy. It will also depend on who the senior nurse of that facility is as...

15. Back home

    DanznRN replied to DanznRN's topic in Government, Military

    Gonna use Midwest's post to answer all his questions. Hope this helps some, let me know if you need more help. LCDR