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  1. VA Hiring Process

    SnakeEyes replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    It's amazing how different things can be from one VA to another by all these posts. I hope that there isn't a hiring freeze in California because I spied one of of my paperworks that stated I was...

  2. Should I join before or after BSN?

    SnakeEyes replied to erbarney92's topic in Government, Military

    I agree. Sometimes it's better to come in with a specialty and experience. You may qualify for a sign-on bonus and periodic Incentive Special Pay. The Navy is not hurting for nurses right now, so...

  3. Meps Question

    SnakeEyes replied to Unbroken's topic in Government, Military

    It will definately be helpful as it shows that you can meet military standards. Please note that you must be within height/weight standards in order to participate in the PFA or you will automatically...

  4. Meps Question

    SnakeEyes replied to Unbroken's topic in Government, Military

    It sounds like you're in good shape so you should be golden. Have the recruiters (it doesn't have to be the Officer recruiter) give you a PFA Test to see where you are. Push-ups, curl-ups and your...

  5. Meps Question

    SnakeEyes replied to Unbroken's topic in Government, Military

    Are you able to run? I doubt that that's disqualifying. Most disqualifying things are things that have left you with a disability or chronic pain or some incurable condition. Also, if it does not...

  6. Questions about Navy Nursing. HELP!

    SnakeEyes replied to streetjm's topic in Government, Military

    FYI: I have seen standard Navy sea deployments go from 6 months to 10 months currently. The AF, Army, and Navy have the same sign-on bonuses they're just called different names. You can also use the...

  7. AECP

    SnakeEyes replied to vawosiji's topic in Government, Military

    AECP sounds like the Navy's MECP Program. Just make sure your BSN program is approved or you will not be able to be commissioned. The Navy instruction (which I'm sure is similar to the Army & Air...

  8. VA Hiring Process

    SnakeEyes replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    VetPro will be clinical references. When you do e-QIP you will need to list people who know you at places you've lived and worked for the last 5 years. This is from my e-mail: THE INFORMATION YOU...

  9. Best Naval Hospitals for a new RN

    SnakeEyes replied to skundricha's topic in Government, Military

    I am from San Diego, so biased to the area. But San Diego has a great nursing internship program. Just think of it as a few more months of clinical orientations before getting started. It will help...

  10. Questions about Navy Nursing. HELP!

    SnakeEyes replied to streetjm's topic in Government, Military

    1.) There will be no problem with your spouse being stationed with you. Make sure you have your marriage certificate and any new baby birth certificates handy as part of your recruiting package. There...

  11. Should I join before or after BSN?

    SnakeEyes replied to erbarney92's topic in Government, Military

    Navy Nurses are commissioned officers that make up the Nurse Corps. To be a Navy Nurse Corps Officer you need to have earned an approved BSN. If you know you want to be a nurse then you should...

  12. MEPS 2015

    SnakeEyes replied to kward6's topic in Government, Military

    Recruiters aren't very motivated these days as the ranks are pretty full. I know Navy nursing is overmanned. You should bring your last pap results and any current shots. Also, they will be looking...

  13. VA Hiring Process

    SnakeEyes replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    You have probably heard that VetPro is the VA's credentialing program. It asks for references that were in a position to judge your clinical nursing skills. There were provisions for new grads though....

  14. VA Hiring Process

    SnakeEyes replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    The job I applied for closed on 2/2. I received a phone call on 2/7 for a phone interview. My phone interview took place on 2/10, which wasn't that bad. (Try to be real, make them laugh, and be...

  15. ThankGUAM PCS orders with Dependent RN

    SnakeEyes replied to codybg7's topic in Government, Military

    I spent 3 years in Guam. Getting jobs in Guam is very competitive for different reasons than you would experience in the U.S.--even for nurses. It just depends on her experience. She will have a good...

  16. How did everyone get into the OR?

    SnakeEyes replied to JLKNurse's topic in Operating Room

    I agree with the last post. That's very short sighted to think that nursing students with kids at home had such free time. Most people who don't have kids have no clue at all. College and working...