deftonez188

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1. active duty while attaining an MSN/DNP

   deftonez188 replied to rnvmei's topic in Government, Military

   Doable, but you may need to strategize it. I saved my MSN for an overseas tour where things were 'slower' but it was still pretty rough with work and collateral duties necessary. It can be exhausting...

2. Hours as Navy nurse

   deftonez188 replied to Jjrn18's topic in Government, Military

   Navy here. I don't want you to take this the wrong way, but how will you handle deployments where you are gone for months at a time with your family concerns? I've worked 5 12's maybe twice in 6+...

3. DNP should be the Minimum Entry Practice

   deftonez188 replied to nqe9650's topic in General Nursing

   Sounds like a troll post. For an NP prepared at the doctorate level, the writing in that post has me concerned if

4. Army or Navy

   deftonez188 replied to lselvio's topic in Government, Military

   The majority of the patients I see in a military hospital are dependents and retirees, which is typically reflective of the civilian population's health status (read: same). Military members 'may' be...

5. Nurse Investigators/Nurse Coroners

   deftonez188 replied to trenadamm's topic in Forensic

   Are there male SANE's? Yup. I'm a male sexual assault examiner. I think it has to do with how you develop a rapport with the person presenting for care - letting them know they are safe, that they are...

6. Need advice regarding Mavy Nurse Candidate Program

   deftonez188 replied to Chris6991's topic in Government, Military

   Having been both enlisted, and currently a Navy officer - do not enlist if you are going to soon be a practicing RN. That's bananas. If you want to join the NCP, as I did, you'd best straighten out...

7. Health care military recruiter locator, HELP !

   deftonez188 replied to Proud_happy_nurse2b's topic in Government, Military

   Heck even with your license and experience, don't expect an immediate call-back. Patience and persistence. The National Guard or Reserve would probably be easier to get into, but just know that they...

8. FNP in Navy

   deftonez188 replied to Emalarkey487's topic in Government, Military

   Smaller commands (ex: overseas) can expect to see more FNP use in their respective roles. Ours is a provider, and manager of 100000000 things. I don't envy

9. Navy Nursing

   deftonez188 replied to ab2680's topic in Government, Military

   The military won't pay for you to break a civilian contract you have that isn't education-related. Student loans? Maybe - even then they'll 'help' not

10. Joining the military in pursuit of CRNA

    deftonez188 replied to Hanelines's topic in Government, Military

    As the poster above me said, you'll 95% chance end up on Med Surg or Post Partum. You 'may' be allowed to transfer after a certain amount of time, or you may not. I spent 3 years in Med Surg - but...

11. Toluidine Blue...

    deftonez188 posted a topic in Forensic

    New sexual assault examiner here - anyone have tips for removing excess toluidine blue? I've been using surgi-lube and it does remove a good portion of the dye, but much of it remains even in...

12. New grad PCSing to Camp Pendleton

    deftonez188 replied to Rondina's topic in Government, Military

    Shoot me a message when you get to Pendleton. I still know most of the people you'll be working

13. Advice: Do I need an MSN to promote?

    deftonez188 replied to deftonez188's topic in Government, Military

    Yes, you're probably right SoldierNurse22 I've tangled with some of the administrative side of the house. Not really my cup of tea - generating endless data and 15 meetings a week really brought me...

14. New grad PCSing to Camp Pendleton

    deftonez188 replied to Rondina's topic in Government, Military

    Likely if you show some competence in Med-Surg and express interest in working MSW - you'll work MSW. It doesn't hurt to mention your future interests (ICU/ED). MSW = Ill newborn, pediatric, adult;...

15. Advice: Do I need an MSN to promote?

    deftonez188 replied to deftonez188's topic in Government, Military

    That's an option I've considered. The clinical requirements with my family obligations make it unlikely outside of