Oldlove

Oldlove

Emergency

Member

  • Content

    64

  • Visitors

    2,179

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    0

All Content by Oldlove

  1. Physical Exam at ODS

    Oldlove posted a topic in Government, Military

    This is mainly for those who have been through ODS. How detailed is the Medical exam at ODS, is it like MEPS or just a standard Utox/Alcohol test? Thanks for everyone's time. Oh please don't post...

  2. Persistence is paying off...

    Oldlove posted a topic in Government, Military

    I was informed tonight that I was professionally recommended by the October Navy board for direct commission. Not out of the woods yet but this has been an incredibly tough process. This community...

  3. Physical Exam at ODS

    Oldlove replied to Oldlove's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks for the replies thus far, one way to look at it too is it's out of my hands, I just need to suck it up. Navyman, if you could find that schedule that'd be cool, I'm curious what the agenda...

  4. Physical Exam at ODS

    Oldlove replied to Oldlove's topic in Government, Military

    Well one of the reasons is that I'm tired of physical exams. I've been through two MEPS experiences and I'm

  5. Persistence is paying off...

    Oldlove replied to Oldlove's topic in Government, Military

    Army base eh? Be easy on them...

  6. ODS questions

    Oldlove replied to deftonez188's topic in Government, Military

    I'd shave it. If you positively have to have a mustache, feel them out and if you feel it's safe grow it back. I know you want to maintain a little piece of you, but if you're out of regs...so is...

  7. Direct Commission into Navy Nurse Corps

    Oldlove replied to TSebald2011's topic in Government, Military

    Depends. I put a timeline up regarding my experience. From your Prorec to final select it could be 2 weeks to 1 month. From your finsel to ODS it could be another month or so. You have to...

  8. Persistence is paying off...

    Oldlove replied to Oldlove's topic in Government, Military

    Signed my COMDOCS on Wednesday 10/7/11 and received my official 12 x 16 letter from the Secretary of the Navy on Thursday 10/8/11, need one more physical prior to ODS. High Fiber diet and P90x for...

  9. Direct Commission into Navy Nurse Corps

    Oldlove replied to TSebald2011's topic in Government, Military

    Congrats, so you got your ProRec

  10. MEPS date

    Oldlove replied to ATLRN0828's topic in Government, Military

    Not very long, MEPS is like a factory with conveyor belts. The biggest hold up is filling out the prescreening

  11. Persistence is paying off...

    Oldlove replied to Oldlove's topic in Government, Military

    Nice! I have another shipmate for

  12. Persistence is paying off...

    Oldlove replied to Oldlove's topic in Government, Military

    I know he's chipping away at the final selects. When I left him a message/email, I politely asked where I was in his queue, so that I can focus on a day rather than a random call. He called me a...

  13. Persistence is paying off...

    Oldlove replied to Oldlove's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks Lunah!

  14. Best Specialty Experience Option?

    Oldlove replied to JustADream's topic in Government, Military

    I should've put a disclaimer. I'm very biased.

  15. Best Specialty Experience Option?

    Oldlove replied to JustADream's topic in Government, Military

    It's more what your style is. If fast paced to you seems "unsafe" than it might not be a good fit. For me personally I became an ER nurse because I want to be where the action is and maintain my...

  16. Persistence is paying off...

    Oldlove replied to Oldlove's topic in Government, Military

    bfrei, I PM'ed you. Not sure if you can receive those or not. Rafael, are you Progressive Care (Cardiac/medsurg) or Cardiac ICU? If you're cardiac icu you won't just be a general 2900 (Nurse) but...

  17. Persistence is paying off...

    Oldlove replied to Oldlove's topic in Government, Military

    That's what I forgot to say, my recruiter told me they're waiting on the final funding numbers for FY12. Once congress comes up with a decision (biting my tongue) our orders will be sent out. She...

  18. Persistence is paying off...

    Oldlove replied to Oldlove's topic in Government, Military

    Got some news today. I'm going to February 5th ODS and going to San Diego 10 Days after :] I'm keeping my specialty too. Emergency RN

  19. Army Reserve Direct Commission...a question about timing.

    Oldlove replied to Scottlin's topic in Government, Military

    Oh, I'm Navy active duty ER nurse. I have yet to sign my comdocs; I'm in the middle of negotiating my

  20. Army Reserve Direct Commission...a question about timing.

    Oldlove replied to Scottlin's topic in Government, Military

    I'm Navy side. But this sounds like being 'scrolled' wherein congress and secdef say you're qualified to serve as a commissioned officer. Mine took about 10

  21. Persistence is paying off...

    Oldlove replied to Oldlove's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks Bfrei, I agree with you on the beauty of NHB. I was there when I was an HM3, my wife would LOVE it if we get stationed there, but I'm like you. I need a change of scenery :] But in the...

  22. Persistence is paying off...

    Oldlove replied to Oldlove's topic in Government, Military

    It sounds like they're chipping away on getting those orders out. Congrats bfrei! My brother used to work at Bethesda, he said it was a really cool place except for when they have to lock the base...

  23. Persistence is paying off...

    Oldlove replied to Oldlove's topic in Government, Military

    ERMags, hang in there, if Traumajunkie got into the January class, that means there are more slots to be filled the rest of the year. I saw the the navy medicine manpower site the list of classes...

  24. Persistence is paying off...

    Oldlove replied to Oldlove's topic in Government, Military

    Traumajunkie! I'm so happy for you and your family, glad everything worked out :] Make sure to go to the ODS website and start

  25. Tattoos - after you're already in the NCP

    Oldlove replied to Motherofcorgis's topic in Government, Military

    I agree with Lunah. Go with the service standard. I have half sleeves, for navy standard it's okay. If you're really itching to get one, just make sure it's not visible with your uniform on I...