DanznRN

DanznRN RN

ER, Trauma, US Navy

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  1. Sigonella, Sicily-Civilian Nurse

    DanznRN replied to ChristinaRN2B05's topic in Government, Military

    Christina- Hi, my name is LT Dan D'Aurora, most call me LT Dan. Anyway, I have been stationed here, Sigonella, for the past 2+ years and I have some bad news for you. About a 1 1/2 years ago they...

  2. Need advice to join navy as green card holder

    DanznRN replied to kelly302's topic in Government, Military

    Kelly- Sounds good. Good luck with whatever decision you make. I'm happy to answer any questions you may have. In regards to the recruiter, keep your guard up and be aware of what they are trying...

  3. Need advice to join navy as green card holder

    DanznRN replied to kelly302's topic in Government, Military

    Yes, people who have their BSN and experience come into the Navy. It is the citizenship thing that is the red flag. The recruiter should not be attempting to bring a nurse with a degree into the...

  4. Need advice to join navy as green card holder

    DanznRN replied to kelly302's topic in Government, Military

    Kelly- Question #1: In order to be a nurse in the military, you have to be an officer, they go together. There is not such thing as a non-officer nurse. Question #2: It is not completly impossible to...

  5. Need advice to join navy as green card holder

    DanznRN replied to kelly302's topic in Government, Military

    I thought I'd chime in and put my .02 cents in to help. 1. You have to be a U.S. citizen to be a commissioned officer, it has nothing to do with being a nurse. It's the officer part of being a nurse...

  6. Navy- Info needed!!!!

    DanznRN replied to baby_gurl0604's topic in Government, Military

    Smattles- Yes, my wife and I are both in the Navy and we are both nurses. Fortunately for us we have not deployed at the same time. However, we do have to have the family care plan put together in...

  7. Navy- Info needed!!!!

    DanznRN replied to baby_gurl0604's topic in Government, Military

    Food for thought..... What better way to take care of your kids as a Mom, but to step up and ensure their safety and security by defending it on the frontline. I know I sound like a bleeding heart...

  8. Navy- Info needed!!!!

    DanznRN replied to baby_gurl0604's topic in Government, Military

    Smattles- As far as deployment schedule for new nurses, I'll give you the historic perspective. Historically, new nurses were not touched for the hirst 2 years of their career, those are supposed to...

  9. Married to the USMC, want to join USN NC...

    DanznRN replied to k_co_85's topic in Government, Military

    Vette Man- C'mon, money's not everything. Trust me, sometimes it truly isn't worth it. The sacrifice the family makes as a whole is truly very hard. LT

  10. Navy retirement question

    DanznRN replied to baby_gurl0604's topic in Government, Military

    Its is still officially 20 years. Occasionally, the Navy will offer people to retire at 15, but that is only when they are trying to clear out overfilled positions. I don't forsee them offering...

  11. Navy- Info needed!!!!

    DanznRN replied to baby_gurl0604's topic in Government, Military

    Baby- Did you ask them why someone else has to call you? Did they give you a time frame? Where are you located? All recruiting offices report to a district office. For instance I was in West...

  12. AD military member with costochondritis and fibromyalgia

    DanznRN replied to thatgroovychic's topic in Government, Military

    Fibromyalgia yes, costochondritis yes, chronic costochondritis never in the 9 years that I have been a nurse. Fibromyalgia is not a funconditionto have, why do ask? LT

  13. Navy- Info needed!!!!

    DanznRN replied to baby_gurl0604's topic in Government, Military

    Baby- If I remember correctly it has been about 2-3 weeks since he/she contacted you, right? Sounds like he/she may not have any experience recruiting medical people or they were not an officer...

  14. Married to the USMC, want to join USN NC...

    DanznRN replied to k_co_85's topic in Government, Military

    I feel better now, I thought that the post I left was a bit too harsh. Now I know others feel the same way I do, talk about validation. LT

  15. Married to the USMC, want to join USN NC...

    DanznRN replied to k_co_85's topic in Government, Military

    K- My name is LT D'Aurora and I have been in the Navy for 9 years, I'll give you my opinion and impressions based on my experience in the Navy. Learn this saying, "if the Navy wanted you to have a...

  16. Base information

    DanznRN replied to cookie52784's topic in Government, Military

    Candice- Good deal on Bethesda. We are coming back at the end of May to look for a house. As far as when you report to the hospital. You will be authorized 10 days advanced leave to take after OIS...

  17. Navy- Info needed!!!!

    DanznRN replied to baby_gurl0604's topic in Government, Military

    TraumaRUs- Me make you jealous? You graduate from your CNS program in a few months. I start mine in August, going to the University of Maryland in Baltimore. Its a blended CNS/ERNP program, however...

  18. Navy- Info needed!!!!

    DanznRN replied to baby_gurl0604's topic in Government, Military

    Josh- As for now, I'm not sure how they are handling this now. Things have changed so much since the Iraq war, people are jumping from place to place without regard to coasts. That plus the fact...

  19. Navy- Info needed!!!!

    DanznRN replied to baby_gurl0604's topic in Government, Military

    Baby_gurl- For DUINS, you have to have been in the Navy about 4 years minimum, you have to be on your second set orders. There is a package you have to put together and then you compete for spots in...

  20. Navy- Info needed!!!!

    DanznRN replied to baby_gurl0604's topic in Government, Military

    Baby_gurl- My name is LT D'Aurora, most call me LT Dan. I have been in the Navy Nurse Corps since 1997. I came in through the Nurse Candidate Program. I actually got out of the service for 11months...

  21. Base information

    DanznRN replied to cookie52784's topic in Government, Military

    Cookie- Sounds good, good luck. Like I said, let us know where you end up. Fun thing, my wife's name is Candace, too. LT

  22. Is a BSN Mandatory For Military Nursing?

    DanznRN replied to Gin Gin's topic in Government, Military

    Right, they will enlist you and then make you a corpsmen, I don't think so. They'll try anything, I swear. LT

  23. Is a BSN Mandatory For Military Nursing?

    DanznRN replied to Gin Gin's topic in Government, Military

    I believe the Army reserves willtake you with an ADN. Look for a person named Corvette Guy on here, he has the info on this. As far as the NAvy is concerned, we only take BSNs. LT

  24. Base information

    DanznRN replied to cookie52784's topic in Government, Military

    Cookie- I did OIS in AUG-SEP '97 and the Mrs. did OIS in SEP-OCT '03. A lot of things ahd changed up there in those years. If you are not in shape now, you will be when you leave. They had the...

  25. Civilian Hospitals vs. Military??

    DanznRN replied to onesmallspark's topic in Government, Military

    I'm feeling outnumbered here...HA-HA!! LT