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navyman7

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  1. Military Nursing Questions Answered

    navyman7 replied to navyman7's topic in Government, Military

    Navyrn1790: 1) PCS relates to your permanent change of station. That is where you get assigned a location to live and work. As a new nurse you are likely to PCS to one of the big 3 as your first duty...

  2. Life as a Navy nurse (pros and cons)

    navyman7 replied to LilBigAl's topic in Government, Military

    futnurse0424: you have to think about where the nearest navy and army bases are first. If there are some that are close they will do there best to place you close but they don't have to. You would be...

  3. Military Nursing Questions Answered

    navyman7 replied to navyman7's topic in Government, Military

    NavyRN1790: Great questions, I will do my best. Now I can't attest to what Portsmouth does or doesn't do exactly. I have known some people who have worked there and they liked it there and some...

  4. Military Nursing Questions Answered

    navyman7 replied to navyman7's topic in Government, Military

    IRFARMER: Lets see if we can answer all of those questions. You being prior enlisted will help your case, unless you were a slacker while you were in before. Your other experience while it looks great...

  5. Critical care vs med/surg RN

    navyman7 replied to staugnurse's topic in Government, Military

    The Navy does put people into the ICU as new grads and without previous experience on occasion. Good

  6. Critical care vs med/surg RN

    navyman7 replied to staugnurse's topic in Government, Military

    Can you be more specific, what is CVU. Are you working in a step down unit or a CVICU? Big difference. Where you work all depends on what kind of nurse you want to be. If you want to work in an ICU...

  7. 5 minute Prone Float Navy

    navyman7 replied to 1spunky's topic in Government, Military

    You have to pass the swim test prior to graduating from ODS, otherwise there will be painful

  8. A few questions about being a Navy Nurse?

    navyman7 replied to sabby17's topic in Government, Military

    Check out the many questions posted under: military nursing questions answered. We have answered many of these kinds of questions there. I am more than happy to answer your questions but check this...

  9. Joining the military and getting pigeon-holed

    navyman7 replied to whichone'spink's topic in Government, Military

    I agree with the comment above about being discussed thoroughly. Check out the post; military nursing questions answered. With that said, DON'T take what a recruiter says as gospel. Everything in the...

  10. Navy Nurses Corps- Nursing Student

    navyman7 replied to zonzabug's topic in Government, Military

    People, please remember to take EVERYTHING from the recruiter with a grain of salt. I can tell you first hand that our med/surg floors are understaffed as well as the critical care areas. Your...

  11. Do i need a license to be a navy nurse?

    navyman7 replied to paulschwinn's topic in Government, Military

    No they will still not take you. Everyone in the Navy gets assigned a designator code which tells the bureau of navy medicine what you are educated in and licensed to do. Without that designator you...

  12. Tell me all you can about Navy Reserve nursing!

    navyman7 replied to tots24's topic in Government, Military

    You can also check out many of the posts & questions under: military nursing questions answered. There are many things there that may shine some light on some things. Good luck in your

  13. Civilian RN positions at San Diego Naval Medical Center

    navyman7 replied to GuelnRn's topic in Government, Military

    sandiegoaaron: i am the first to admit when i am wrong however i am not in this case. my coworkers were gs 11 & gs 12's, not gs 7's. typically a new grad won't get into the icu unless they were...

  14. Military Nursing Questions Answered

    navyman7 replied to navyman7's topic in Government, Military

    JMAG: it is difficult getting in exactly where you want sometimes. However people get into some great places from time to time. You will be assigned to a new nurse internship program when you get to...

  15. Military Nursing Questions Answered

    navyman7 replied to navyman7's topic in Government, Military

    charlie, thanks for the update. I do remember that now that you mention it. I have never seen anyone take that route. Maybe its the payback that's too long for people to commit to all that time....

  16. Military Nursing Questions Answered

    navyman7 replied to navyman7's topic in Government, Military

    Amistad, check your profile

  17. Military Nursing Questions Answered

    navyman7 replied to navyman7's topic in Government, Military

    charliegboma: if you are wanting to start out at a higher rank then you need time as a nurse to quailfy. You don't necessarily need to get yout masters to come in as an O-2. Typically to come in as an...

  18. Military Nursing Questions Answered

    navyman7 replied to navyman7's topic in Government, Military

    charliegboma: those 2 areas of nursing are light years apart. You need to decide for yourself what kind of nurse you want to be because you can't do both of those. As for coming into the Navy with...

  19. ODS Questions

    navyman7 replied to izzycatswimRN's topic in Government, Military

    Just an FYI, most commands won't assign someone who is relatively new to be a sponsor. They wouldn't be much help if they've only been there a few

  20. Military Nursing Questions Answered

    navyman7 replied to navyman7's topic in Government, Military

    BMICHELLE: i would get started on whatever application you decide on ASAP as that process can take a while (months). Regarding benefits, your benefits start day 1 of going Active Duty, so no health...

  21. Navy Nursing?

    navyman7 replied to danil133's topic in Government, Military

    Danil133, please read some of the posts under Military Nursing Questions Answered. I answer many of these kinds of questions there. And I am actually in the Navy. Please make sure you get your info...

  22. ODS Questions

    navyman7 replied to izzycatswimRN's topic in Government, Military

    bigdaddyccrn, check out my posts under military nursing questions answered. We have discussed many of your questions already. Good

  23. Will working as a stripper affect my Air Force nursing potential?

    navyman7 replied to JustMeWhoeverThatIs's topic in Government, Military

    I can't say for sure what the AF does, however the Navy would not accept you. Don't hide the job since you have to do a extremely thorough background check. Plus they want there officers to exemplify...

  24. Camp Pendleton

    navyman7 replied to alkali2003's topic in Government, Military

    Alkali, there are more opportunities for psych than OR, but this can vary. As for the commute, it's not the drive to the base that sucks, it's the drive from the main gate to the hospital. It's...

  25. Camp Pendleton

    navyman7 replied to alkali2003's topic in Government, Military

    Typically they have a huge need for L&D and general med/surg stuff. Good luck over there and enjoy the green side and long drive to the hospital, you'll see what I