DanznRN

DanznRN RN

ER, Trauma, US Navy

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  1. Having teenagers and being in the Military

    DanznRN replied to wtbcrna's topic in Government, Military

    Things are good, getting settled. As with any new place lots of things need attention. The unit has been without stable leadership for almost a year now, they've had 3 DivOs and 6 LPOs in the last...

  2. Having teenagers and being in the Military

    DanznRN replied to wtbcrna's topic in Government, Military

    WTB- You may remember that I have kids too, but mine are younger (9,6,2). I know they are not teenagers, but they have started the grumblings about moving. What we try and do is highlight where...

  3. finally talked to a recruiter!!

    DanznRN replied to crazylilkelly's topic in Government, Military

    Kelly- Keep hanging in there, I'm glad you are continuing to try. I'm short nurses in the ED and could use your help, so tell them to hurry up, Ha-Ha!!! LCDR

  4. Active Duty Assignment

    DanznRN replied to Dr.Nurse2b's topic in Government, Military

    Kindly tell the SSG that you appreciate all his/ her help and tell them you want to speak with an Officer/ Healthcare Recruiter and you will no longer be dealing with them. Request an actual phone...

  5. Active Duty Assignment

    DanznRN replied to Dr.Nurse2b's topic in Government, Military

    Sal- First, I'm Navy so I could be wrong, but I have never heard of any officer going through Basic training, we don't. Second, as an officer you do not "enlist," that's for enlisted people. You get...

  6. Help! Navy Nurse Canidate Program!

    DanznRN replied to CarolinaMarie 45's topic in Government, Military

    Meg pretty much nailed it for the app. process. I did the NCP program back in '95-'97 and it was pretty much the same. As for Navy experiences, do a search maybe using my username to filter and you...

  7. nursing navy student?

    DanznRN replied to gahnosah's topic in Government, Military

    You could look into the Nurse Candidate Program, but I believe that is for BSNs only. The Navy generally doesn't bring Master's prepared nurses on active duty as a direct assession, they normally...

  8. I got in!!!!!

    DanznRN replied to JazzyT's topic in Government, Military

    CONGRATS!!! All good things come to those who wait, right? LCDR

  9. should i join NAVY reserves nursing now? advice please?

    DanznRN replied to Wheel3's topic in Government, Military

    I'll take a crack at your questions, keep in mind that reserves and active duty are 2 different animals all together. I have been active duty Navy for the last 10+ years so my answers are going to be...

  10. promoting to 1st LT soon

    DanznRN replied to PRicanRN's topic in Government, Military

    CONGRATS!! Nice job, happy to hear your moving up. LCDR

  11. Is military nursing honestly better or worse than civilian?

    DanznRN replied to Dino's topic in Government, Military

    I'm going to use your post to answer the questions you asked one at a time. The answers I give are based off of 10+ years as a Navy Nurse, some answers you may not like, some you will, but I answer...

  12. Navy BEFORE or AFTER bsn???

    DanznRN replied to TellyTelz's topic in Government, Military

    No problem, happy to help. LCDR

  13. volunteering for iraq?

    DanznRN replied to crazylilkelly's topic in Government, Military

    Crazy- There are generally no nurses stationed permanently on the Mercy or Comfort. When in port there is a skeleton crew on board that keeps the lights on and the water running. When they get ready...

  14. volunteering for iraq?

    DanznRN replied to crazylilkelly's topic in Government, Military

    Crazy- I agree with LTJG PM, more often than not you will work for about 1 year before you get deployed anywhere. Keep in mind that's not an absolute, there were 2 ENS in my wife's facility that got...

  15. what theory does the veterans hospital use?

    DanznRN replied to IIIseeyaa's topic in Government, Military

    I thought most hospitals, civilian and military, were moving away from "nursing theory" in favor of "evidence based practice." I just finished my Master's and that's all we talked about, don't think...

  16. Gonna try going back in as a navy nurse!

    DanznRN replied to crazylilkelly's topic in Government, Military

    Crazy- Good luck!! With WTB on that one as well, going in asking for the waiver to speed the process. LCDR

  17. Navy BEFORE or AFTER bsn???

    DanznRN replied to TellyTelz's topic in Government, Military

    Yes, you will be "eligible," but that doesn't mean you'll receive it. For the loan repayment program you have to apply for it like a scholarship. The Navy will evaluate your record and determine...

  18. Are Locs Allowed???

    DanznRN replied to TellyTelz's topic in Government, Military

    I concur with WTB, "dreads" will not be permitted in the Navy. As a matter of fact, there are rules regarding such things as radical fingernail polish for women as well. you may want to look into...

  19. Navy BEFORE or AFTER bsn???

    DanznRN replied to TellyTelz's topic in Government, Military

    Yup, then with the NCP you will get your BSN before you actually get commissioned. By getting accepted for the NCP does not put you on active duty. It just obligates you to go active once you finish...

  20. what theory does the veterans hospital use?

    DanznRN replied to IIIseeyaa's topic in Government, Military

    OH THAT IS TOO FUNNY, HA-HA!!!! LCDR

  21. Navy BEFORE or AFTER bsn???

    DanznRN replied to TellyTelz's topic in Government, Military

    You need to find out what program they are offering you, the actual name. If they want you to come on active duty and then get your BSN while active, don't do that it'll never happen. If they are...

  22. midwifery in the navy

    DanznRN replied to crazylilkelly's topic in Government, Military

    Too funny!! LCDR

  23. midwifery in the navy

    DanznRN replied to crazylilkelly's topic in Government, Military

    WOW!! When were you in Sig? We were there from 2003-2006. We want to go back after we get through with this tour. Wife and I always talk about being there more about the food and WINE then...

  24. midwifery in the navy

    DanznRN replied to crazylilkelly's topic in Government, Military

    Answer: yes, not many though. There are more civilian contracts than there are military. My wife is L&D and working on her midwifery as we speak, really she went TAD to her school for a week for...

  25. husband & wifey in military?

    DanznRN replied to crazylilkelly's topic in Government, Military

    Having been active duty before you know that is possible, especially if you are both in different careers. My wife and I are both active duty and we're both nurses. Our senior explained it like...