wanttobeanavynurse

wanttobeanavynurse specializes in Pediatrics: Neuro/Ortho/Trauma, Now ER.

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1. Navy ODS Study Material

   wanttobeanavynurse replied to Jams95's topic in Government, Military

   hi sw224439! welcome to nmcp! there will be a lot of new nurses arriving in september/october. 1. what is the general attire for a navy nurse? do we report to work in uniforms? assigned scrubs based...

2. January 2009 ODS

   wanttobeanavynurse replied to wanttobeanavynurse's topic in Government, Military

   For those who have gone to ODS....I hope you read this!!! My flight arrives late saturday. Check in isn't until sunday. Will I have a place to sleep?! Or do I need to make my own

3. Medically Disqualified

   wanttobeanavynurse replied to Finalapproach's topic in Government, Military

   You have a good chance of getting a waiver since you are on the healthcare side of things. I got a waiver for depression and vision, both of which were waiverable because I was applying for a...

4. Medically Disqualified

   wanttobeanavynurse replied to Finalapproach's topic in Government, Military

   If the doc wrote for meds for depression, there could be a diagnosis in your medical records. I suggest checking with the doctor to see what is in your records. I agree, as long as the records...

5. New Navy Uniforms

   wanttobeanavynurse replied to sassysoldier's topic in Government, Military

   I really like the new khaki uniforms - they look very sharp. And the Blue camo looks good. Would the blue camo be a nurse's equivalent of scrubs??? I've seen some navy nurses working the floor in the...

6. January 2009 ODS

   wanttobeanavynurse replied to wanttobeanavynurse's topic in Government, Military

   I'm active duty, 4yrs. I believe that Navy reserves go to a different school that is even shorter than ODS, but I could be wrong. There are a couple of threads in this forum from the past month or...

7. January 2009 ODS

   wanttobeanavynurse posted a topic in Government, Military

   I finally commissioned today as an Ensign in the Navy Nurse Corps! :anpom: It's official now after signing my name about fifty times on fifty different forms. So I'm headed to ODS in January. Class...

8. ODS/OBLC Female and grooming question.

   wanttobeanavynurse replied to sassysoldier's topic in Government, Military

   Great questions! I'm especially curious about body sprays/lotions/body wash. I'm addicted to Bath and Body Works. Although I haven't been to ODS yet, I can answer that you will need to bring a one...

9. Just graduated from ODS!

   wanttobeanavynurse replied to smattles1of2's topic in Government, Military

   Sooo.....The holdup on my application hasn't been cleared up yet, and I pretty much missed the boat for the Nov. ODS class. Hope to comission soon, and then attend in January. I'll start a thread for...

10. Just graduated from ODS!

    wanttobeanavynurse replied to smattles1of2's topic in Government, Military

    So, the next ODS class starts this coming week. Time is running out and I may not be able to commission in time!!!! So think positive thoughts, say a prayer, do a dance, whatever....I really really...

11. Just graduated from ODS!

    wanttobeanavynurse replied to smattles1of2's topic in Government, Military

    I received my orders yesterday! It seems they are written in Navalese . I will swear in early next week, leave for ODS shortly afterwards, and then report to

12. Just graduated from ODS!

    wanttobeanavynurse replied to smattles1of2's topic in Government, Military

    Nothing yet...hopefully soon! Congrats Midwesternboy! Hope to see you at

13. Just graduated from ODS!

    wanttobeanavynurse replied to smattles1of2's topic in Government, Military

    I'm worried too, but I have a feeling it will all work out

14. Just graduated from ODS!

    wanttobeanavynurse replied to smattles1of2's topic in Government, Military

    Oh my goodness! Thank you SOOOO much for your post! I will be going to ODS in November (if they hurry up with the paperwork!!!!) and will be stationed at Portsmouth. I can not thank you enough for the...

15. Assessing Pediatric IV sites

    wanttobeanavynurse replied to Eck49's topic in Pediatric

    I agree with the previous post. The IV is most likely good if there is no swelling, redness, and there's blood return. Lots of kids freak out with IVs, whether they hurt or not. One way to tell if...