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To add to my original post: Does the number of civilian nurse experience affect what rank you are entering into the Navy? Are circulators allowed to scrub also? What is the dynamic of the OR--are doctor tantrums tolerated? Will I get to remain an OR nurse or be required to cross-train elsewhere? How many weeks off a year? How easy is it to return to my hometown--affordable flight opportunities? Is it true that 1 circulator is responsible for 2 different cases at once? How easy is it for a single female to get base housing/apartment as opposed to having to pay for housing off-base? What are the chances of being deployed straight off versus staying stateside? Would I be most likely stationed on a medical ship or in the field? 12 hour shifts? 10? 8? Call? Whew...sorry--lots of questions, a recruiter that didn't know the answers, and a nurse that was supposed to call me but never did...I appreciate any and all responses...

I am looking for information about Navy nursing. I called a recruiter 2 months ago and was told a nurse would call me and she never did. I am an OR nurse and have been for 5 years. I have a ton of questions and the actual recruiter has no idea about operating room nursing (which is to be expected since he told me he's a lawyer). Not looking to join tomorrow, but want to be informed so I can make a decision that's right for me...