DanznRN

DanznRN RN

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  1. Navy versus civilian nursing- pros and cons

    DanznRN replied to sdcalichan's topic in Government, Military

    I'm glad you found it useful. Ask anyone here, I love my job and the Navy, but I'm not going to pull the wool over anyone's eyes to get them to join. I want you in because you want to be in, so I...

  2. Navy versus civilian nursing- pros and cons

    DanznRN replied to sdcalichan's topic in Government, Military

    John- A bunch of good questions. Yes, there was a time where be stationed anywhere overseas was considered "forward deployed." In other words, you were already serving away from the states and thus...

  3. Navy versus civilian nursing- pros and cons

    DanznRN replied to sdcalichan's topic in Government, Military

    Josh- You have to remember that on a ship you have IDCs and corpsmen. In that environment they are far more usful than a nurse (i.e. suturing, minor surgery, etc.) Nurses can serve on ships, but...

  4. Scrubs!!

    DanznRN replied to NavyCheerGirl's topic in Government, Military

    Josh- Nope they actually approved the new working uniform just a few months ago. It's only Navy-wide though. It is a BDU style uniform. It will take 2 years to phase it in an dthat doesn't start...

  5. Navy versus civilian nursing- pros and cons

    DanznRN replied to sdcalichan's topic in Government, Military

    Keep in mind, like I said, subject to change without notice. The operational tempo has been stepped obviuosly in the past few years. The admiral of the Nurse Corps told us it wasn't going to change...

  6. Navy versus civilian nursing- pros and cons

    DanznRN replied to sdcalichan's topic in Government, Military

    I have been a Navy nurse for 9 years and I'll give you my opinion as I answer your questions. My question is for Navy nurses out there, how would you rate your job satisfaction? It all depends on the...

  7. Scrubs!!

    DanznRN replied to NavyCheerGirl's topic in Government, Military

    Agreed, it all depends on the hospital. They provide us with ours, but we generally wear our own and no one seems to care. Our hospital is very small, so that may contribute to the laid back...

  8. chances of becoming navy/air force nurse?

    DanznRN replied to Dino's topic in Government, Military

    Dino- Greensburg huh? Used to work at Westmoreland Regional Medical Center when I was in school. Anyway, you never know until you talk to someone. Your condition sounds like "whitecoat...

  9. New to nursing ... seeking advice! :)

    DanznRN replied to C_Hope's topic in Government, Military

    Vette Man- We need to discuss your coffee intake, I'm thinking it was a joke. By the way, how is school going? When do you finish up and where are they putting you. LT

  10. a better deal

    DanznRN replied to iluvmynavyman's topic in Government, Military

    When they ask, you state it just like that. "I had Asthma when I was 11, but my physician has told me I grew out of it, I currently have no medical problems." LT

  11. a better deal

    DanznRN replied to iluvmynavyman's topic in Government, Military

    Agreed, you do not need either to go active. However, if you want to get a jump start on active duty life, I suggest ROTC. It will help you get more familiar with the military, not to mention you'll...

  12. New to nursing ... seeking advice! :)

    DanznRN replied to C_Hope's topic in Government, Military

    C_Hope- I've been an ER Nurse in the Navy for the past 9+ years, I LOVE IT!!!! Navy is sending me back to school this Fall to get my Master's. I have no clue about the Air Force, so can't help you...

  13. a better deal

    DanznRN replied to iluvmynavyman's topic in Government, Military

    Depends on your ultimate goal. Is you are heading for active duty the reserves could be a problem as they have to release you from your committment to them before you can go active. Not to mention...

  14. Navy Questions

    DanznRN replied to gahnosah's topic in Government, Military

    Gahnosah- My name is LT Dan and I have been active duty in the Navy for 9+ years, so I'll give you my opinion on your questions. General requirements, get your BSN and pass the physical. You say you...

  15. Civillian nursing available on bases overseas?

    DanznRN replied to TRINI_RN's topic in Government, Military

    Did you get my PM? LT

  16. boot camp

    DanznRN replied to iluvmynavyman's topic in Government, Military

    Murse-i-nole- Nebulous, right. Anyway, the nursing field in the private sector does not have a "low glass ceiling" as you put it, you're looking only on the surface. Nursing in any arena is what you...

  17. boot camp

    DanznRN replied to iluvmynavyman's topic in Government, Military

    Ah, my bad. No matter, the info about OIS is still the same. Let me kow if I can be more help. LT

  18. boot camp

    DanznRN replied to iluvmynavyman's topic in Government, Military

    I'm going to say with a user name like iluvmynavyman and a questions about basic, that he was/is enlisted? Officers, which is what you will be, do not attend "basic training." We go to OIS, Officer...

  19. age?

    DanznRN replied to iluvmynavyman's topic in Government, Military

    My wife and I are both active duty and she started her Navy career at 27. As long as you meet the age limit, who cares? It's never too late to start. Heck we have a lady we work with who came on...

  20. Deployments in military nursing

    DanznRN replied to mistyval's topic in Government, Military

    No more highjacking after this, but Guiness does taste better when you are in a pub in Ireland and it's coming from a tap, strange I thought.....maybe not. IT WAS SO GOOD!!!!! LT

  21. Navy/military background checks (?)

    DanznRN replied to baby_gurl0604's topic in Government, Military

    Vette Man- I'm always checking in, I just don't open my big mouth unless I think I can help or be of use to someone. I've been on vacation for 10 days, so I'm catching up. I'm trying to get more...

  22. Deployments in military nursing

    DanznRN replied to mistyval's topic in Government, Military

    Misty- I sent you a PM. I'll reserve any more comments, unless someone wants to hear from me, been on vacation. LT

  23. Navy- Info needed!!!!

    DanznRN replied to baby_gurl0604's topic in Government, Military

    I'm going with Josh on this one. Neither one of these may disqualify you out right, but it will raise some eyebrows. Keep in mind, if you're in the desert and your Crohn's flares, it could be a...

  24. Navy/military background checks (?)

    DanznRN replied to baby_gurl0604's topic in Government, Military

    My .02 cents. The EPSQ is the anacronym for the background check, ask me what it stands for and I couldn't tell you. It takes about an hour to do, even on the computer. You have to provide certain...

  25. Sigonella, Sicily-Civilian Nurse

    DanznRN replied to ChristinaRN2B05's topic in Government, Military

    Christina- Sorry it took so long, been on vacation. You would have to call the hospital direct as all thoise positions are done through personal contract. Currently, there are no positions open that...