Sw88tpea

Sw88tpea BSN

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

    Sw88tpea replied to Sw88tpea's topic in Government, Military

    Hi DSchulte99, Yes ODS days are long, 0500-2000. Lots of being on your feet, lots of instruction. PT 6-7 mornings a week. Classroom instruction, marching instruction, instruction... Standard nurse...

  2. Navy Nurse First Duty/ODS/Relocation 2013

    Sw88tpea replied to aketamax's topic in Government, Military

    Think of your sponsor (minimally) as your tour guide day one. They will tell you what to wear, show you where to get your orders stamped, they will show you to the 15+ offices you have to stop by when...

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

    Sw88tpea replied to Sw88tpea's topic in Government, Military

    My friends in Bethesda have cars, but they do not use it to get to work, to the grocery store, to entertainment on weekends. It's more of a going out of town kind of

  4. Navy Nurse First Duty/ODS/Relocation 2013

    Sw88tpea replied to aketamax's topic in Government, Military

    The sponsor process is different everywhere, with every person in charge of it. I did not receive my Portsmouth sponsor information until half way through ODS. It is a good idea and a good program...

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

    Sw88tpea replied to Sw88tpea's topic in Government, Military

    Hi BSN-NavyNurse, congratulations on graduating and commissioning! You're so welcome, I'm glad I can pay it forward! 1) My friend bfrei+ is a Navy Nurse at Bethesda, I'll let her know to jump on and...

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

    Sw88tpea replied to Sw88tpea's topic in Government, Military

    Sorry for the delay! I was on leave for a week. 1) The paperwork process should naturally take at least 4 weeks-that's if you come prepared with letters of rec and so forth (military wide)-it can...

  7. Navy Nurse First Duty/ODS/Relocation 2013

    Sw88tpea replied to aketamax's topic in Government, Military

    Congratulations to you all! If you would like me to see if I can get you in contact with a nurse currently working at those locations let me know. The sponsor program is great but can be delayed-I...

  8. Group Ideas for active duty?

    Sw88tpea replied to NCindasun21's topic in Government, Military

    I have worked at a similar institution and since then have joined the service myself as a Navy nurse. I think it is important to acknowledge the post-deployment dilemma, no one back home has any idea...

  9. Peds & active duty military nursing

    Sw88tpea replied to patoyia's topic in Government, Military

    Hi patoyia, I'm active duty Navy RN at Portsmouth Naval Medical Center. We have Peds, PICU, and a very busy L&D and NICU. The Navy population is very busy with Peds and L&D, those are often...

  10. Navy Nurse First Duty/ODS/Relocation 2013

    Sw88tpea replied to aketamax's topic in Government, Military

    Congrats! I'm a current Navy RN and regarding places you go to, you can always ask to go somewhere else if you have something in mind. The worst he would say is, no. If they need someone there they...

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

    Sw88tpea replied to Sw88tpea's topic in Government, Military

    Welcome akapler01! 1. I enjoy being Navy Nurse. When it comes down to it, when you go to work, as a nurse, you're doing the same thing you would be doing in the civilian world, only in uniform. Nurse...

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

    Sw88tpea replied to Sw88tpea's topic in Government, Military

    Your paperwork should list 1960 with the number of years. 1960E is Beginner, 2 years. You are always given a letter with the code but that part won't change much in your career for now. You can remedy...

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

    Sw88tpea replied to Sw88tpea's topic in Government, Military

    Hi vinstafa, 1. You can give three 'preferences' and it will be part of your application package. 2. I would say receiving orders means you are going, not just the letter. Orders means there is a...

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

    Sw88tpea replied to Sw88tpea's topic in Government, Military

    slc1984, ODS runs year long, every 5 weeks. So far I have heard no changes to this. You would probably be attending the February tour that starts in the beginning of the month. I think your chances...

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

    Sw88tpea replied to Sw88tpea's topic in Government, Military

    Hi slc1984, Congrats! 1. Yes you know your first duty station before you go and you should receive your orders with that information when you sign, if not then certainly before you go. 2. Yes, I put...

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

    Sw88tpea replied to Sw88tpea's topic in Government, Military

    Hi oorahwife, I bought a couple boring packages of cheap white underwear. Honestly it ought not to matter much, just 'leave the frilly crap at home.' I brought a few regular pairs for liberty and...

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

    Sw88tpea replied to Sw88tpea's topic in Government, Military

    Dear The Tiki, The ensign I spoke with was a prior enlisted in the MECP program. I would say I am 90% sure that regardless of school, program, etc, if you are a new grad, your date of rank is based...

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

    Sw88tpea replied to Sw88tpea's topic in Government, Military

    PineappleCrush, I have a lot of friends at Bethesda. I'll private message you some folks. Do you need help getting started there? Let me know. Take care,

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

    Sw88tpea replied to Sw88tpea's topic in Government, Military

    I apologize, I did not realize you were prior. In your situation, though I do not know from my own personal experience, I asked an O-1E nurse on my unit right now who came in within the past 3 months....

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

    Sw88tpea replied to Sw88tpea's topic in Government, Military

    #newnavynurse You're right! I apologize, I am speaking regarding my own experience in Portsmouth, VA. I appreciate your input. #staugnurse The incentive can change. My agreement was 20K for 3yr...

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

    Sw88tpea replied to Sw88tpea's topic in Government, Military

    Date of rank is based on years you have worked full time as an RN, BSN only. Civilian time gets cut in half usually to add on to military time. For example, if you are a new grad with no experience,...

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

    Sw88tpea replied to Sw88tpea's topic in Government, Military

    Nurseadam, Pay is salary based on 'time in' and rank. Patient load and acuity on the shore is generally less than that of the civilian sector because the military, in general, is a healthier...

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

    Sw88tpea replied to Sw88tpea's topic in Government, Military

    I'll get on

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

    Sw88tpea replied to Sw88tpea's topic in Government, Military

    Feel free to let me know if you have questions about Navy

  25. New job in cardiac catheterisation unit!

    Sw88tpea replied to canned_bread's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I would youtube some videos about cardiac catheterizations and what the doc looks at. Types of stenting, manufacturers. Look into electrolytes and kidney function-most of what I deal with after...