ArmyRNOB

ArmyRNOB

L&D, Mother-Baby, Special Care Nursery

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  1. the assessment schedule

    Hospital policy is important but ACOG and AWHONN clearly state the minimum accepted amount of assessments as well. I don't have time to look them up for you but everywhere I've worked has followed...
  2. The military is all salary. I think new LTs are starting out around $50K with all the housing allowances, free health care, etc. But you don't get paid
  3. wow, so proactive! I love
  4. Orientation length??

    Congrats on getting your dream job. In my last facility that had a NICU it was 6 months for new grads. I worked across the hall in L&D which was also 6 months for new grads. Best of
  5. Information Overload!

    Check out IAFN's website for info on training and certification as well. They have some good stuff on
  6. Army Branch Transfer

    You are right; there are many hoops to jump through in order to be eligible for FNEP. This is very typical of these funded education programs - I am going through something similar myself. Waivers are...
  7. MTF's and Civilian Side Nursing Questions

    I have been a nurse-manager at an MTF. We were severely restricted at hiring new grads. Our facility required a year of experience prior to hire, and you would be a GS-10. If we decided to hire a new...
  8. How do you like Tricare?

    I love Tricare. It's so easy and there are hardly any forms. I especially love how I can just go gets meds at the pharmacy and not have to wait for them to call the doc to verify the script and call...
  9. Psych NP in the Military

    It's true that the Army has been able to met their recruiting goals for new grads, but I can tell you that they are definitely looking for psych NPs. I have no idea how many they need but every year...
  10. Can you join military with an ADN?

    I've heard that the Army Nurse Corps actually made their recruiting mission last year. For sure they will only take BSNs on active duty. All the other branches of the Army require their officers to...
  11. Army Female Engagement Teams/Cultural Support Team

    A friend of mine volunteered for this and was told that she is too old! She's only 36. I think it would be an interesting experience myself but I'm currently on another mission that precludes...
  12. Who is in the OR during a c-section?

    Where I work it is bare bones staffing. This is who is present: OB Doc Scrub Tech (who acts as First Assist as well) CRNA Pediatrician OR Nurse Baby Nurse We require the pedi to be there as the...