DanznRN

DanznRN RN

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  1. Tell me the bad side about being a Navy nurse...

    DanznRN replied to KDRUS22's topic in Government, Military

    KD- I live in West Virgina, so I'm Eastern time. I'm available mostly during the day from about 0830 (when I drop the kids off) until about 1545 (when I pick them up). As for kids we have 3, all...

  2. questions regarding navy nurse corps

    DanznRN replied to jcruz's topic in Government, Military

    Jcruz- All you need now is your license, Navy won't consider you until you have your license, the BSN is fine. Have you not taken the test yet or just waiting to get the license from them? There is...

  3. Advice 4 joinin navy as medical corpsman

    DanznRN replied to soon2Bnavy's topic in Government, Military

    GaBoy61- Funny, I used to live in Lindenhurst, near the Gurnee Mall. I was stationed at Great Lakes from 2000-2003 in the ICU/ PACU. As for the Marines, that was the 2nd FSSG out of Camp LeJeuene....

  4. Tell me the bad side about being a Navy nurse...

    DanznRN replied to KDRUS22's topic in Government, Military

    KD- I'm available most days during the day. I don't go back to work until the 25th, so once you speak with the recruiter feel free to give me a call and we can discuss the info, make sure you're...

  5. Advice 4 joinin navy as medical corpsman

    DanznRN replied to soon2Bnavy's topic in Government, Military

    Above anything else, you will have to get the age waiver no matter what being 46. the odds of becoming a corpsmen are slim ti none mind you, nothing to do with your age. Already possessing a nursing...

  6. Tell me the bad side about being a Navy nurse...

    DanznRN replied to KDRUS22's topic in Government, Military

    Psalm- You are correct, nurses from different services serve in each others facilities. We have Army nurses serving in Navy hospitals, as an FYI to all, the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda...

  7. Tell me the bad side about being a Navy nurse...

    DanznRN replied to KDRUS22's topic in Government, Military

    Psalm, not sure when you were a medic, but things have changed. Diego Garcia is strictly a volunteer assignment, can't get there unless you ask for it. It's also 1 year orders, doable, not...

  8. Tell me the bad side about being a Navy nurse...

    DanznRN replied to KDRUS22's topic in Government, Military

    Just going to piggyback a little on to what was said by Psalm cause it's pretty close, just a thing or two though. This question your asking is not really a black/ white, good/ bad answer. If you...

  9. Prior experience and entering rank

    DanznRN replied to wanttobeanavynurse's topic in Government, Military

    It all depends, my wife had 3+ years as an L&D nurse and tried to get time in grade for it and they said no. They said because those 3 years were as an ADN that it didn't count. They used to do...

  10. Army Vs Air Force

    DanznRN replied to untamable07's topic in Government, Military

    DW- Absolutely, if you are need to lose a few pounds, you have to start now. the Navy will not even begin to consider you if you don't meet the minimum standards. Here's a link to the Navy PRT site,...

  11. Army/Military Nursing

    DanznRN replied to midwesternboy's topic in Government, Military

    Mid- Once you get your first tour out of the way, getting overseas is not very hard at all, you just have to want to go where they send you. As far as FNPs, the Navy is beginning to use them more and...

  12. Army Vs Air Force

    DanznRN replied to untamable07's topic in Government, Military

    If you have Navy questions, please let me know, sounds like you have the wrong impression of being a Navy nurse. I can help, let me know. WTB- Sent you a PM. LCDR

  13. Army/Military Nursing

    DanznRN replied to midwesternboy's topic in Government, Military

    Does anyone know how much of a guarantee a new graduate has in what base they will be assigned to? I know the Navy can guarantee in writing where you go, but not too sure about the Army? The Navy will...

  14. Nurse corps websites

    DanznRN replied to dm22's topic in Government, Military

    hours of sleep :) AHHHH, I remember those days, good times, good times. I was watching a video my recruiter gave me, and on it was a Naval Officer who was both a nurse and a SEAL. Do they have nurses...

  15. Joining the Navy

    DanznRN replied to nautticca's topic in Government, Military

    Nautticca- There are multiple posts in this forum regarding your questions, do a search and you'll find tons of information. Take a look at one of the recent ones entitled, "Wanting to join the...

  16. Nurse corps websites

    DanznRN replied to dm22's topic in Government, Military

    DM22- Just finished DUINS, what would you like to know? CRNA is covered under the DUINS program, so let me know what you want to know specifically about it, I also have a friend that is a CRNA in the...

  17. Considering the military, just accepted to a BSN program, but have children

    DanznRN replied to fmrnicumom's topic in Government, Military

    KD- You may have gotten a few of my posts mixed up. I did say that the Navy was paying for my tuition and I got my salary, but that is for Grad school, my Master's. I've been in the Navy for 10...

  18. Considering the military, just accepted to a BSN program, but have children

    DanznRN replied to fmrnicumom's topic in Government, Military

    Tiffany- Unfortunately I do not know much about it, it may be the same as the Nurse Candidate Program, but I truly don't have experience with it. The Navy changes it's program names all the time and...

  19. Considering the military, just accepted to a BSN program, but have children

    DanznRN replied to fmrnicumom's topic in Government, Military

    Tiffany- As a side note about your son. The Navy has the EFM, Exceptional Family Member program for families that have kids with special needs, such as his Epilepsy. In these cases, they try and...

  20. Considering the military, just accepted to a BSN program, but have children

    DanznRN replied to fmrnicumom's topic in Government, Military

    I have been Navy for the past 10+ years and the Mrs. joined 4 years ago. I'll give you my perspective from the Navy side as best as I can. Keep in mind, we all have different experiences, both good...

  21. Childcare for AD dependants

    DanznRN replied to The Little Greek's topic in Government, Military

    All depends on where you are headed. Once you have orders, some of the CDCs would let you get on the waiting list if you sent them a copy of your orders. don't know if they still do that though. We...

  22. Considering the military, just accepted to a BSN program, but have children

    DanznRN replied to fmrnicumom's topic in Government, Military

    Been in the Navy for 10+ years, have 3 kids and the Mrs. is active duty as well. What are your concerns regarding being married with kids in the military? You state, "I have heard this may not be an...

  23. Childcare for AD dependants

    DanznRN replied to The Little Greek's topic in Government, Military

    Greek- I've got 3 kids and my wife and I are both active duty, so childcare is always a concern. In the past we have used the CDC, Child Development Center, which is the childcare on base. The cost...

  24. Navy Officer Indoctrination School tips

    DanznRN replied to navygirl's topic in Government, Military

    Well, there you have it. She should have the info., most recent info i could give would be from 2003 when my wife went and 1997 when I went, I'd go with Momma. Hey, Allison, where'd you end up? LCDR...

  25. Navy Officer Indoctrination School tips

    DanznRN replied to navygirl's topic in Government, Military

    Unless they changed the name and I missed it, never heard of ODS. That's a new one, let me check to see if they are the same, don't want to advise on the wrong school. LCDR