DanznRN

DanznRN RN

ER, Trauma, US Navy

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  1. Finely made it back....

    DanznRN replied to DanznRN's topic in Government, Military

    Vette Man- Yeah I'm spending too much time around different services, sheesh!! Athena- I'm actually living in WV, but am in an MSN prgram in Baltimore. I go to school with people from other services,...

  2. Family and friends against joining the military

    DanznRN replied to sxtaco's topic in Government, Military

    Sxtaco- O.K. for one thing, when Vette Man said tour, it's not like going to a factory and seeing how a car is made. He meant, everyone should be in the military at least once, we call our time in...

  3. Navy Nursing

    DanznRN replied to warmrain's topic in Government, Military

    Warmrain- Indeed, the Navy is a great career for nurses. However, regarding your question about continuing education. You have some very sepcific goals that you want to attain. The Navy might be...

  4. What is the best job in the military (nursing)?

    DanznRN replied to NursePamela's topic in Government, Military

    In that case, I will have to say that any deploying platform would be different than anything else. most nurses in the Navy serve in hospitals or clinics until we are called upon to deploy, that's...

  5. What is the best job in the military (nursing)?

    DanznRN replied to NursePamela's topic in Government, Military

    Pam- The best job? Wow, that is near impossible to answer. Each of our jobs in the Navy have their benefits and drawbacks. Becuase we also have the Marines attached to us, you have another avenue...

  6. CRNA and the military???

    DanznRN replied to mikeyl242's topic in Government, Military

    Mikeyl242- Here's what the Navy has to offer, feel free to verify it with a Naval recruiter. May I directly enter a CRNA program with no military hx, and then perform my duties, or do I have to be a...

  7. Navy question

    DanznRN replied to Lockcuff's topic in Government, Military

    Raicho- Be careful do what you propose, it is not as easy as you think. If you are a member of the reserve and have a contract with them, you will need to either finish that contract with them or get...

  8. students

    DanznRN replied to iluvmynavyman's topic in Government, Military

    Kiyana- I'll see if I can make these answers short, hard for me to do sometimes, but here goes. PROS: Get paid a ton, allowances for everything, more respect than civilian world, get paid to live in...

  9. Would I get my loans paid off???

    DanznRN replied to iToniai's topic in Government, Military

    In the Navy we are currently offering a loan repayment program, but you have to meet certain requirements. Talk to the recruiter about it or I can elaborate more. LT

  10. Want to become a CRNA in navy, how does it work?

    DanznRN replied to FAM600's topic in Government, Military

    My name is LT Dan D'Aurora and I have been in the Navy since 1997, I'll try and answer your questions for you. I am an ER/ Trauma Nurse and the Navy is going to send me back for my Master's as a CNS...

  11. students

    DanznRN replied to iluvmynavyman's topic in Government, Military

    Kiyana- All depends on what you want to know. There's plenty to tell, there's multiple facits to beinjg in the military. It helps us answer your questions if they are more specific. LT

  12. Navy question

    DanznRN replied to Lockcuff's topic in Government, Military

    Yeah, what he said,wow. LT

  13. Scrubs!!

    DanznRN replied to NavyCheerGirl's topic in Government, Military

    BDU stands for Battle Dress Uniform. Basically, we're talking qbout the camaflouge style uniforms you see on the Marines, actually anyone in a deployment status will wear a BDU . The new Navy BDU is...

  14. Navy question

    DanznRN replied to Lockcuff's topic in Government, Military

    Lock- Actually, there were times when the Navy took ADNs, they made them warrant officers. Now, they no longer do that. My wife was an ADN when I came back to active duty and they wouldn't even talk...

  15. Entering Navy rank

    DanznRN replied to NavyCheerGirl's topic in Government, Military

    NavyCheerGirl- Generally speaking you are right, nurses enter the Navy as an Ensign. There are special circumstances when they can enter as a LTjg, but not higher than that. This is the case with...

  16. Nursing in the military without actually joining

    DanznRN replied to dragonfly123's topic in Government, Military

    NNMC actually uses quite a few civilian nurses in all areas of the hospital. Your best bet is the areas of ICU/ CCU/ Rehab. These are the areas you will generally find most of the combat casualties....

  17. Navy Vs. Army Nursing?

    DanznRN replied to ThePino's topic in Government, Military

    Sanctuary- Please start reading from the beginning, thank you, it should be obvious. Besides, this issue has been settled, no more input needed. LT

  18. Navy Vs. Army Nursing?

    DanznRN replied to ThePino's topic in Government, Military

    GeorgiaBoy- I give the Navy side of your questions and let CorvetteGuy handle the Army stuff. You stated you wanted some exciting missions, how exciting do you want to get? Do you want to pick up a...

  19. Navy Vs. Army Nursing?

    DanznRN replied to ThePino's topic in Government, Military

    Vette Man- I was just telling my guys, you're always there to get my back. It doesn't matter in the end, we're all military nurses. I LOVE THIS PLACE!!!! (I think I need to come off night shift...

  20. Navy Vs. Army Nursing?

    DanznRN replied to ThePino's topic in Government, Military

    Rn/writer- Chest thumping aside, the initial post was indeed incorrect regarding lack of frontline action for nurses. Imagine a "newbie" as you put it thinking he/ she can join the military and not...

  21. Navy Vs. Army Nursing?

    DanznRN replied to ThePino's topic in Government, Military

    SFGuy- Once again, you have it wrong. Currently, I have at least 2 nurses that I know of deployed to both Afghanistan (22nd MEU, Marines) and Africa. If you don't know what's going on there, then...

  22. Navy Vs. Army Nursing?

    DanznRN replied to ThePino's topic in Government, Military

    Did someone forget about Shock Trauma Platoons? STPs for short. These are mobile trauma units that go where the fighting is, indeed up front with the Marines . I should know, I'm a Navy nurse and...

  23. Transferring from one duty station to another

    DanznRN replied to NavLonghorn's topic in Government, Military

    Nathan- Believe it or not, the Navy will do it, strange I know. My wife has 1yr. left on her contract and she is going to Bethesda for that. Officers in the Navy don't have a SWAP program, we only...

  24. Transferring from one duty station to another

    DanznRN replied to NavLonghorn's topic in Government, Military

    ENS Longhorn- The answer is no, sort of. The only way you can swing 2 year orders is if you find a hotfill billet to go to, then Bethesda has to release to go to the hotfill. That is not going to be...

  25. Navy versus civilian nursing- pros and cons

    DanznRN replied to sdcalichan's topic in Government, Military

    Good luck on your decision, whatever it ends up being. Again, if I can be of more help, please let me know. LT