Sw88tpea

Sw88tpea BSN

PACU, ER, Military

RN, BSN, CEN, TCRN, CPAN

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  1. Precepting in ICU/CCU

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

    I recommend that you start by asking how they learn. When asked my answer was, 'I want to see someone do it first, as I've never seen it done before. Next time I'll do it.' I did not do well being...

  2. 2012 NCP Graduates, any news about ODS?

    Sw88tpea replied to littleluvbugnavy's topic in Government, Military

    Let me know if you want to talk before heading to ODS! Happy to pay it

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

    Sw88tpea replied to Sw88tpea's topic in Government, Military

    Dear sandt! Can't wait for you to get here! I may meet you just before I deploy for a few months. I'm from Portland, OR so I wanted something close to downtown, a walk from a great bar, and close to...

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

    Sw88tpea replied to Sw88tpea's topic in Government, Military

    I'm sorry to hear that. There is not a shortage right now. What region/city are you in? I can see what I can do from my end. Feel free to PM

  5. Potential Military Nurse

    Sw88tpea replied to KV12's topic in Government, Military

    Your passion for military medicine sounds like a good fit. Note: There are no Coast Guard nurses. They have flight teams but no real nurses. 1) As I have an undergraduate degree in nursing, I would...

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

    Sw88tpea replied to Sw88tpea's topic in Government, Military

    ActiveRN, There are public health positions but they are few. You would probably be placed on one of the wards and if you make your wishes known you have the opportunity to transfer after 18-24...

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

    Sw88tpea replied to Sw88tpea's topic in Government, Military

    Deirdre, there is a lot of ODS info on this thread. 300 push ups a day? Maybe... But only 10-20 at a time and then you march around a bit and go back to it. I was never told to get down and do 300. Be...

  8. What are some personality traits needed to be a great nurse?

    Sw88tpea replied to KayyyT's topic in General Nursing

    Being a team player who is willing to accept give and take. Medicine is moving more towards a system of checks and balances. It's important for nursing to change with it and move towards more of an...

  9. 2012 NCP Graduates, any news about ODS?

    Sw88tpea replied to littleluvbugnavy's topic in Government, Military

    Hi there, good luck with the end of classes! And with coming into the Navy! I have a lot of information about the first couple months of active duty here:...

  10. Go in with my RN or NP?

    Sw88tpea replied to aliaysonfire's topic in Government, Military

    If you are 11 months out from your license I would get your timeline worked out. If going in with BSN, you could apply for the SEP 2013 board and leave for training in 2014. If that is the case then...

  11. Go in with my RN or NP?

    Sw88tpea replied to aliaysonfire's topic in Government, Military

    Navy only takes RN-BSN for the nurse corps. I don't know how the Navy goes about bringing in NPs. I know that once you are in you can apply for duty under instruction (DUINS) where you get paid to go...

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

    Sw88tpea replied to Sw88tpea's topic in Government, Military

    vls09, Prior BSN nursing won't count towards date of rank but I would think that your prior commissioned service would. What was your rate? Regardless I don't think you would be demoted to O1E. I...

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

    Sw88tpea replied to Sw88tpea's topic in Government, Military

    Congrats! Collateral duties are different for every unit. Some involve more work than others. Some are weekly work (DHMRSi or training officer) others are once a month (environmental preparedness or...

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

    Sw88tpea replied to Sw88tpea's topic in Government, Military

    Hmmm ODS was a lot of impact as far as feet go. And towards the end you have to wear combat boots etc that are not good on your feet. We generally had 3-5 running days a week. We didn't know...

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

    Sw88tpea replied to Sw88tpea's topic in Government, Military

    Currently, applications are being reviewed once a year, September. All packets must be submitted by then for review for the following year. So starting now, the soonest you could apply, get in, and go...

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

    Sw88tpea replied to Sw88tpea's topic in Government, Military

    Good luck to you all! I look forward to seeing you in the Big

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

    Sw88tpea replied to Sw88tpea's topic in Government, Military

    Congrats to you both! ODS is 5 weeks for staff officers (medical, nurse, dental, lawyer, chaplain, nuke) and OCS is 12 weeks for line officers (everyone else). You have your letters of recommendation...

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

    Sw88tpea replied to Sw88tpea's topic in Government, Military

    Yes it can be a frustrating process. Don't do anything until you have orders in hand! But be ready to depart asap-you can always go in the next ODS class. Since you're under 14days it would take a lot...

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

    Sw88tpea replied to Sw88tpea's topic in Government, Military

    I'm sure people do. Some things I'm glad I did before I left: 1) Leave copies of credit cards, bank accounts, passwords, vehicle titles etc with a family member just in case 2) Changed my mailing...

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

    Sw88tpea replied to Sw88tpea's topic in Government, Military

    Wow! Good work! Sorry for my absence. Could you three headed to Portsmouth email me and ill send you info on apartments and sponsor info if I can.

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

    Sw88tpea replied to Sw88tpea's topic in Government, Military

    aksayre, There is no reason you can't complete your interviews over the phone. Just schedule them this week. Do you have your letters of rec and physical completed? Ask your recruiter to set you up...

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

    Sw88tpea replied to Sw88tpea's topic in Government, Military

    carolinakate88, It is your responsibility to maintain one, active nursing license (from any state) while in the Navy. Don't let it

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

    Sw88tpea replied to Sw88tpea's topic in Government, Military

    navyRN1790 No worries about the questions-everyone has lots, that's why I started this. I would move your HHG before you leave for ODS. You have a lot going on once you are in and it's nice to already...

  24. ODS aug. 2012 and stationed at NAS Jacksonville

    Sw88tpea replied to navylynn's topic in Government, Military

    Hi AKRN907! The application process depends. Filling out the application itself and compiling your packet probably takes a week after you inform your recruiter of your wishes. When I came in the Navy...

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

    Sw88tpea replied to Sw88tpea's topic in Government, Military

    Hi CarolinaKate88! Congrats on your orders! Can't wait to meet you too! Feel free to contact me with any questions you might have! Go