Corvette Guy

Corvette Guy

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  1. Isn't there anyone out there.....?

    Corvette Guy replied to bladensburg,OHrn's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like a great service to the community! Has anyone contacted the local Army Health Care Recruiting office to maybe get involved with the

  2. Moving to Spokane

    Corvette Guy replied to Lynn216's topic in Washington Nursing

    Sorry, the wife & I are new to Washington. Arrived 3/14/06, I will be here at 3 yrs for active duty assignment to Madigan Army Medical Center, Ft Lewis, WA, which is near Tacoma, or about 45 miles...

  3. Isn't there anyone out there.....?

    Corvette Guy replied to bladensburg,OHrn's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like great idea to

  4. Thinking of becoming a nurse/...

    Corvette Guy replied to Graffinius's topic in Men in Nursing

    I became a nurse for many reasons; healthcare is fascinating, love to help people, especially the underdog... btw, I met my wife, also an RN, while I was doing my nursing clinicals during ADN

  5. Essentials of Critical Care Orientation via AACN online...

    Corvette Guy replied to Corvette Guy's topic in MICU, SICU

    essentials of critical care: an introduction to critical care nursing start date: 1/5/2006 completed: 3/26/2006 100% complete detailed summary for cary barrett 25 total lessons, 25 lessons completed....

  6. Rank upon commission in Army?

    Corvette Guy replied to saturn_girl's topic in Government, Military

    I came into the USAR Nurse Corps direct commission as 1LT in 2003 w/5.5 yrs civilian RN experience. Sorry, I don't know the cutoff btwn civilian RN exp & 2LT to 1LT. I do know +7 yrs civilian RN...

  7. Womens interest in male nurses

    Corvette Guy replied to johny1's topic in Men in Nursing

    Thank you for your military service!

  8. Womens interest in male nurses

    Corvette Guy replied to johny1's topic in Men in Nursing

    what specific style of martial arts does your husband teach? i studied uechi-ryu karate for several years & advanced to brown belt w/black tip [one away from black belt]. i just have to post this...

  9. Womens interest in male nurses

    Corvette Guy replied to johny1's topic in Men in Nursing

    i'm very proud to be a male

  10. Moving to FT Lewis, WA area...

    Corvette Guy replied to Corvette Guy's topic in Washington Nursing

    Susan accepted Providence St Peters Hospital offer for employment, and we live less than 5 miles from the hospital.

  11. Essentials of Critical Care Orientation via AACN online...

    Corvette Guy replied to Corvette Guy's topic in MICU, SICU

    We arrived at new residence [Tumwater, WA] on the 14th & my PC went live w/Comcast high speed internet the following afternoon. My immediate goal has been to complete the Essentials of Critical...

  12. Are WA RNs Unionized?

    Corvette Guy posted a topic in Washington Nursing

    My wife & I will be moving to Tumwater, WA the end of March 2006. My wife has been an ADN RN [TX nursing license] w/+12 yrs exp in cardiac floor & emergency cardiac care nursing. She will be...

  13. Switching careers to nursing. who has done it?

    Corvette Guy replied to Noodles's topic in Male Nursing Students

    hsg1 - Thanks for your military service as a Medic! BTW, when you pass your nsg brds & become gainfully employed as an RN I'd bet your patients will think you've been a nurse for many years. Why...

  14. Is a BSN Mandatory For Military Nursing?

    Corvette Guy replied to Gin Gin's topic in Government, Military

    Being a Marine Vet [1980-1988], and presently an Army Nurse Corps Officer I cannot give any info to #4 regards to Navy

  15. The Beautiful, Beautiful Pacific Northwest

    Corvette Guy replied to Foxfour's topic in Washington Nursing

    The people in WA are very friendly,

  16. Problems w/ Nursing School (I am a 25C/formerly a 31C

    Corvette Guy replied to graddock's topic in Government, Military

    Soldier, you are only 24 yrs old. My suggestion is be patient, finish out your present enlistment, then attend an ADN, or BSN program using Veteran educational benefits. Good

  17. Married to the USMC, want to join USN NC...

    Corvette Guy replied to k_co_85's topic in Government, Military

    My husband retired at the age of 42 with 23 yrs service and has received a very generous check for the last 11 yrs which allows us to live very nicely - new cars, frequent vacations, debt-free. -...

  18. Is a BSN Mandatory For Military Nursing?

    Corvette Guy replied to Gin Gin's topic in Government, Military

    LOL, it depends on how long you've been an RN regards to entering as a 2LT, or 1LT, no matter if your an ADN, or BSN nurse. Not likely an RN ever enters USAR higher than CPT. BSN is required to be...

  19. Married to the USMC, want to join USN NC...

    Corvette Guy replied to k_co_85's topic in Government, Military

    IMHO, your previous post was right on

  20. Moving to FT Lewis, WA area...

    Corvette Guy replied to Corvette Guy's topic in Washington Nursing

    OMG, that was the worse road trip I've made in my entire life. We left Buda, TX around 1500 last Friday d/t we had to wait around for the housing settlement closing, which went very well. However...

  21. The newest member of the Army Nurse Corps!

    Corvette Guy replied to ArmyKitten's topic in Government, Military

    Congrats & HOOAH! BTW, MedSurg is 66H & 8A is an [ASI] Additional Skill Identifier for critical care nursing. Therefore, you are

  22. Moving to FT Lewis, WA area...

    Corvette Guy replied to Corvette Guy's topic in Washington Nursing

    SmilingBluEyes - Check this out. My sister-in-law gave us three TripTik books, which are AAA travel booklets. Each booklet consist of a series of maps & driving directions with each page covering...

  23. Moving to FT Lewis, WA area...

    Corvette Guy replied to Corvette Guy's topic in Washington Nursing

    LOL, I've been assigned to the 5501st USAH [RC] at BAMC since 2003. Yet, now transferring to [AC] for Madigan and your offering to buy dinner now that I'm leaving

  24. Essentials of Critical Care Orientation via AACN online...

    Corvette Guy replied to Corvette Guy's topic in MICU, SICU

    I have now completed the CV [77% f/by 95%], Neuro [91%], and Renal [95%] Modules. I hope to take the Endocrine Module Exam NLT March 7th. The moving company will be at my home on the 8th to pack up,...

  25. 21 Male persuing RN thinking about working as a CNA??

    Corvette Guy replied to MaleRNstudent21's topic in Men in Nursing

    Whether or not one works as a CNA, EMT, or CST [as I did], it is an excellent idea to be gainfully employed as a health care professional [other than nursing] before starting an RN program. Having...