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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. 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...

  4. 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

  5. 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...

  6. 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...

  7. 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...

  8. I'm bad w/ultrasound, any advice?

    deftonez188 posted a topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Hello fellow nursefolk! I'm new to PICC nursing (my facility is military and doesn't have a 'PICC' nurse position, it just happens to be whoever is on that is qualified) and i'm doing great except......

  9. 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...

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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...

  13. 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

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

    deftonez188 posted a topic in Government, Military

    Hello Fellow Nursefolk, I'm an active duty Navy nurse (O-3) and I'm looking for some advice from people who are in the know… …Do I need a Master's to make O-4 these days? I ask because I...

  15. 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...

  16. 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;...

  17. 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

  18. New grad PCSing to Camp Pendleton

    deftonez188 replied to Rondina's topic in Government, Military

    Was stationed at NHCP once - most new Ensigns end up working on either the Multiservice Ward or Postpartum. After doing your 'time,' people often transition to other floors like the ER/ICU. Be aware -...

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

    deftonez188 replied to deftonez188's topic in Government, Military

    I appreciate the feedback. I've been accepted to a few different Master's programs for things I'm interested in but of which aren't nursing related (one isn't even closely related to healthcare). In...

  20. I'm bad w/ultrasound, any advice?

    deftonez188 replied to deftonez188's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    We do not have needle guides (I wish!) - our kits are Navilyst and I know they make them, but they aren't included in the standard kit we use. I watched a few videos on insertion after reading your...

  21. NG tube output - any guesses?

    deftonez188 posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    Had a pt with a possible small bowel obstruction (bowel sounds were great, asymptomatic pt with a prior bm that am, no distention, etc.) unconfirmed by CT that had low intermittent NG suction with a...

  22. NG tube output - any guesses?

    deftonez188 replied to deftonez188's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Yes, they weren't given anything. Of course, I can't watch them 24 hours a day if that's what you

  23. Is the military hiring?

    deftonez188 replied to super4's topic in Government, Military

    I don't believe you have to worry about recruiters trying to pull the wool over your eyes to get in. They don't have to - most people are competing for what little slots they do put out annually, or...

  24. Navy Nurse

    deftonez188 replied to jcecere's topic in Government, Military

    3) You will deploy to a warzone even if you are an L&D nurse - a good friend of mine will be heading out soon, and he works postpartum. Keep in mind, according to the CNO: Navy hospitals only...

  25. ODS - Weight - Navy

    deftonez188 replied to Motherofcorgis's topic in Government, Military

    I finished ODS this year - I can't say it's the same for nurses, but for the med students who were overweight, they were sent home the day the drill instructors came in. Try to get down or past your...