linnaete ASN, BSN, MSN

Currently in the NCP now, and will be commissioning soon. Just wondering what kinds of opportunities there are for those interested in the nursing informatics field within the nurse corps? Thanks! Mary

It's a lot of work, but I work 40+ hours and can't lighten my load (military) plus I have 3 toddlers sooo... haha! You definitely need to have self-motivation to keep on track with reading and assignments. Two semesters down and just starting my la...

My admissions advisor called me to let me know, and then I had to accept by replying to their email notification. Still waiting to hear from my enrollment advisor for class plan and my school email info.

Yes around there. I haven't received my course schedule yet, but it will be either 4 or 5 semesters.

I also just got accepted to the Spring start! Which program are you in? I am doing the post masters PMHNP.

This is an older thread, but wondering if anyone could tell me how doable it is to take NUR 541 (15 weeks) along with NUR 513 (8 weeks). Community and Evidence-Based practice. Thanks!

I work on postpartum and we also have a PPH kit in the fridge. Cytotec, hemabate, pitocin, methergine, syringes, gauze, alcohol pads, flushes and I can't remember what else right this second.

Have you ever thought about doing ROTC while going to nursing school?

Ditto. We have 150-200 deliveries a month and I'm lucky if I see one or two per month.

SVD is usually Q8H 800mg Motrin, with PRN tylenol, percocet, or T3 for those intolerant to the percocet. Our C-Sections get duramorph epidural with toradol and percocet for breakthrough 24hrs after surgery, then motrin/percocet similar to SVD after 2...

I graduated in October, conferred in December and went to ODS in January.

NCP duration is 2 years max, so you have some time to get your grades up before you apply. It doesn't hurt to start talking to a recruiter now, but they probably won't even let you apply until you are near the halfway mark as you can't swear in with ...

You can obtain an RN-BSN degree online with the NCP, that's how I did it. As long as it's NLN/CCNE.

With your CCRN, you're guaranteed the critical care subspecialty code that defines you as a critical care nurse... But you are not 100% guaranteed an ICU position in the Navy. Yes, it would be silly for the hospital to take someone with their CCRN an...

There is a lateral (redesignation) board you can find at the NPC website, but I'm not sure that the nurse corps would be included in the needs right now. There was a new NAVADMIN released (048/13) that specifies which communities are available.

The Tiki, My oath of office shows present grade date of December 4th. I finished my program in October but wasn't officially conferred until December and I didn't go to ODS until Jan. I am prior enlisted. Word of caution: Make sure you fax your paper...

The ones here perform ultrasounds as well. Sorry, I am not sure what the pay/benefits are but I did hear that they train with the department of health and get many educational opportunities.

There's a lot to be said about determination and wanting something. Many people fail because they lack the determination that you have obviously shown. I think if you want it enough, you can do it. Most schools have tutoring, many are free to student...

Have you talked to your 18 year old about this? I mean, they would be the responsible party in charge and they are "of age" so I don't think it would be fair to make such a decision without their input.

CSU, 1. NCP and Navy Nursing in general are competitive slots. I would start as soon as you can, your recruiter will be able to further pin down the time frame and let you know. I contacted my recruiter in 2010, then we reconnected again in 2011 when...

I just found out that I will be going to the Jan 6th ODS class, and from there going to Camp Lejeune for my first duty station. Kind of worried about Camp Lejeune, being a small hospital and not one of the big 3. I had it as my third choice, and actu...

Thank you for the input, no amount of info is too small when you're a worrier! :) I have been in (enlisted side) so I'm somewhat used to packing up & moving. I think it's mainly my husband I am worrying about, he will have to try to find another...

Good luck with your application. If I were you, I would apply for NCP and keep DA as a back-up option if NCP doesn't work out!

If the process is truly bothering you, do some evidence-based research and find peer-reviewed studies on IV tubing and infection/bacteria. That way, when you do things *your way* and *within policy*, you can rest assured that you are acting as a prud...

I think that the NCP is only for your BSN programs, but they do have other medical programs. Their website is Prospective Students that has an overview of the programs offered as well as an email address. Asking the department directly will probably ...