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. Questions after commissioning

    NickG replied to leekun2010's topic in Government, Military

    You will need to wait until you have a hard copy of your actual orders. You will get this after you swear in and your are "officially" in the military. Bring your orders and 2 forms of ID to your...

  2. Questions after commissioning

    NickG replied to leekun2010's topic in Government, Military

    It took me 2-weeks before my orders came down. You will then need to go to your unit and inprocess there. They will more than likely be no help with getting you your uniforms so be diligent about...

  3. Where to get uniforms?

    NickG posted a topic in Government, Military

    OK, found out yesterday that I have been selected for commission. Unfortunately I do not have any active duty bases nearby or even within reasonable driving distance. Any advice on where to get...

  4. AECP to BOLC : How long did it take you to get a seat?

    NickG replied to NurseJarheadMedic's topic in Government, Military

    Sounds like you have your bases covered the best you can then. If I were you I would find out who is responsible for getting the OBLC slots and be relentless about getting one. For many people the...

  5. AECP to BOLC : How long did it take you to get a seat?

    NickG replied to NurseJarheadMedic's topic in Government, Military

    If you are really just looking to make a paycheck and fill the void in your bank account then keep a wide, wide line of fire. Don't listen to that "they don't hire new grads" crap, ********. If that...

  6. Looking for Info on 2012 Reserve BOLC Experience!!!

    NickG replied to Scottlin's topic in Government, Military

    I am in the exact same boat as the OP in this case. Prior service looking to see how much time I will have to take advantage of the surrounding area when I am in Ft. Sam. It would be great to hear...

  7. 66HM5 Question

    NickG posted a topic in Government, Military

    I have posted before about looking into the Army Reserves and am almost finished with my application. Today my recruiter told me that he would process me as a Med/Surg nurse. I explained to him that...

  8. 66HM5 Question

    NickG replied to NickG's topic in Government, Military

    Gotcha, so it's more or less what the needs of the unit are. I will ask about the 66T and see where that goes. Did you become an M5 after you

  9. 66HM5 Question

    NickG replied to NickG's topic in Government, Military

    Well then like I asked before, would it be possible to get my identifier once I am in or am in stuck in the med/surg role? I'd hate to say it but not being in the ER may possibly be a deal breaker...

  10. 66HM5 Question

    NickG replied to NickG's topic in Government, Military

    Oh well that's no fun. I wonder how hard it would be to get into the ER once you are in. Or, what the med/surg units are like, might not be that bad considering the

  11. Fired for a medication error

    NickG replied to stiches's topic in Nursing Career

    Our policy is different at my facility. My original comment still stands, I would have questioned the order. Again, best of luck to the

  12. Fired for a medication error

    NickG replied to stiches's topic in Nursing Career

    OK, I know nothing about you and I'm sure you (and your legal team) will figure this all out in due time. I also have no opinion as to if this was/was not a wrongful termination, not my call. The...

  13. Who's putting an Army packet in?

    NickG posted a topic in Government, Military

    I am in the process of putting in my packet for the Army (Reserve) and it should be complete by May when I graduate with my BSN (I currently have an ADN with 2-years ER experience). I am wondering...

  14. Who's putting an Army packet in?

    NickG replied to NickG's topic in Government, Military

    What would I need to pick up the identifier? I already have the alphabet soup of BLS, ACLS, TNCC, PALS, CEN. My only hangup would be the ICU part, I have no experience in an ICU (my hospital has 6...

  15. Prior Service 11B to Reserve/Guard RN

    NickG posted a topic in Government, Military

    Hey all, looking for advice/info here. I am a prior service 11B (enlisted) who got out, got my RN (BSN) and have a few years of experience now. I am looking to join the Guard or Reserve (I don't...

  16. Prior Service 11B to Reserve/Guard RN

    NickG replied to NickG's topic in Government, Military

    I know Newport has a Naval Base, not too sure if they are Navy only or if they include any Army as well. There are also a few Air Force bases within driving distance, but again, not to sure if they...

  17. Prior Service 11B to Reserve/Guard RN

    NickG replied to NickG's topic in Government, Military

    Sorry, I should have been more clear. I am looking to join up this time next year, not this year. I understand the process will be slow and I am trying to account for that. Also, I am looking to...

  18. Prior Service 11B to Reserve/Guard RN

    NickG replied to NickG's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks for the advice. My next question would be about slots available. How do I find out how many there will be and how many applicants there are? I live in Rhode Island so I'm figuring we can't...

  19. Any RNs with CMBs, CIB or CABs ?

    NickG replied to patrick1rn's topic in Government, Military

    CIB, was 11B before getting out and getting my RN. Earned it in Iraq (2003-2004). Myself and one other are the only living people from my old squad. Finishing up my BSN now and looking to go into...

  20. First years as NP...

    NickG posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am finishing up my BSN (already have my ADN) and plan on jumping right into the ACNP program my school offers. Out of curiosity, is there any info a relatively new NP could give to an aspiring NP?...

  21. BSN Strap Program?

    NickG posted a topic in Government, Military

    Long story short, I was active for 4 years (11B), got out, got my ADN and now am in a BSN program. I am looking to get into the guard through the STRAP program for BSN nurses and wanted to know if...

  22. BSN Strap Program?

    NickG replied to NickG's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks for the info, greatly appreciated. I had previously looked into the reserves but they stopped their Strap program but now I look at the site and see they are doing it again, time to call the...

  23. First years as NP...

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

    I know a couple people who switched programs or opted out of the URI program for various reasons. All stated some poor points about the "higher ups" in the program and ego issues. I personally do...

  24. First years as NP...

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

    I have heard less than stellar things about URI's program from several people, I'd rather drive to Boston or

  25. First years as NP...

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

    Rhode Island, they haven't made it a "law" yet but are highly encouraging NP's who wish to continue working in ER's to have their ACNP. It's probably partly a money thing and partly a liability...