Sw88tpea

Sw88tpea BSN

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RN, BSN, CEN, TCRN, CPAN

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

    Sw88tpea replied to Sw88tpea's topic in Government, Military

    Hi NavyRN1790, I cannot say that your tech experience can influence much but why not give it a try. Hand your boss your resume, introduce yourself, your boss will want to know what you have to offer!...

  2. ODS aug. 2012 and stationed at NAS Jacksonville

    Sw88tpea replied to navylynn's topic in Government, Military

    I was a nurse for two years before joining. Even experienced nurses go through the nurse grad program. I felt that it was educational. It was an easy schedule that rotated you through the hospital so...

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

    Sw88tpea replied to Sw88tpea's topic in Government, Military

    I got a star card at the NEX when I arrived at ODS. They give you a 'temporary card' to use at ODS and then when you make your first big purchase you get 10% off which for me was $260. Then mail you...

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

    Sw88tpea replied to Sw88tpea's topic in Government, Military

    Everyone's orders says that there are ten days of allotted leave. But that means that if you want to use leave, you are allowed to. However you will be using earned leave that you have not even earned...

  5. ODS aug. 2012 and stationed at NAS Jacksonville

    Sw88tpea replied to navylynn's topic in Government, Military

    Note re: NLT Date The Friday you graduate from ODS counts as a travel day. Verify how many travel days you have (one if you're flying, more if you're driving). The next day you must check in and have...

  6. ODS aug. 2012 and stationed at NAS Jacksonville

    Sw88tpea replied to navylynn's topic in Government, Military

    Hi there, I went to ODS in February and posted a lot of information on this post. I'm stationed at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth. I have completed the nurse grad program and am now working on the...

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

    Sw88tpea replied to Sw88tpea's topic in Government, Military

    Hi there, I work a standard block schedule Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, then Wednesday, Thursday and repeat. So I have a three day weekend every other week. I work 12 hours shifts 7-7....

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

    Sw88tpea replied to Sw88tpea's topic in Government, Military

    Happy 4th! Be loud and proud

  9. 8 Jul ODS

    Sw88tpea replied to jrg127's topic in Government, Military

    Home to ODS should be set up by your recruiter and ODS to San Diego can be set up at ODS if your recruiter can't do it. They use a government travel agency called SATO. I had them get my flight from...

  10. Navy Nurse Canidate program

    Sw88tpea replied to leslie_d's topic in Government, Military

    I just looked this up for the Oregon schools I attended and the same list the recruiter gave me are the list of ones accredited here: American Association of Colleges of Nursing | Find Accredited...

  11. 2012 NCP Graduates, any news about ODS?

    Sw88tpea replied to littleluvbugnavy's topic in Government, Military

    I did direct accession and got my first pick of duty station. I also had orders at the beginning of the fiscal year which seems to make a difference as they run out of spots at more popular places....

  12. I'm an RN already, can I join?

    Sw88tpea replied to EricaSAFJAF's topic in Government, Military

    I'm in the Navy, they only take BSN. I imagine the other services are the same. You may be able to apply for the Navy Nurse Candidate Program to get a scholarship to get your BSN. Nurse Candidate...

  13. BSN Student wants to enter the U.S. Navy.

    Sw88tpea replied to michaelsanjun's topic in Government, Military

    I would check in with a recruiter immediately to find out what you need to do. It's never too early to apply because by the time they're processing your application you may have your degree. But yes,...

  14. Navy Nursing?

    Sw88tpea replied to danil133's topic in Government, Military

    Hi austinr, Pattyipp is at ODS right now so she probably doesn't have access to a computer. I'm new to the Navy. I came in February and am now stationed at Portsmouth, Virginia. I applied for the Navy...

  15. 8 Jul ODS

    Sw88tpea replied to jrg127's topic in Government, Military

    I went through ODS in February and am now stationed at Portsmouth. Here is some extra ODS info. Let me know if you have any questions:...

  16. AF or Navy Nursing RN-BSN

    Sw88tpea replied to JustADream's topic in Government, Military

    here is some generalized information from the navy nurse corps facebook page, hope it helps. i didn't go through the ncp program so i don't know too much about it: [color=#333333]the nurse candidate...

  17. Navy Nurse Canidate program

    Sw88tpea replied to leslie_d's topic in Government, Military

    navy has a list of accredited programs. i'm from oregon and only 4 schools were on that list. talk with your recruiter to find out if yours is. here is some generalized information from the navy nurse...

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

    Sw88tpea replied to Sw88tpea's topic in Government, Military

    This is not particularly uplifting. It's good to know what you're getting into. Remember you are joining at a time of war. It's easy to forget from our peaceful soils. Keep our deployed joint forces...

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

    Sw88tpea replied to Sw88tpea's topic in Government, Military

    Your welcome! You can absolutely have your car with you (I did). You're 'supposed' to get a decal but we never really had this opportunity and it wasn't much of a problem. Having a car was great for...

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

    Sw88tpea replied to Sw88tpea's topic in Government, Military

    So the answer is... yes. You will not get your uniform until at ODS at which point you will put your bars on that night and wear the uniform the next day. I commissioned in civilian clothes a month...

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

    Sw88tpea replied to Sw88tpea's topic in Government, Military

    Men in OCS have to shave their head, not in ODS (medical, lawyers, chaplains, nukes). There are community shower stalls with curtains. Shower shoes are on the to-bring list for sure. The bathrooms are...

  22. Military nursing questions (all branches)

    Sw88tpea replied to ladyc2090's topic in Government, Military

    I'm running out the door but wanted to offer you some information. I'm new to the Navy and have been at my first command for 60 days. Here is a post I was offering to folks with questions. Hopefully...

  23. Would u please read and crique my Navy Nurse Corp motivational statement?

    Sw88tpea replied to morshed's topic in Government, Military

    Excellent! You hit all the great points. This statement is exemplary of the Naval core values of honor, courage, and commitment. You sound like a great fit for Navy. I wish you best of luck. Thank you...

  24. First Duty Station?

    Sw88tpea replied to AG_RN's topic in Government, Military

    I'm not sure how it is in Pensacola, but just a heads up that new navy nurses at Portsmouth are not allowed to go to ER or any of the ICUs for their first assignment. I have a friend from ODS that had...

  25. Places to live near the big 3

    Sw88tpea replied to willhigg6's topic in Government, Military

    Hi there, I'm in the NC and have been at Portsmouth for 60 days. If you want to live near base the apartments called 'Myrtles' are the way to go. I know two nurses that live there. Some nurses coming...