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navyman7

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

    navyman7 replied to LilBigAl's topic in Government, Military

    Once again I see too many comments and way too much advice from people who are not in the Navy. Please get your advice/info from the source directly otherwise you may have serious regrets. feel free...

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

    navyman7 replied to LilBigAl's topic in Government, Military

    You need to remember that the military comes first and the detailers will put you where they need you first. I know many dual military families and see how difficult is on them. One of them typically...

  3. Military Nursing Questions Answered

    navyman7 replied to navyman7's topic in Government, Military

    1) The process is competitive at times. The application process in much more involved than in the civilian world. You have to work in critical care 1st. You have to have the approval of your boss,...

  4. Headed to ODS then Portsmouth, RN BSN Ensign in Navy NC with 1yr exp.

    navyman7 replied to Sw88t Pea's topic in Government, Military

    annamfuentes1 : it depends on where they need nurses the most. it also depends on where you live. if you live on the west caost, it's more cost effective if they send you to san diego, and vice versa...

  5. Military Nursing Questions Answered

    navyman7 replied to navyman7's topic in Government, Military

    Deployment Questions Answered, in part: Deploying depends on many things. I would say that the number 1 thing that determines who deploys is where you work. You WILL deploy if you work in the ICU. If...

  6. Military Nursing Questions Answered

    navyman7 replied to navyman7's topic in Government, Military

    Witchbaby: I am sorry I don't know anything about the Navy Reserves. I should know more but I don't. Clinical experience ALWAYS helps though. You do have to be in decent shape, however there are many...

  7. Military Nursing Questions Answered

    navyman7 replied to navyman7's topic in Government, Military

    Babe 48076: Work at a Naval Hospital is similar to non-county civilian hospitals. What I mean is; the patient population isn't like that out in town. We don't get the frequent drug abusers, gunshot...

  8. Headed to ODS then Portsmouth, RN BSN Ensign in Navy NC with 1yr exp.

    navyman7 replied to Sw88t Pea's topic in Government, Military

    GoNavyHopeful: I have not encountered a single public health nurse yet in the Navy. I have met people who have gotten there masters in public health and they deploy a lot since they oversee things...

  9. Military Nursing Questions Answered

    navyman7 replied to navyman7's topic in Government, Military

    Sheepwithagun: Not a problem. They are usually pretty good about getting people into the OR right away, especially if you have some experience first. But like everything about the military nothing is...

  10. Military Nursing Questions Answered

    navyman7 replied to navyman7's topic in Government, Military

    Gypsyd8: The Navy's age limit is 38, I think (99% sure). I know that the Army has a a little higher age limit. I would get started asap if you are thinking about the Navy. The application process can...

  11. Physical Exam at ODS

    navyman7 replied to Oldlove's topic in Government, Military

    No gun quals depsite many of us wanting it. There is time to get rolled in the sand pit if you're

  12. Military Nursing Questions Answered

    navyman7 replied to navyman7's topic in Government, Military

    Dschulte 99, it depends on where you are going to be stationed and what the current staffing situation is. Keep the grades up. It couldn't hurt if you email the new nurse coordinator too about your...

  13. Military Nursing Questions Answered

    navyman7 replied to navyman7's topic in Government, Military

    Dschulte99, yes you can volunteer. However most division officers try and share the wealth with others in the units so all can gain those invaluable experiences. Deploying also helps with promotion...

  14. Headed to ODS then Portsmouth, RN BSN Ensign in Navy NC with 1yr exp.

    navyman7 replied to Sw88t Pea's topic in Government, Military

    You shouldn't have a problem getting into L&D, but you never know. It's those folks who have their hearts set on the ER or ICU that get frustrated. One thing that will help your case is if you...

  15. Headed to ODS then Portsmouth, RN BSN Ensign in Navy NC with 1yr exp.

    navyman7 replied to Sw88t Pea's topic in Government, Military

    Good luck in Portsmouth. As for flight nursing, they call it en route care nursing in the Navy. The only available billet is in Diego Garcia. It is a 18+ month assignment unaccompanied. No other way...

  16. Physical Exam at ODS

    navyman7 replied to Oldlove's topic in Government, Military

    17- PT, Final Exam Review, Tricare brief, Graduation Drill practice. 18- PT Test #2, Final Exam (easy) dress white inspection. 19- Class 20,21 Off Base Liberty 22- Damage Conrtrol class (firetrainer)...

  17. Military Nursing Questions Answered

    navyman7 replied to navyman7's topic in Government, Military

    Dirtydave; Yes I had previous ICU experience. Depending on how well the med/surg floors are staffed, a new grad can still get into a critical care area like the ICU, ER, CCU. If the med/surg floors...

  18. Military Nursing Questions Answered

    navyman7 replied to navyman7's topic in Government, Military

    I had my package submitted but withdrew it after reconsidering my options. I am currently applying to several Anesthesia schools on the outside. Aside from this, I can't comment more publicly about...

  19. Physical Exam at ODS

    navyman7 replied to Oldlove's topic in Government, Military

    Day 1- paperwork & presentations. (this schedule is 3 years old) 2-awake @ 3:30 am to screaming/yelling. Early morning PT. (this is the only day that the chiefs wake you up and yell, its best to...

  20. Physical Exam at ODS

    navyman7 replied to Oldlove's topic in Government, Military

    ODS is 5 weeks long as you may know. There are physical exams if they decide that your previous physicals were lacking, or if you have a waiver that they feel they want to challenge or look at again....

  21. I need info! AF & Navy :)

    navyman7 replied to ElizEub:)'s topic in Government, Military

    I am a Navy Nurse Corps Officer. I have worked in the ICU for 3 years. I have deployed overseas. I have 2 degrees. I 1st applied to the Navy through the NCP program along with my friend with the same...

  22. First Deployment Advice

    navyman7 replied to New1LT's topic in Government, Military

    Bastion is a great hospital. The Brits do it right. They are very organized and team oriented. If you are not skilled in trauma or critical care they will know it and won't be shy to tell you you are...

  23. Navy NCP, Previous Bachelors, and GPA

    navyman7 replied to williams84's topic in Government, Military

    Yes, they will consider all of your grades. As nice as the NCP program sounds, it's not as sweet as the direct accession. The NCP only gives up to 24,000 for a 5 year payback, while a DA for 5 years...