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  1. Kaplan college in San Diego RN program

    kaizenro replied to mireillegrale's topic in California Nursing

    I know. All my friends are just bewildered too! They thought I was a 'lock' for it given my credentials and that the window tint violation was such a ...as you say too...silly. IIRC, my counselor said...

  2. Kaplan college in San Diego RN program

    kaizenro replied to mireillegrale's topic in California Nursing

    I did 9yrs in the Navy as a Corpsman, honorable discharge. I still work for the Navy in the medical field. I have my bachelors in bus. admin and many credits for my masters in HR. I applied and passed...

  3. What should I expect at my first duty station

    kaizenro replied to futurenavynurse's topic in Government, Military

    "Hi, so...are you assigned to a hospital first? the big 3 is what I was told, and there for your whole first enlistment? Is the fleet platform in addition to the hospital assignment? I'm considering."...

  4. What should I expect at my first duty station

    kaizenro replied to futurenavynurse's topic in Government, Military

    Even though I was 'just a corpsman'(jk) at Balboa and Portsmouth, I must agree this info is

  5. Military/VA RN's - Please post experiences for Students

    kaizenro replied to RNPATL's topic in Government, Military

    Fortunately I don't have to worry about that w/ 9 yrs of enlisted service but here's hoping those looking to go back in did a one month extension before their EAOS. Know anyone who got messed over on...

  6. navy nurse corspman program

    kaizenro replied to twistncrewbabe13's topic in Government, Military

    This program must be new because I've never heard of it. I have heard of MECP where as an active duty w/ your pre-reqs done, you go to school full-time to complete your BSN within 3yrs. with full pay....

  7. Needing to relocate, any suggestions

    kaizenro replied to NurseDreams's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    which ones have the minimal wait lists? thanks mucho in advance! i'm here in

  8. A question for military nurses

    kaizenro replied to leisa22's topic in Government, Military

    As a Navy Corpsman, I worked side by side with the RNs. In the ER we did the 12s; Work: Fri, Sat, Sun/ Off: Mon, Tues/ Work: Wed, Thurs/ Off: Fri, Sat, Sun. By working 12s, we didn't have to stand...

  9. Do navy nurses just supervise corpsmen?

    kaizenro replied to cookie52784's topic in Government, Military

    It's 50/50 Good/Bad Navy Nurse Corps types, don't get me wrong. There were also the veteran officers who would make cookies, cakes and such for the corpsmen and invite them to their homes for a 'unit...

  10. What is the minimum active duty signup in the army nurse corps?

    kaizenro replied to armynursewannabe's topic in Government, Military

    Navy has a $15k Sign on

  11. Do navy nurses just supervise corpsmen?

    kaizenro replied to cookie52784's topic in Government, Military

    I have met many types of Nurse Corps Officers as a Corpsman in my almost 9 yrs. Here are a few: 1. Prior Service- Laid Back and Approachable but driven to train all the time 2. Prior Service- Uptight...

  12. Advice 4 joinin navy as medical corpsman

    kaizenro replied to soon2Bnavy's topic in Government, Military

    My advice is to talk to the Officer Recruiter. He or she can tell you about going to school full-time receiving E-3 pay. And your time in school counts as AD (active duty) time. Win-win IMO. Also,...

  13. I Just Want To Scream!!!!!!!!

    kaizenro replied to gerry79's topic in Government, Military

    I feel ya. I was senior HM and had to make things happy between the two types as well. If there is only one individual on each side starting trouble, take them aside one at a time and discuss. If it's...

  14. Roll Call for all Military and VA Nurses and those considering the Service

    kaizenro replied to RNPATL's topic in Government, Military

    I wasn't an officer but enlisted as a hospital corpsman. Treat the HMs right or they can make life hard for you. I know they'll make you do a hospital tour first thing to make sure you've got all the...

  15. Military/VA RN's - Please post experiences for Students

    kaizenro replied to RNPATL's topic in Government, Military

    You know by having 4 yrs prior service you'd come in as O-1E, that's almost equal to O-3 pay! Also, the Nursing Bonus is up from $10k to $15k! Go to Navy.com and look up the programs. It still says...

  16. Military/VA RN's - Please post experiences for Students

    kaizenro replied to RNPATL's topic in Government, Military

    ...responses enclosed in your

  17. Airforce nursing critical shortage specialties?

    kaizenro replied to Toby's mum's topic in Government, Military

    I do know the Navy has DUINS programs for nurses (full pay for two years to get your masters which is also paid for) in all sorts of fields. I've met several nurse anesthetists who used this program...

  18. Roll Call for all Military and VA Nurses and those considering the Service

    kaizenro replied to RNPATL's topic in Government, Military

    We're protected by the US Govt. We are EXPECTED to be able to do sutures, IVs, IV drips, passing meds(independently w/ USMC or under Dr/Rn supervision in a hospital), ABGs, amongst other procedures,...

  19. Roll Call for all Military and VA Nurses and those considering the Service

    kaizenro replied to RNPATL's topic in Government, Military

    I too believe the military community is more civilized in a hospital than civilians are. I just hate how abused the system is in the military just because it's free. Valid points from both

  20. Independent Duty Nurse

    kaizenro replied to gerry79's topic in General Nursing

    I heard about it. One of my HM1s mentioned it to me as we were doing UNREP one day. Thing is, a lot of those guys on the ship are older and more prone to injury/medical conditions.

  21. Airforce nursing critical shortage specialties?

    kaizenro replied to Toby's mum's topic in Government, Military

    so true. i loved being on the ship and just spending a couple seconds talking to the "patients" to prove they were healthy and saving the time to write a nursing note. at the hospitals, i always had...

  22. Veterans Administration Hospital

    kaizenro replied to 2003grad's topic in Government, Military

    http://chart.donhr.navy.mil/ or

  23. Civilians as Employees in Military Hospitals

    kaizenro replied to jhawk07's topic in Government, Military

    You can check with the http://chart.donhr.navy.mil/, maybe that will help you out somehow. I wouldn't go Reserves though. Great chance of being deployed yourself. You'll get the same benefits as a...

  24. Roll Call for all Military and VA Nurses and those considering the Service

    kaizenro replied to RNPATL's topic in Government, Military

    Hi. I just got out of the Navy, 8 yrs, as a hospital corpsman (HM). If you're pursuing RN, by all means, don't enlist as a corpsman. More than likely you'll be sent out to Iraq which would put your...