lubdubRN

lubdubRN specializes in Cardiac/Thoracic Surgery ICU.

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1. Navy Officer Nurse Corp

   lubdubRN replied to MaleRNstudent21's topic in Government

   Your detailer is the person that arranges your orders to your duty stations. You can speak with your detailer to "negotiate" meaning for your particular job what locations is open that will still fulfill the navy needs and possibly close to yours.

2. Navy Officer Nurse Corp

   lubdubRN replied to MaleRNstudent21's topic in Government

   I formerly was active duty Navy enlisted. At the time my kids were 5 and 6 years old. My kids remained with my parents during boot camp and subsequent training school, but when it was all over I wanted my children with me. There were a lot of people ...

3. Navy Officer Nurse Corp

   lubdubRN replied to MaleRNstudent21's topic in Government

   I think Just Cause just put it all in a nutshell, and would concur that it would be impossible to get your BSN while enlisted unless you apply to a program that would allow you to focus on your degree with the desired end of becoming an officer. Ther...

4. Navy Officer Nurse Corp

   lubdubRN replied to MaleRNstudent21's topic in Government

   I put down Portsmouth Naval Hosp, VA as my first North Carolina, and then Bethesda. I will definitely keep you posted. I agree it is good to know someone.

5. Navy Officer Nurse Corp

   lubdubRN replied to MaleRNstudent21's topic in Government

   Hey guys, Thanks for the encouragement:rcgtku:. March will probably be warmer. I talked with my recruiter today she admitted she just plain ol' forgot about the form. so I believe that things will work out how they are supposed to as well. Sassy may...

6. Navy Officer Nurse Corp

   lubdubRN replied to MaleRNstudent21's topic in Government

   Sassysailor, AAGGGGHHHHH!!!!:scrm: I got a call from my recruiter today telling me is missing some paperwork. We just went over everything last week and she told me we had all we needed. Now, since the board meets on the 28th, I am not in the two we...

7. Navy Officer Nurse Corp

   lubdubRN replied to MaleRNstudent21's topic in Government

   I started running and working out in December. I will be taking a swim class in Feb. I am trying to prepare as much as possible. How long did it take YOU after the board meeting that you get your decision? What was your first choice? I hope that you ...

8. Navy Officer Nurse Corp

   lubdubRN replied to MaleRNstudent21's topic in Government

   Hey Jordaa!!! I am so happy to know that all is going well with you in Bethesda. I am currently waiting for the board date of Jan 28 or 29th. My packet was sent off on Friday and I hope to have it go to the board for the above date. It has to be ther...

9. Do you sign "RN' after your name OUTSIDE of the hospital?

   lubdubRN replied to uscstu4lfe's topic in General Nursing

   Yeah I must admit I was ready to fire "RN" out of every writing utensil I used to signed my name with when I passed my boards, but then said....Nah!!! But I too have done it on accident.

10. I'm having trouble dealing.....long, sorry

    lubdubRN replied to edisongirl25's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses take care of others, however we are infamous for feeling guilt or playing the "I'm fine" card, when it comes down to us needing to be taken care of. There's only one of you...take good care of the you that you have!! My prayers are with you an...

11. Medically Disqualified

    lubdubRN replied to Finalapproach's topic in Government

    I just yesterday went to MEPS. I was recommended for a waiver. How long does this process usually take? I was kind of nervous when they wrote disqualified...then the final review recommended this.

12. Navy Officer Nurse Corp

    lubdubRN replied to MaleRNstudent21's topic in Government

    Thank you Jordaa and Just cause....I will be sure to ask about the board meeting dates...I feel better knowing that its less than the 90 days I was told!! Oh one more question... the MEPS physical....you have to wait 10 days after the physical to re...

13. Navy Officer Nurse Corp

    lubdubRN replied to MaleRNstudent21's topic in Government

    Sassysailor, How is it going for you?

14. Navy Officer Nurse Corp

    lubdubRN replied to MaleRNstudent21's topic in Government

    I am in the process of gathering my packet. I have filled out the clearance form (pheeeewww!!!) and have done the interviews. I have been cleared for a physical for next week Dec 18. My original recruiter meeting was Nov 10....I thought it has been g...

15. Navy Officer Nurse Corp

    lubdubRN replied to MaleRNstudent21's topic in Government

    Thanks Just cause....yes I am currently in the process of applying. I met with a recruiter and she sent me the paperwork to get started. Man its a lot!!!! but I am on it.