izzycatswimRN

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  1. ODS Questions

    izzycatswimRN replied to izzycatswimRN's topic in Government, Military

    No cell phones until they tell you to. They are very serious about that. While you are at ODS you are supposed to be concentrating on the task(s) at hand. It sucks for people like me who are used to...

  2. ODS Questions

    izzycatswimRN replied to izzycatswimRN's topic in Government, Military

    Nope. No caffeine. We just started being allowed a cup of coffee at breakfast this weekend. You can't put sugar in it either. You can only drink it black and bitter or with some creamer. Women's hair...

  3. ODS Questions

    izzycatswimRN replied to izzycatswimRN's topic in Government, Military

    Bring everything the website says to bring plus stuff like envelopes/stamps (you don't get your cell phone at all during the week. So far we are only able to use it during weekend liberty), tape, a...

  4. ODS Questions

    izzycatswimRN replied to izzycatswimRN's topic in Government, Military

    They navy has always been more appealing than the other services in my eyes just simply because navy = station on the coast for the most part which in many places = beaches...or close to. ODS is okay...

  5. Actual officers?

    izzycatswimRN replied to NursesLeadTheWay's topic in Government, Military

    Me too! I'm heading to ODS this upcoming Friday for the 06 MARCH class. You been yet/know when you're going? Know your station

  6. What does your username mean?

    izzycatswimRN replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

    I was a distance swimmer all the way. Couldn't sprint or do anything else very well but I can pace like a

  7. What does your username mean?

    izzycatswimRN replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

    Izzy = my cat's name Isabelle cat = again, I have a cat swim = I used to be a competitive swimmer. I made this up for a screen name on AIM and it's just kind of stuck with me on any forum I

  8. Anyone else ready to PASS the NCLEX in February!?!

    izzycatswimRN replied to RadBSN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hope you did well! I'm still waiting for my ATT while literally everyone I know from my class already has this. Planning on heading down to my state BON since I live in the same city it's located in....

  9. Made Incredibly Easy vs Reviews & Rationales

    izzycatswimRN replied to EHardman's topic in General Students

    I preferred the reviews and rationales. It's more of an outline format which I like. Plus there was the bonus of those awesome little cards you can tear out from the front of the book. Nice to carry...

  10. What kind of BAG do I carry all this stuff in?

    izzycatswimRN replied to pedneurornhopeful's topic in General Students

    i spent some money and bought a northface backpack at the start of college. When I started nursing school I learned how awesome it was. It held everything...laptop, notebook, pens, pencils, even some...

  11. NCP Selectee

    izzycatswimRN replied to mavs's topic in Government, Military

    Hi! I just graduated nursing school and was/am in the NCP. As far as keeping in touch with your recruiter...now that you are in the NCP they don't really have much to do with you. You will report to...

  12. Questions about med center in Bethesda

    izzycatswimRN posted a topic in Government, Military

    This kind of a add on to a question I asked awhile back. Found out I'm going to Bethesday after March ODS. Are there any Navy nurses out there who have been stationed there that can tell me about...

  13. nursing pins - yay or nay?

    izzycatswimRN replied to turnforthenurse's topic in General Students

    I bought my school pin for our pinning ceremony (which is tonight!!!!) because I see it as sort of a symbol of accomplishment. To me it says 'I made it through the late nights, early mornings, 13.5...

  14. Are There Any Sorority Women Here?

    izzycatswimRN replied to UjonesRN's topic in General Students

    Once upon a time I was in a sorority. Had to de-sister when I transferred to where I ended up at nursing

  15. Nursing Made Incredibly Easy books...

    izzycatswimRN replied to my3suns's topic in General Students

    I tried these books and personally, did not really care for them. Obviously I am alone in that boat I have preferred the Reviews and Rationales series myself. Quick and to the point like I...

  16. Please help! Hospital attire question!

    izzycatswimRN posted a topic in Government, Military

    I'm in the Navy NCP. I just found out I am going to Bethesda (just waiting on orders). Any nurses in the Navy...can you please tell me what you wear while in the hospital? I hear mixed things. I've...

  17. NS Wish List

    izzycatswimRN replied to Kyla.ann's topic in General Students

    Since I am now finishing school here in 3 weeks, this is what I would want based on my experiences were I starting this mess all over again: 1) GREAT shoes -- mine were a pair of white asics for...

  18. Got accepted to Navy NCP..Need prep tips for ODS.

    izzycatswimRN replied to VentcSN's topic in Government, Military

    I have yet to go either. Hoping to go for the March class. I am/have been working out by doing kickboxing mostly. I go to an MMA gym so our teachers combine actual technique with cardio and isometric...

  19. Any one worried about a job after graduating?

    izzycatswimRN replied to natalee123's topic in General Students

    I also live in Atlanta. I go to Ga State (in their ACE program) and am graduating in December. I personally am not worried seeing as how I joined the Navy so....no actual job hunting for me for at...

  20. Ideas for community nursing clinicals

    izzycatswimRN replied to sparklegirl_007's topic in General Students

    My community clinical group worked at an organization which helps homeless in my city. We ran a clinic of sorts in the parking lot where we checked BPs, did foot care (i.e. we let them soak their feet...

  21. Questions on Study Questions

    izzycatswimRN posted a topic in General Students

    My prof. gave my class a study guide for our upcoming test in our Complex Healthcare Problems course. I have a few questions that I cannot seem to find the answers to. I have also posted this on my...

  22. Questions on Study Questions

    izzycatswimRN replied to izzycatswimRN's topic in General Students

    I know the HOB level depends on the injury. I have the information on how high per injury...just didn't feel like typing it all out. Thanks though! And as far as oral suctioning, I'm pretty sure that...

  23. Navy Nurse Candidate Program - Interview Tips

    izzycatswimRN replied to bleemme's topic in Government, Military

    There was another girl with my recruiter and I but she is in ophthalmology so our interview wasn't together. I did not have to bring any copies of anything. My recruiter told me not to because she...

  24. Navy Nurse Candidate Program - Interview Tips

    izzycatswimRN replied to bleemme's topic in Government, Military

    1. No. Only the one in Pensacola 2. Not that I remember. 3. My highschool makes everyone when they are seniors take the ASVAB so I took it 4 years

  25. Navy Nurse Candidate Program - Interview Tips

    izzycatswimRN replied to bleemme's topic in Government, Military

    I'm in the NNCP. At my interview down in Pensacola the nurse officers I spoke with mostly just asked about myself, why the navy, if my family/significant other supported my decision, etc. I gave them...