DanznRN

DanznRN RN

ER, Trauma, US Navy

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  1. Want to be a Navy Nurse

    DanznRN replied to hokugirl's topic in Government, Military

    O.K. Things may ahve changed since 1997, but I went through the NCP program and did not take the ASVAB. I'll contact some recruiter friends I have, but last I heard that was an enlisted test only,...

  2. Navy PRT...who's done?

    DanznRN replied to DanznRN's topic in Government, Military

    Yeah, I've heard about those. The Afghanistan deal is run bythe Army and they do the > 1year deployments and they wonder why their having recruitment problems. Nothing clears a military out than...

  3. where have you deployed & been stationed?

    DanznRN replied to crazylilkelly's topic in Government, Military

    Been stationed: San Diego , CA - Naval Medical Center - 97-00 Great Lakes, IL - Naval Hospital - 00-02 Civy land - (11 months) 02-03 Sigonella, IT - Naval Hospital 03-06 DUINS - Baltimore, MD...

  4. Navy Nurse Questions

    DanznRN replied to belabelisa's topic in Government, Military

    James- Sent you an email. LCDR(s)

  5. Navy PRT...who's done?

    DanznRN replied to DanznRN's topic in Government, Military

    ENS PM- Where you headed? How long? The Mrs. is an alternate for Jiboodi(sp?) in June, we'll see. gotta love missing out on the PRTs though. IU95- Have some friends in my program that are Army and...

  6. Navy Nurse Questions

    DanznRN replied to belabelisa's topic in Government, Military

    Gen- Glad to here things are starting to fall into place. One thing though, the rules and regs change all the time, so what applys now may not apply 2 years from now. I personally think that things...

  7. Navy Nurse Questions

    DanznRN replied to belabelisa's topic in Government, Military

    ASU- DUINS is by far the best thing I have done, mind you it's a privelege and not everyone gets to do it. There is a pretty lenghty process for application, takes about 6-9 months to get it all...

  8. Navy Nurse Questions

    DanznRN replied to belabelisa's topic in Government, Military

    Well, it appears as though ENS PM has beat me to the punch. I agree with all the info, she realyed. I really don't have much else to add. However, on the sexism thing, you have to take into account...

  9. Navy Nurse Questions

    DanznRN replied to belabelisa's topic in Government, Military

    Do yourself a favor and do a search on this forum under "Navy" and you will find LOTS of posts on this topic, but I'll give you a brief run down on your questions. 1.What are the requirements for...

  10. Want to be a Navy Nurse

    DanznRN replied to hokugirl's topic in Government, Military

    FOR THE LOVE OF ALL THINGS NAVY, DON'T GO TAKE THE ASVAB!!!! As stated above if you want to be a nurse, then you will be an OFFICER in the Navy. DO NOT LET THE RECRUITER TALK YOU INTO ANYTHING...

  11. nurses in combat areas

    DanznRN replied to dm22's topic in Government, Military

    Where are you now? I remember talking to you when I was still in Italy, everything going O.K.? LCDR(s)

  12. Doing a specialty....

    DanznRN replied to Allemse's topic in Government, Military

    Yes, be honest and upfront, you don't owe the military a thing yet. Ask LOTS, LOTS, LOTS of questions. If you want to know if you can wear Victoria's Secret under your uniform (it's been asked here...

  13. Doing a specialty....

    DanznRN replied to Allemse's topic in Government, Military

    Gotta love being dated, been around too long maybe. Anyway, Allemse better listen to what Navynurse06 said, I expect it would be like that at most Big 3s. Nonetheless, I'm some what of a...

  14. Doing a specialty....

    DanznRN replied to Allemse's topic in Government, Military

    Trauma- More than likely, yes, you would come in as an O-3 for the reserves that is. As far as active duty they would make you a JG for a bit, but probably promote you early. What you would do in...

  15. Doing a specialty....

    DanznRN replied to Allemse's topic in Government, Military

    Agreed, but I have pointed out in other threads, there is a way aroundit or used to be. I've been in for 10+ and never set foot on a general floor or ward. I went in with experience in the area that...

  16. bummer; requesting release from IRR ANC

    DanznRN replied to Gennaver's topic in Government, Military

    Gen- My .02 cents. I would get a job as a Grad nurse somewhere, sign their contract, don't tell them about your Army deal. Rather tell them you're are in the IRR and that getting called up is a...

  17. Doing a specialty....

    DanznRN replied to Allemse's topic in Government, Military

    Sharon- That's kind of a crap shoot. There are a few ways to get your subspecialty code in the Navy. One is to work in that area for 2 years or greater, the other is get a certification in that...

  18. nurses in combat areas

    DanznRN replied to dm22's topic in Government, Military

    Zippy- Appreciating your view point and all, but rest assured the US Navy nurse does not routinely receive any type of "combat training." Irregardless of when the Geneva Convention was/ is relevant,...

  19. nurses in combat areas

    DanznRN replied to dm22's topic in Government, Military

    DM22- We di not receive "combat training" as you asked. The Geneva Convention does not allow medical personel to actively participate in combat. And technically if you were captured, provided the...

  20. I'm a nursing student who needs clarification

    DanznRN replied to fosteran's topic in Government, Military

    Fosteran- If you want first hand knowledge take a drive up to Great Lakes above Chicago and find out for yourself. Or you can come to Washington D.C. and I'll show you around myself. If you meet...

  21. Navy Questions

    DanznRN replied to gahnosah's topic in Government, Military

    Andrew- Any assignment you get in the Navy is for 3 years, including your first one. There are some places that you go for 2 years if you have no family, they're overseas. And we have one place that...

  22. Navy Nurse question

    DanznRN replied to Gennaver's topic in Government, Military

    Gen- Sorry, can't speak for the Aussie's, love their beer though. I'm all yours for the US if you need me. LCDR(s)

  23. what happens if...

    DanznRN replied to dm22's topic in Government, Military

    What program are you trying to go through? It makes a idfference. As far as failing out, the Navy will get there money back on way or another. Make sure you READ any contract you sign, they are all...

  24. I'm a nursing student who needs clarification

    DanznRN replied to fosteran's topic in Government, Military

    I too love the Navy, been in 10+ years now. Not sure what you mean by "learn that much." You develop just like a civilian nurse, but we get the opportunity to go back to school and the Navy will pay...

  25. Navy Questions

    DanznRN replied to gahnosah's topic in Government, Military

    Andrew- Although Navy nurses can get a subspecialty code in one area or another, they do get shifted around from time to time. I have a subspecialty code as an ER/ Trauma Nurse (1945R), but I ended...