DiscGolfNurse

DiscGolfNurse BSN

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  1. Navy FY 17

    DiscGolfNurse replied to spyforte's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks for the response! I believe for medsurg I have some competitive certs. I am my recruiters first kit that she will be submitting so she has actually been pushing me a lot which is nice. Shes...

  2. Active Duty Navy Direct Accession FY 2017

    DiscGolfNurse replied to DiscGolfNurse's topic in Government, Military

    Unfortunately, my recruiter is out on leave until after the first of the year. I am trying to get in contact with the other recruiter who is taking over her work while she is gone. With the holidays...

  3. Navy FY 17

    DiscGolfNurse replied to spyforte's topic in Government, Military

    Congrats! I am in the process of applying/waiting for my news. Where will you be heading and what specialty? Do you happen to know how many active duty medsurg spots they have for FY

  4. Active Duty Navy Direct Accession FY 2017

    DiscGolfNurse replied to DiscGolfNurse's topic in Government, Military

    I am a fellow 2017 hopeful! I haven't come across too many new grads looking to join straight out of nursing school. I know they prefer experience and base your rank accordingly. In the mean time,...

  5. Active Duty Navy Direct Accession FY 2017

    DiscGolfNurse replied to DiscGolfNurse's topic in Government, Military

    That's kind of you, worrying about your current employer :) not to worry though, your orders will cover you for when it comes time to let them know of your intent to

  6. Active Duty Navy Direct Accession FY 2017

    DiscGolfNurse replied to DiscGolfNurse's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks for all of the updates! Unfortunately, I allowed myself to get distracted so I am planning on having my kit completed and ready after the first of the year. I'm hoping the billet for medsurg...

  7. Preceptorship: Will I learn more on the day shift or night shift?

    DiscGolfNurse replied to c.dom's topic in General Students

    You definitely won't regret it. I am currently working nights for my first nursing job and I absolutely recommend it for new grads. It allows ample time to learn your flow and how to organize your...

  8. Active Duty Navy Direct Accession FY 2017

    DiscGolfNurse replied to DiscGolfNurse's topic in Government, Military

    So basically your CV resume and GPA were sent to the branch manager to see if you were a candidate that met the minimum requirements and were likely to be selected by the board. This just means that...

  9. Active Duty Navy Direct Accession FY 2017

    DiscGolfNurse replied to DiscGolfNurse's topic in Government, Military

    Congrats j.a.m.rn13! Keep us

  10. Active Duty Navy Direct Accession FY 2017

    DiscGolfNurse replied to DiscGolfNurse's topic in Government, Military

    Yeah Wheaties, that is your best bet. Plus the more experience you have in whatever specialty you want to work in will help you. For direct accession, experience is usually

  11. Active Duty Navy Direct Accession FY 2017

    DiscGolfNurse replied to DiscGolfNurse's topic in Government, Military

    Congrats coloradian719! I wonder if the need is based by area? I wasn't told where the need was since I am a medsurg nurse I was only informed of how many medsurg slots there were and how many nurses...

  12. New Nurse Time Management

    DiscGolfNurse replied to BookBug14's topic in General Nursing

    From the sound of things, it sounds like you are on days. If you have the opportunity, although not always appealing, you should switch to nights. I am on nights and the slower pace has been much...

  13. New Nurse Time Management

    DiscGolfNurse replied to BookBug14's topic in General Nursing

    These feelings are normal. I too am a new grad on a medsurg floor and there are some nights where I feel on top of my game and other times where I am drowning. Where is it exactly that you feel you...

  14. San Diego Duty Station

    DiscGolfNurse replied to charliegboma's topic in Government, Military

    Thank you! I'm currently living in SD so staying here would be

  15. San Diego Duty Station

    DiscGolfNurse replied to charliegboma's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks so much for the info! San Diego is my first choice so we will see whats

  16. Looking at Navy Reserve nursing

    DiscGolfNurse replied to khinlicky's topic in Government, Military

    Greetings! You definitely should talk to a recruiter to get the most accurate information. However, I am in the process of applying for direct accession into the Navy for active duty. From what I read...

  17. San Diego Duty Station

    DiscGolfNurse replied to charliegboma's topic in Government, Military

    Hello and congrats! I too am in the process of applying for DA into the Navy. I was curious, was SD your first choice in duty

  18. NCLEX pvt

    DiscGolfNurse replied to JNS_87's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I understand the feeling. Everyone has been where you are. If you have access to the quick results just buy them, I would have if I had the option that way I would know whether or not to start...

  19. soon to be newgrad needs advice!!

    DiscGolfNurse replied to copebm's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Any experience I think is a plus for you. However, your best bet is to look into new grad programs for that specialty. Obviously, they are designed for new grads and it is expected that you won't have...

  20. NCLEX pvt

    DiscGolfNurse replied to JNS_87's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats on finishing the NCLEX. My first bit of advice is to breathe. Its over. Your results are what they are and stressing will not benefit you at all at this point. You deserve a break from...

  21. Cardiac drips on a med/surg floor

    DiscGolfNurse replied to tokmom's topic in Medical-Surgical

    No cardiac drips or IV cardiac meds on our med/surg floor. Either a tele unit for IV cardiac meds or ICU for cardiac

  22. APU 2+2 Nursing Summer 2016!

    DiscGolfNurse replied to chcwilliams's topic in School, College Programs

    Since it is a Christian university there is a faith component to just about every aspect. You do not have to be a Christian to attend. I knew one girl in my cohort who did not believe. They don't...

  23. Doctor stole my stethoscope

    DiscGolfNurse replied to ayejay09's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Engraving it means nothing. Mine was a unique color and unique bell with my name engraved right on top and it still was stolen. I just bit the bullet and bought a new

  24. Confirmation that I failed the nclex?

    DiscGolfNurse replied to Agh06's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Welcome to post-NCLEX anxiety. There is literally NO way of knowing if you passed without seeing your license posted or receiving a letter from the BRN. Did you input all of your correct info for...

  25. APU 2+2 Nursing Summer 2016!

    DiscGolfNurse replied to chcwilliams's topic in School, College Programs

    is this the 2+2 program that you have been accepted into? Tuition: the program is currently $62,000. This does not include books and supplies, housing, or gas to travel to clinical sites....