SailorWifey

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  1. license by endorsement

    SailorWifey replied to DanaCheryseRN's topic in California Nursing

    Thanks for the directions; I was able to set that up. Mine just said "pending/open" too. The people who answer the phone know the evaluators. Ask them to talk to yours. It's based on your last name....

  2. license by endorsement

    SailorWifey replied to DanaCheryseRN's topic in California Nursing

    I have had luck right at 8 am california time. When I get through I literally dial over and over and over. It's a commitment! How do you check your status on breeze? I tried to figure it out and...

  3. license by endorsement

    SailorWifey replied to DanaCheryseRN's topic in California Nursing

    I applied for my endorsement license on Oct 8th. I kmow they didn't even open my file until the 31st of October. They told me my finger prints are still being cleared/holding up my license. I'm...

  4. Endorsement to CA & Educational Requirements

    SailorWifey replied to eyepenny's topic in California Nursing

    In the event of not having these classes (my college didnt require that I take a psychology class - not sure why) am I able to simply take that one class somewhere and send the transcript to CA when I...

  5. When to start applying? San Diego

    SailorWifey replied to SailorWifey's topic in California Nursing

    Thanks for the feedback. I know we will only be there a couple years, so I'm flexible with working any unit/job I can

  6. When to start applying? San Diego

    SailorWifey posted a topic in California Nursing

    After reading the posts here, I almost wish we weren't moving to San Diego. Unfortunately, as a military spouse I have no say in the matter, so Im keeping my chin up :) We will be moving in the...

  7. When to start applying? San Diego

    SailorWifey replied to SailorWifey's topic in California Nursing

    Thank you so much for your response! That makes complete sense

  8. FY2014 Navy Nurse Corps Direct Accession

    SailorWifey replied to bebejasmine2002's topic in Government, Military

    The honor of serving is worth these sacrifices IMO. I feel the same way about my current job - nurses are always essential staff. Whether it be a global or local disaster, weather emergency, or...

  9. Panicking about transcripts for licensure. Help!

    SailorWifey posted a topic in California Nursing

    I am currently licensed as an RN out of state, but am moving to CA for my husband's job. I have a question regarding transcripts for my application. Ive tried emailing and calling the BON but have had...

  10. SoCal job market NON new grad

    SailorWifey posted a topic in California Nursing

    I just wondered if anyone has experience with this. I will have 2+ years acute care experience. I'm realistic about the application process and know its tedious. However, many of my coworkers are...

  11. SoCal job market NON new grad

    SailorWifey replied to SailorWifey's topic in California Nursing

    Thank you so much Meriwhen! Yes I am a military spouse. I have a BSN and am working on taking my cert exam so those should help. I am open to all possibilities, just really hoping to find employment...

  12. How is the San Diego Job Market?

    SailorWifey replied to galletamonster's topic in California Nursing

    Meriwhen, When I move to CA I will have 2+ years of PACU experience. Do you know any agencies that are local to SoCal? My husband is in the military so I will only be able to look in that

  13. How is the San Diego Job Market?

    SailorWifey replied to galletamonster's topic in California Nursing

    What about agency nursing? I work in DC but we have several travel and agency nurses who say there are lots of openings for agency opportunities in SoCal. Perhaps that'd be a better

  14. Torn! Accept civilian job or hold out for navy?

    SailorWifey posted a topic in Government, Military

    Long story short, I am a senior BSN student who was just accepted in an excellent and highly competitive nurse residency program. When I formally accept this position, I have to sign an agreement to...

  15. Navy Nurse Corps Direct Accession FY 2013

    SailorWifey posted a topic in Government, Military

    Just looking for other FY2013 DA hopefuls! My paperwork was submitted to be considered at the first board... Anyone else in the same boat? Also, I am a new grad but am working at a large university...

  16. Navy Nurse Corps Direct Accession FY 2013

    SailorWifey replied to SailorWifey's topic in Government, Military

    My recruiter just told me that they filled all spots for FY2013 My paperwork never even made it to the board, it got as far as the program manager. Hopefully someone hears good

  17. Navy Nurse Corps Direct Accession FY 2013

    SailorWifey replied to SailorWifey's topic in Government, Military

    So there has only been one board for FY2013? I remember last year that they had already made selections and things were close up by November... I hope this means there is still

  18. Georgetown University Hospital New Grad 2012

    SailorWifey replied to savexpigoo's topic in General Nursing

    Hi elBSN! I just noticed this comment and thought I would answer it. Sorry I didn't see it sooner! I had experience as a summer nurse extern (NOT at Georgetown) and also about a year of experience as...

  19. Navy Nurse Corps Direct Accession FY 2013

    SailorWifey replied to SailorWifey's topic in Government, Military

    Navywifeim I am sorry to hear that you are discouraged! If there is another board in 2 weeks, stay hopeful!! They wouldn't have a board if they weren't looking to pick up more people! I have a...

  20. New to Navy, ODS, Portsmouth-need any help?

    SailorWifey replied to Sw88tpea's topic in Government, Military

    The process takes a different length of time for each person. For instance, I got hung up with needing letters from an MD for a medical waiver. Just a word of advice, apply for civilian jobs and dont...

  21. Security Clearance

    SailorWifey posted a topic in Government, Military

    I was just wondering what level security clearance navy (or other branches assuming it's the same) nurses need to have. Thank you in

  22. Navy Nurse Corps Direct Accession FY 2013

    SailorWifey replied to SailorWifey's topic in Government, Military

    I also am located in the DMV area.I work in periop but I believe I'm just applying for general nursing because I just graduated. I don't know an exact date for the first board but my recruiter told me...

  23. Navy Nurse Corps Direct Accession FY 2013

    SailorWifey replied to SailorWifey's topic in Government, Military

    PinappleCrush,Good luck to you! I also had medical issues (had to get a waiver and all that jazz) so I totally get where you are coming from. May the rest of the process move quickly for

  24. Navy Nurse Corps Direct Accession FY 2013

    SailorWifey replied to SailorWifey's topic in Government, Military

    You have lots of time too!! You aren't old! That is a good plan. Too bad general nursing wasn't open year round. I work in periop which I heard is in high demand as well, so our backup plans sound...

  25. Navy Nurse Corps Direct Accession FY 2013

    SailorWifey replied to SailorWifey's topic in Government, Military

    It sounds like you are very competitive for selection. I started the process while in school, originally hoping to do the candidate program. Unfortunately it closed before I was able to submit so I...