DanznRN

DanznRN RN

ER, Trauma, US Navy

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  1. Health Professions Loan Repayment Program

    DanznRN replied to scout2505's topic in Government, Military

    As of last year for the Navy, you couldn't apply for the program until you had been in for at least 3 years. Unless something has changed you'll have to wait. I applied last year and was declined...

  2. Q about Navy Corpsman

    DanznRN replied to neenja's topic in Government, Military

    All depends on where you are and who you ask. Best I can give is they are somewhere between an EMT and an LPN. Every hospital uses corpsmen in a different way. In the field they are just short of...

  3. I'm thinking of Joining the Navy as a Nurse... ?

    DanznRN replied to Wheaties's topic in Government, Military

    To add on to what was said above, look into the NCP, Nurse Candidate Program, and finish school FIRST. DO NOT come in as an E-3, yes you get $1500/ month and all that stuff. As an Officer you get...

  4. Question for any single mother or dual military Army Nurses?

    DanznRN replied to carliboo30's topic in Government, Military

    Carliboo- Can't speak for the Army, but my wife and I have been in the Navy together since 2003. I've been in since 1997 and she came on in 2003. For us it has been O.K. We have 3 kids (8,5, and 2)...

  5. unofficially officially

    DanznRN replied to Gennaver's topic in Government, Military

    Gen- Congrats!!! After all this time, you finally achieved your goal. I am so very happy for you, it has to feel GOOD!!!! LCDR(s)

  6. Max age for Navy Reserve nurses

    DanznRN replied to cajjj's topic in Government, Military

    Yes, going for the nursing degree first is a better idea. As far as kids go, I've got 8,6, and 2 and the Mrs. and I are both active duty, so it can be done. LCDR(s)

  7. Navy, Hospital Corpman transition to LVN/LPN?

    DanznRN replied to cajjj's topic in Government, Military

    As far as the Corpsmen to LPN/LVN goes, there are only 3 states that I know that do it, CA, NY, and IL. There may be more, just have to check. LCDR(s)

  8. Max age for Navy Reserve nurses

    DanznRN replied to cajjj's topic in Government, Military

    I totally agree with Gen on what she has said above, however I offer this. Are wanting to go Reserves or active duty? There was a time when I first came in that Navy nurses were referred to as...

  9. loans

    DanznRN replied to iluvmynavyman's topic in Government, Military

    To my knowledge the Navy offers a similar program once on active duty and you have to apply and compete for it. I think you have to have at least 3 years in before you're eligible. I've been in for...

  10. Navy, Hospital Corpman transition to LVN/LPN?

    DanznRN replied to cajjj's topic in Government, Military

    Although true that as a corpsman you can transition to being an LPN/LVN, there is no active duty billet for such in the Navy. It is a perk of becoming a corpsman that you can do such a thing. Also...

  11. scope of practice?

    DanznRN replied to dm22's topic in Government, Military

    No problem, glad to help. Let me know if you need more info. LCDR(s)

  12. scope of practice?

    DanznRN replied to dm22's topic in Government, Military

    Dm22- Ah, Independent Duty Corpsmen (IDCs) are a bread all unto themselves. They fall somewhere between a nurse and a doctor, more like a PA. They are trained to practice independently in the field,...

  13. scope of practice?

    DanznRN replied to dm22's topic in Government, Military

    Depends on what you mean. Navy nurses generally have more autonomy with decision making, at least I do/ did. I'm an ER/ Trauma nurse and we don't always wait for the doc to hand out his orders, if...

  14. Mecp

    DanznRN replied to yamaharaven's topic in Government, Military

    AT1- Just do me one favor, please let me know if you end up going through with MECP, I'd like to know, thanks. LCDR(s)

  15. Mecp

    DanznRN replied to yamaharaven's topic in Government, Military

    AT1- As far as ED, standing for Emergency Department vs. ER Emergency Room. It all depends on where you are and what people want to call it, my last command got bent out of shape if you said ER....

  16. Mecp

    DanznRN replied to yamaharaven's topic in Government, Military

    AT1- Ah, now I got you on the age thing. The reason I was a little gruff at first is that we have had people come on here from overseas and ask lots of military questions that don't fit the board....

  17. Mecp

    DanznRN replied to yamaharaven's topic in Government, Military

    No offense, but something is not right. You say your an active duty sailor, but your profile says your 61 years old, what are really looking for? Where are you currently stationed? How many years...

  18. OIS 7th-8th July

    DanznRN replied to carib76's topic in Government, Military

    Ouch!! OIS in July, make sure you drink plenty of water. I was there in AUG of 97 and it was, let's just say it was pretty warm. then agagin it's better than going in the winter, not fun. Congrats...

  19. Deployment preparation

    DanznRN replied to cookie52784's topic in Government, Military

    As I posted my reply, I realized it says you are in Silver Spring, MD, you still there? Are you stationed at Bethesda? I live in Charles Town, WV and the Mrs. is stationed at Bethesda. What floor...

  20. Deployment preparation

    DanznRN replied to cookie52784's topic in Government, Military

    If you can't get C4, you can always just take TNCC somewhere. I never went to C4, but I've had TNCC for the last 10 years. I'd definitely get as many certs as you can, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, even ABLS if...

  21. Have PCS orders and now NCLEX date, if good, then "ORDERS"

    DanznRN replied to Gennaver's topic in Government, Military

    I hear you on the multiple classes, makes sense now. LCDR(s)

  22. Have PCS orders and now NCLEX date, if good, then "ORDERS"

    DanznRN replied to Gennaver's topic in Government, Military

    Congrats on getting to this point Gen, I know it's been hard for you. Good luck on the NCLEX, I'm sure you'll do well. As far as uniforms, don't you buy those once you get to OBLC? We were told to...

  23. Navy Nurse Questions

    DanznRN replied to belabelisa's topic in Government, Military

    That would be 2 years, provided you don't kill anyone, it's an automatic thing. LCDR(s)

  24. Navy Nurse Questions

    DanznRN replied to belabelisa's topic in Government, Military

    O.K. First of all, going to Med/ Surg is not old guard thinking, that's new guard. The thought process being that if you have general nursing knowledge, a.k.a Med/ surg experience, you'll be more...

  25. Dependent AF spouse RN questions

    DanznRN replied to lauritasol's topic in Government, Military

    Yeah, being in different areas of the military I have heard is near impossible. since we are both nurses, it's a lot more simpler. As for kids, we have three working on #4 as we speak, it makes...