NickG

NickG MSN, APRN

Plastic Surgery / ENT / Head & Neck Surgery

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and Nurse Practitioner First Assist. I work both clinic and O.R. with a good mix of procedures, direct patient care, operative time, and admin.

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  1. 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...

  2. 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

  3. 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...

  4. 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...

  5. 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...

  6. 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...

  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 RN to Army PA?

    NickG posted a topic in Government, Military

    I am currently in the process of getting my application in to the Army Reserves as an RN. I had every intention to continue my schooling and become an NP once I was established in the military....

  14. Army Reserve OBLC (April 2013)

    NickG posted a topic in Government, Military

    I finally got my date to OBLC for the next class on April 11. Wanted to see if anyone on here was also heading down. Give a shout if you or someone you know will be there!

  15. 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...

  16. 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...

  17. 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...

  18. Army Reserve OBLC (April 2013)

    NickG replied to NickG's topic in Government, Military

    @Maura - as long as all your stuff is good to go and you have completed Phase 1 online you can schedule a date to go. If you have not started Phase 1, I would suggest starting/finishing that as soon...

  19. Army Reserve OBLC (April 2013)

    NickG replied to NickG's topic in Government, Military

    Yeah, I was given an 800 number to call and was told they would book the flight and all that jazz, I'll call them in the morning. I have been in since July 2012, finished Phase 1 in October and have...

  20. Army Reserve OBLC (April 2013)

    NickG replied to NickG's topic in Government, Military

    Sweet deal! Yeah, I got my email from HRC stating I had orders, but no idea how I am getting there either. I'm thinking about giving someone over there a buzz and asking if they are going to buy me...

  21. Army Reserve OBLC (April 2013)

    NickG replied to NickG's topic in Government, Military

    I didn't realize the Reserve people actually mixed in with the Active folks. Thanks for the info though, looking forward to a good time in

  22. 15 JUL 2013 BOLC date

    NickG replied to ncox1's topic in Government, Military

    You might want to pump your brakes a little first. You will need to graduate, take your NCLEX, be approved for commission and then you can begin to look at a BOLC date. This is the Army, you might...

  23. Feb 2013 OBLC Phase 2

    NickG posted a topic in Government, Military

    Just got my class date for Phase 2. Feb 21- Mar 18, anyone else going to be in this

  24. Feb 2013 OBLC Phase 2

    NickG replied to NickG's topic in Government, Military

    My training NCO said there were still some slots left so make sure they get on it if they are looking to start in Feb. As for Phase 1, it took me about a month of playing around to finish it. I...

  25. How much does GPA matter?

    NickG replied to redshott's topic in Government, Military

    Not too sure how competitive the AF is, but for the Army it wasn't all that bad. I had a 4.0 but others who came in with me were around 3.0 and got in just the same. If this is really a worry for...