CynRN11

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  1. Thinking about becoming Navy Nurse (officer)

    CynRN11 replied to Smurfette752's topic in Government, Military

    Forgot to add: You "earn" liberty privileges as you progress through ODS (Officer Development School). If your son or family is near Newport RI, you could possibly see them the third or fourth...

  2. Thinking about becoming Navy Nurse (officer)

    CynRN11 replied to Smurfette752's topic in Government, Military

    Smurfette752 I am a single mother of 2 boys and in the Navy Nurse Corps, although I was still legally married when I joined. The thing to remember is that although the Navy has a great support...

  3. Staying competitive for Navy Nurse Corps recruitment.

    CynRN11 replied to 240zRN's topic in Government, Military

    utamaverick I actually am not prior enlisted. I also was a (relatively) new grad and came in as an Ensign. I am probably a little older than the average new nurse coming in, so this is my second...

  4. Staying competitive for Navy Nurse Corps recruitment.

    CynRN11 replied to 240zRN's topic in Government, Military

    I have only been a Navy Nurse for a short period of time, but I can offer my observations. Ultimately, especially if you come in as a junior officer (01-03), they are looking for nurses who can be...

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

    CynRN11 replied to Sw88tpea's topic in Government, Military

    Men don't have to shave their head for ODS, but it will have to be within regs. Your Chief will definately let you know if he/she thinks your hair is too

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

    CynRN11 replied to Sw88tpea's topic in Government, Military

    Sw88tpea: Thanks for the info. I leave for ODS on Saturday, and I would be lying if I said I wasn't a little nervous! That said, I am also very excited! I am trying to arrange my HHG transfer...

  7. New Navy NCP Selectee Looking for others!

    CynRN11 replied to littleluvbugnavy's topic in Government, Military

    Congratulations

  8. New Navy NCP Selectee Looking for others!

    CynRN11 replied to littleluvbugnavy's topic in Government, Military

    BruniMite: I will be stationed in Bethesda beginning in May. That was my thought also as a reletively new grad...I am grateful for any training and support they want to give me. I started in an OR...

  9. To anyone with NCP or Navy Nursing Experience please HELP!

    CynRN11 replied to GuelnRn's topic in Government, Military

    KRR2009: Be certain you are not speaking with an enlisted recruiter. If he/she is a medical recruiter (working with doctors, nurses, dentists who go in as officers), they should be familiar with the...

  10. Military Nursing Questions Answered

    CynRN11 replied to navyman7's topic in Government, Military

    Send me a PM. I can't initiate one yet as I don't have enough posts, but I can answer

  11. Military Nursing Questions Answered

    CynRN11 replied to navyman7's topic in Government, Military

    I started the application process over two years ago when I was still in school for NCP. Had to get a waiver, which took a while, so I had to switch to DA when I was no longer eligible for NCP. My...

  12. Military Nursing Questions Answered

    CynRN11 replied to navyman7's topic in Government, Military

    Has your packet already been submitted and is now waiting in line to go before the board? I may have missed that somewhere in your post. It is my understanding that September is the first month for...

  13. Need support, very depressed.

    CynRN11 replied to KaseyJo's topic in Nurses Recovery

    How often does it take a "bad" situation for us to be shocked enough to be forced to step back and re-evaluate our lives. I agree with VivaLasViejas, everything will be fine...it might not be exactly...

  14. Will I have to cut my hair at training? what about after when I'm at the hospital

    CynRN11 replied to sabby17's topic in Government, Military

    realnursealso/lpn: i came across this article also and it took me forever to figure out what was meant by [color=#333333] "no portion of the bulk of the hair as measured from the scalp will exceed...

  15. Will I have to cut my hair at training? what about after when I'm at the hospital

    CynRN11 replied to sabby17's topic in Government, Military

    I have long curly hair, and while it wasn't a primary concern, I have also searched the web for examples of what is acceptable for ODS. If I have to cut it, versus putting it up in a bun everyday, I...

  16. To anyone with NCP or Navy Nursing Experience please HELP!

    CynRN11 replied to GuelnRn's topic in Government, Military

    I found that the timeline for my application became less to do with what fiscal year I was applying for, and more to do with my "place" in line. From what I understand, once your packet is complete...

  17. 2012 NCP Graduates, any news about ODS?

    CynRN11 replied to littleluvbugnavy's topic in Government, Military

    Littleluvbugnavy: I replied to your PM, but I don't have many posts, so I am unsure if you were able to receive my response. Let me know if you didn't get a message from

  18. 2012 NCP Graduates, any news about ODS?

    CynRN11 replied to littleluvbugnavy's topic in Government, Military

    I have 2 kids (boys 6 and 11), and I will be stationed in Bethesda following the April 15 ODS. The thought of moving from a small, more rural area to a huge urban environment with kiddos has been a...

  19. Military Nursing Questions Answered

    CynRN11 replied to navyman7's topic in Government, Military

    Navyman7 Thanks for addressing OR nursing. Since that is my interest, I will bring it up once I get to my duty

  20. Military Nursing Questions Answered

    CynRN11 replied to navyman7's topic in Government, Military

    After reading and following posts on this forum, I don't know that I could say with any certainty what the Navy is looking for in candidates at this time. I have seen all over the place, though, that...

  21. Help please! Looking for info on Navy Nurse Corps

    CynRN11 replied to bbnewgrad's topic in Government, Military

    The info I have is the same as what willhigg6 posted (only I was told 59 spots for 2012). If you google height and weight requirements, you can find the table to use for your age group. Direct...

  22. April 2012 ODS?

    CynRN11 posted a topic in Government, Military

    Hello Everyone I have been following threads relating to the Navy Nurse Corps for several months. I was pro-rec'ed in November and I found out last week all my paperwork has been completed. I had the...

  23. April 2012 ODS?

    CynRN11 replied to CynRN11's topic in Government, Military

    Sw88t Pea Congratulations to you also! I am a recent graduate (May 2011). I took the summer off and traveled a bit, and then got a job as a circulating nurse in an OR. My last day is actually this...