NickG MSN, APRN

NickG has 12 years experience as a MSN, APRN and specializes in Plastic Surgery / ENT / Head & Neck Surgery.

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1. If you have VA Nurse Practitioner or Army AMEDD Reserve Questions...

   NickG replied to NickG's topic in Government, Military

   Also, sourced units can carry more folks than the DMD will allow. You can double and triple slot into a 66S slot and make a good case for yourself to be on a team. A little competition never

2. If you have VA Nurse Practitioner or Army AMEDD Reserve Questions...

   NickG replied to NickG's topic in Government, Military

   You’ll need Family NP to be a 66P in the Army books, the Air Force is the only branch who recognizes ACNP. I have two 66Ss who are both ACNPs in the civilian world, but stay on as 66S in the Army...

3. If you have VA Nurse Practitioner or Army AMEDD Reserve Questions...

   NickG replied to NickG's topic in Government, Military

   I wouldn’t leave if you plan to stay in the VA system. We have hired many NPs who were recently transitioned from RNs. If you know there is an NP job opening up, I would speak to someone in that...

4. If you have VA Nurse Practitioner or Army AMEDD Reserve Questions...

   NickG replied to NickG's topic in Government, Military

   No, we still have (2) 66T and (2) 66S. We lost the 66E, but I’m not upset about that, they brought little value to the team (sorry OR nurses). I have a mix of those who have deployed and those who...

5. If you have VA Nurse Practitioner or Army AMEDD Reserve Questions...

   NickG replied to NickG's topic in Government, Military

   So, we are sourced for MOB right now so yes, we are more than the typical obligation. Because we are a detachment, we have support from BN and the S shops, and I have a 70B as an XO. My 66S’s do...

6. If you have VA Nurse Practitioner or Army AMEDD Reserve Questions...

   NickG posted a topic in Government, Military

   Haven't logged on here in a while, but figured I could help answer some questions out there. I am two things: 1: Army Reserve FRST Commander (been in the military too damn long) **FRST...

7. VA NP residencies

   NickG replied to riverforever's topic in Government, Military

   Make it about the Veterans. Speak on how working with the Veterans is a point of pride for you and allows you to give back to those who sacrificed so much for our Freedom. As long as you make...

8. Information Starting a Military Nursing Career

   NickG replied to RobertRN's topic in Government, Military

   The AMEDD is currently 800% over strength. Even if you meet the minimum criteria, should will not be a strong candidate. No one on my Team has a ADN, all have BSN, most have MSN, and 3 have DNP. You...

9. Army AMEDD Captains Career Course (RC) FY19

   NickG posted a topic in Government, Military

   Anyone on this site snag a slot for CCC in June (reserve component)? Trying to connect with folks prior to

10. Reserve Bonus

    NickG replied to OUxPhys's topic in Government, Military

    66T (Trauma Nurse) and 66S (Crit Care Nurse) have $15k/yr retention bonus for 2, 3, 4 year contracts. I do not recall seeing a sign-on bonus, but they offer the loan repayment and once you have a...

11. NP in the OR

    NickG replied to birdie22's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    My wife is an NP (ACNP) working for the Trauma service in a Level 1 teaching facility. She gets OR time, no RNFA. She expressed interest to her attendings and they took her in. The more interest...

12. Procedure Heavy NP Careers?

    NickG posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Trying to get an idea of which specialties are very procedure heavy. I know this is variable depending on what your role in a particular group is, but I am looking for a general response. I work in...

13. Army Reserve OBLC (April 2013)

    NickG replied to NickG's topic in Government, Military

    Hey, didn't see the response. As far as what to bring, just what the packing list states on the AMEDD website. I'm flying in jeans and a t-shirt. You will see people in uniform and they will have a...

14. Nurse "Officer"

    NickG replied to emt0089's topic in Government, Military

    The general aspect of being an officer in the military is that you will be expected to lead from the front. Throughout your career you will be tasked with many responsibilities in various ranges of...

15. Army Reserve OBLC (April 2013)

    NickG replied to NickG's topic in Government, Military

    Well if you get in around 11:10 let me know, I'll go halfs with you on a cab ride. I hear they are like $20 to post (***!). I am heading down there with 3 others from my unit but we all get in like...