21 years USMC SSgt. Calhoun Camp Pendleton, 29 palms, Okinawa Japan, Korean D.M.Z. defense.. Field Artillery cannoneer, machine gunner, P.M.I. And Martial arts Instructor trainer. I'm now in an ASN school 17 months long. Associates degree in nursing LVN program in Los Angeles CA. Using my G.I. bill.. Gotta love that B.A.H. 😊
Can I keep my Martial Art Instructor tab as a Navy Nurse? Would I just need to keep recertifying it with an MAIT? I’m an enlisted Marine hoping to become a Navy Nurse
@@AlviAle #1 whatever you have earned in the U.S. Military the entire U.S. Military is connected with respect to things that are in your service record book as official U.S. Military training {i,e,} Ranger school, Airborne school, or S.E.R.E. school including leadership schools like Sgt's course in the Marines or B.N.O.C. in the Army the biggest hurdle you might be facing is that to conduct training as a Martial arts trained Service member the service branch that you are apart of would need to condone that type of training and have measure in place to allow for it, for instance in the M.C.M.A.P. Program it has been planned and thoroughly vetted up to the commandant and there are procedure to deal with injury there are protocols and there is support for the training, as far as the NAVY that may not be something that is supported and so if a Sailor becomes injured during the training you are teaching them you may have to be dealing with some type of level of discipline that falls solely on you unless you have the NAVYS express support from your chain of command and also some peripheral support from the Marine Corps. I would contact the Martial arts center of excellence at Quantico tell them what your trying to accomplish and get some guidance about it.
I am old school Navy, 81-85. Sad to see the old dungarees and khakis go away. It was a long tradition. The new uniform you are wearing looks like a Marine to me.
I'm a Marine 85-2006 this has been happening more and More where Navy has been duplicating Marine uniforms with the rough desert style boot's the special 8 point cover, and now also the digital utility uniforms I would imagine that the Navy would want to be distinct and different as sailors from all other branches just like Marines are unique and different etc..
I do not have a graduate degree but you would be a wonderful nursing instructor. What I do have is 30 years as a full time RN. If you haven't considered it yet, give some serious thought to pursuing your doctorate. You're a natural.
To prepare physically make sure you can do situps, planks, pushups, and run at least 1.5 miles comfortably. You can look up the fitness requirements for the Physical Readiness Test (PRT) online. I am working on putting together a video about this subject, thanks!
i think your videos are reallllllllly informative! would like a video on 1- grooming guidlines (like hair) nails, makeup, etc.. 2- and also ALL the uniforms like you mentioned.. CANT WAIT FOR THE NEXT VIDEO :)
Hailey I can definitely do a video on grooming guidelines. I can show all the female uniforms since I have to have them however, I will probably have to talk to one of my male counterparts to get the male uniforms.
Yes! There are some really cool opportunities for critical care nurses. They can go on ships, with the Marines, flight nurse training. The actual ICU’s though don’t have as critical of patients as civilian ICUs though.
Hello, I know this is a old video. I’m interested in joining the navy as a Medical Technologist (Med Tech) . Do you know if the uniforms are the same as the nurse?
Hello! The only “med tech” position I know is Hospital Corpsman. Yes, the uniforms are different because Corpsmen are enlisted and Nurses are officers. The cammies (Navy Working Uniform) are the same though.
Lindsay Maher From the information I have seen, right now the Navy wants nurses with at least 6 months to a year of experience. However, the best person to ask is a Navy medical officer recruiter. He or she will know more about what the Navy is currently actually accepting and needing.
@@itsestelarojas4713 Thanks for your reply! I was talking with a recruiter about the NCP but found out I am a bit too late in the game for that, so joining after college is my new plan. I am planning on choosing my capstone and potentially 6 months to a year of experience based off of areas of nursing the Navy is in need of; do you have any ideas of resources where I could find that information, or is that also information I can only get from a recruiter?
Lindsay Maher I don’t have any resources you can get that information, except to ask your recruiter. However, I do know at this time, the Navy needs critical care nurses.
LDS Nurse Yes it is an eagle and an anchor. I wish the rank was still on the cover. It makes it hard to see the rank on the chest when you’re walking outside.
Hi.. Respected Mam. . I hope that you will be blessed its a humbly request in face of you I want to study BSN (Male ) in Royal militry navy air Force or army as common wealth candidate at soclarship .. please guide me....
Thanks so much for making these videos, they’re always informative and I love learning about Navy nurse life! I know the working uniforms you just showed we’re all navy, but if you’re attached to a Marine Corps unit, does it change any of the uniforms you wear?
You will wear the Marine Corps digital camouflage uniforms if you are stationed with a Marine Corps unit. The stitching on your uniform however will say "U.S. Navy." You will not wear the Marine dress uniforms though. You will still be required to have all of your Navy dress uniforms and khakis.
From 0-1 to 0-3 (Ensign, Lieutenant Junior Grade, Lieutenant) it is simply time in rank. As long as you do not get into any trouble (i.e. Captain's Mast, DUI, not obeying lawful orders, etc.) you will automatically move up in rank. It is 2 years as an 0-1, then 2 years as an 0-2. When you are an 0-3 you have to have at least 3 years in that rank until you can get your first look at 0-4. Your Fitreps, how you perform at work, collaterals, if you have a certification or Masters/Doctorate degree, all play a large factor in getting you promoted. It is the same thing for all ranks above 0-3. You have to show you are a good leader, officer, you do your job well, you are committed to the Navy, and that you have the ability to perform well in the next higher rank. Your electronic service record is looked at by other officers on a board and picked for promotion based on the aforementioned things.
I want to go into public health nursing. Are there navy nurse positions available in this speciality and if so how many positions and how competitive? Loving the videos!
Yes, there are positions for public health nursing in the Navy. The subspecialty code for this is 1940. There are not many public health nurses in the Navy so yes it is competitive. The DUINS list this year only had 1 seat available for anyone who wanted to go to DUINS for public health nursing.
Thank you so much for making these videos ma’am! They are very informative. I am currently a navy reservist awaiting acceptance to NCP. How was your experience adjusting from enlisted to officer?
Sydney Lewis You’re welcome and thank you for watching! I had a smooth transition from enlisted to officer. You have more responsibility as an officer and must set the example for the enlisted personnel. It is also your job to train and mold the enlisted which I feel came naturally for me. It felt different at first when people saluted me, because I was so used to saluting junior officers. As a nurse corps officer specifically, I am in charge of my patients and the corpsmen work under my license, so I feel an increased responsibility to educate the corpsmen regarding diagnoses, procedures, and technical skills such as placing IV’s/blood draws so our patients are well- taken care of.
@ The Navy nurse kindly mam!! guide me the procedure to study regarding BSN Male in military as common wealth canidate .. kindly reply me and contact me.. Thanks
Love your videos. Just curious about some of the better (that you consider better) duty stations you have worked and been stationed at. Currently in nursing school and looking at my options if I want to apply!
Matthew Raynor So this is a really hard question for me to answer because each duty station I have been to has pros and cons. I had the most fun with a Marine unit, I learned my core nursing skills at the hospitals I have been to: Walter Reed and Okinawa.
Hello 👋🏽 I enjoy watching your videos. Please keep this going! ❤️ I have 2 questions about becoming a Navy Nurse. 1. Would I be able to become a Neonatal nurse practitioner ? I haven’t heard of many Neonatal nurses in the navy. 2. Would the 4 years in MECP count towards my 20 active duty years ?
There are opportunities for NP’s in the Navy. The number of slots changes though so you need to talk to a medical officer recruiter to see if there are any available for you.
21 years USMC SSgt. Calhoun
Camp Pendleton, 29 palms, Okinawa Japan, Korean D.M.Z. defense..
Field Artillery cannoneer, machine gunner,
P.M.I.
And Martial arts Instructor trainer.
I'm now in an ASN school 17 months long.
Associates degree in nursing
LVN program in Los Angeles CA.
Using my G.I. bill..
Gotta love that B.A.H. 😊
Thank you for your service Ssgt!
@@itsestelarojas4713 great Video's
@@gunchief0811 🙏 Thank you!
Can I keep my Martial Art Instructor tab as a Navy Nurse?
Would I just need to keep recertifying it with an MAIT?
I’m an enlisted Marine hoping to become a Navy Nurse
@@AlviAle #1 whatever you have earned in the U.S. Military the entire U.S. Military is connected with respect to things that are in your service record book as official U.S. Military training {i,e,} Ranger school, Airborne school, or S.E.R.E. school including leadership schools like Sgt's course in the Marines or B.N.O.C. in the Army the biggest hurdle you might be facing is that to conduct training as a Martial arts trained Service member the service branch that you are apart of would need to condone that type of training and have measure in place to allow for it, for instance in the M.C.M.A.P. Program it has been planned and thoroughly vetted up to the commandant and there are procedure to deal with injury there are protocols and there is support for the training, as far as the NAVY that may not be something that is supported and so if a Sailor becomes injured during the training you are teaching them you may have to be dealing with some type of level of discipline that falls solely on you unless you have the NAVYS express support from your chain of command and also some peripheral support from the Marine Corps.
I would contact the Martial arts center of excellence at Quantico tell them what your trying to accomplish and get some guidance about it.
Which one is the OR uniform.
You wear scrubs in the OR.
Thanks, I am thinking of joining the Navy. I am a new graduate nurse and I am a registered nurse.
I am old school Navy, 81-85. Sad to see the old dungarees and khakis go away. It was a long tradition. The new uniform you are wearing looks like a Marine to me.
I'm a Marine 85-2006 this has been happening more and More where Navy has been duplicating Marine uniforms with the rough desert style boot's the special 8 point cover, and now also the digital utility uniforms I would imagine that the Navy would want to be distinct and different as sailors from all other branches just like Marines are unique and different etc..
Great job on the video
Please do a navy video on all the uniforms! And when you wear them. I am joining as a navy nurse next year
Congratulations!!
I do not have a graduate degree but you would be a wonderful nursing instructor. What I do have is 30 years as a full time RN. If you haven't considered it yet, give some serious thought to pursuing your doctorate. You're a natural.
I have another stupid question two years later. Is the rank insignia sewn on or does it slide onto a tab, like the parkas?
They slide on the tab for the NWU.
I love the Marines 🕊️💫⭐☀️⛱️🌏🤍✨🏖️🌟🌞🌼💐💛💙💖🌻🙏
From a civilian nurse thank you for your service 🙂👍
Could you do a video about preparing fitness wise? I'm a gym rat, minus the cardio but I'd love any advice
To prepare physically make sure you can do situps, planks, pushups, and run at least 1.5 miles comfortably. You can look up the fitness requirements for the Physical Readiness Test (PRT) online. I am working on putting together a video about this subject, thanks!
i think your videos are reallllllllly informative! would like a video on
1- grooming guidlines (like hair) nails, makeup, etc..
2- and also ALL the uniforms like you mentioned.. CANT WAIT FOR THE NEXT VIDEO :)
Hailey I can definitely do a video on grooming guidelines. I can show all the female uniforms since I have to have them however, I will probably have to talk to one of my male counterparts to get the male uniforms.
Nurse.you.should.be.in.a.white.dress..and.white.caps
That uniform is not practical for any nurse, let alone military nurses.
Critical care in the navy? Any opportunities? Thank You
Yes! There are some really cool opportunities for critical care nurses. They can go on ships, with the Marines, flight nurse training. The actual ICU’s though don’t have as critical of patients as civilian ICUs though.
Thank you for making these videos!! Really appreciate it!!
were you enlisted first? also whats up!
waited more into the video and answered my own question lmfao
What's up! Yes, I was enlisted.
The Navy Nurse I see you’re San Diego? I just PCSd from Miramar and went to Texas, small RUclips world aha
@@dwkvideos I am not in SD. I am in Okinawa.Was stationed in Oceanside though and lived in SD for a while. It is a small RUclips world though! lol.
I know this is an old video, so sorry if you've since covered this. What are the uniform differences for Reserve?
No differences.
Hello, I know this is a old video. I’m interested in joining the navy as a Medical Technologist (Med Tech) . Do you know if the uniforms are the same as the nurse?
Hello! The only “med tech” position I know is Hospital Corpsman. Yes, the uniforms are different because Corpsmen are enlisted and Nurses are officers. The cammies (Navy Working Uniform) are the same though.
Is this cna ?
No, RN
Hey what do you recommend doing after highschool? I’m a junior and I still don’t even know where to start . Do I become a nurse first or?
You can start taking classes at a community college to get all the prerequisites for a nursing program
I graduate in August 2020 with a BSN, would I be eligible to go straight into the Navy as a nurse after I graduate?
Lindsay Maher From the information I have seen, right now the Navy wants nurses with at least 6 months to a year of experience. However, the best person to ask is a Navy medical officer recruiter. He or she will know more about what the Navy is currently actually accepting and needing.
@@itsestelarojas4713 Thanks for your reply! I was talking with a recruiter about the NCP but found out I am a bit too late in the game for that, so joining after college is my new plan. I am planning on choosing my capstone and potentially 6 months to a year of experience based off of areas of nursing the Navy is in need of; do you have any ideas of resources where I could find that information, or is that also information I can only get from a recruiter?
Lindsay Maher I don’t have any resources you can get that information, except to ask your recruiter. However, I do know at this time, the Navy needs critical care nurses.
What insignia do you wear on your cover? It doesn't look like a rank insignia. Is it an eagle?
LDS Nurse Yes it is an eagle and an anchor. I wish the rank was still on the cover. It makes it hard to see the rank on the chest when you’re walking outside.
I’m LPN with no military background, should i get my RN license before trying to join?!
Absolutely! You NEED a BSN in order to join the Navy as a Nurse Corps Officer.
The Navy Nurse thank you for replying so fast, I’m gonna work on that 😇
Awesome vid. Just found the channel. I was Fleet Hospital on the green side. Looks like it's all green now. Very cool.
Hi.. Respected Mam. . I hope that you will be blessed its a humbly request in face of you I want to study BSN (Male ) in Royal militry navy air Force or army as common wealth candidate at soclarship .. please guide me....
Bilal Hussain Hi, I’m sorry but I don’t know anything about how to get into the Royal military. Only the U.S.
Is that an enlisted FMF pin on the old NWU? Prior service Corpsman?
She was a prior enlisted Corpsman.
It's been a long time. The command patch on the pocket is the secondary, isn't it ( i.e. the FMF patch on the N type 3)?
LDS Nurse Yes, you’re absolutely right!
Are you able to join the FMF as a Navy Nurse?
Peter Tran Yes
Thanks so much for making these videos, they’re always informative and I love learning about Navy nurse life! I know the working uniforms you just showed we’re all navy, but if you’re attached to a Marine Corps unit, does it change any of the uniforms you wear?
You will wear the Marine Corps digital camouflage uniforms if you are stationed with a Marine Corps unit. The stitching on your uniform however will say "U.S. Navy." You will not wear the Marine dress uniforms though. You will still be required to have all of your Navy dress uniforms and khakis.
How does the ranking system work for nurses? Is it time invested, dependent on where you're stationed, or maybe your education? Thanks 😊
From 0-1 to 0-3 (Ensign, Lieutenant Junior Grade, Lieutenant) it is simply time in rank. As long as you do not get into any trouble (i.e. Captain's Mast, DUI, not obeying lawful orders, etc.) you will automatically move up in rank. It is 2 years as an 0-1, then 2 years as an 0-2. When you are an 0-3 you have to have at least 3 years in that rank until you can get your first look at 0-4. Your Fitreps, how you perform at work, collaterals, if you have a certification or Masters/Doctorate degree, all play a large factor in getting you promoted. It is the same thing for all ranks above 0-3. You have to show you are a good leader, officer, you do your job well, you are committed to the Navy, and that you have the ability to perform well in the next higher rank. Your electronic service record is looked at by other officers on a board and picked for promotion based on the aforementioned things.
I want to go into public health nursing. Are there navy nurse positions available in this speciality and if so how many positions and how competitive? Loving the videos!
Yes, there are positions for public health nursing in the Navy. The subspecialty code for this is 1940. There are not many public health nurses in the Navy so yes it is competitive. The DUINS list this year only had 1 seat available for anyone who wanted to go to DUINS for public health nursing.
You might also look into the Public Health Service commissioned corps.
Thank you so much for making these videos ma’am! They are very informative. I am currently a navy reservist awaiting acceptance to NCP. How was your experience adjusting from enlisted to officer?
Sydney Lewis You’re welcome and thank you for watching! I had a smooth transition from enlisted to officer. You have more responsibility as an officer and must set the example for the enlisted personnel. It is also your job to train and mold the enlisted which I feel came naturally for me. It felt different at first when people saluted me, because I was so used to saluting junior officers. As a nurse corps officer specifically, I am in charge of my patients and the corpsmen work under my license, so I feel an increased responsibility to educate the corpsmen regarding diagnoses, procedures, and technical skills such as placing IV’s/blood draws so our patients are well- taken care of.
It’s Estela Rojas How many corpsman are you usually responsible for at once?
Sydney Lewis It depends. On a unit like medsurg or ICU, 1-2. If in a Medical Battalion, you may be in charge of the whole unit, like 20?
@ The Navy nurse kindly mam!! guide me the procedure to study regarding BSN Male in military as common wealth canidate .. kindly reply me and contact me..
Thanks
Bilal Hussain I don’t know about the process for a common wealth candidate. I can only give advice about my personal experiences in the U.S. Navy.
@@itsestelarojas4713 give me please.. please ask for anyone.. regarding this ..how can I eligible
Are if you and your husband if you are maybe nice oh I'll be on the same base
Can you talk about your salary?
Sure! This is actually a great topic. I’ll add it to my list of videos to make.
Love your videos. Just curious about some of the better (that you consider better) duty stations you have worked and been stationed at. Currently in nursing school and looking at my options if I want to apply!
Matthew Raynor So this is a really hard question for me to answer because each duty station I have been to has pros and cons. I had the most fun with a Marine unit, I learned my core nursing skills at the hospitals I have been to: Walter Reed and Okinawa.
Hello 👋🏽 I enjoy watching your videos. Please keep this going! ❤️ I have 2 questions about becoming a Navy Nurse.
1. Would I be able to become a Neonatal nurse practitioner ? I haven’t heard of many Neonatal nurses in the navy.
2. Would the 4 years in MECP count towards my 20 active duty years ?
Hi! Unfortunately the Navy does not utilize Neonatal NP’s. Yes, the years you spend in MECP count towards your 20 active duty years.
I though you had to buy your own uniform at ods
Yes, you do.
@@itsestelarojas4713 what if someone has no money though?
@@catcat3608 Use a credit card🤷♀️ and pay for it when you get your paycheck from the Navy.
@migo ligayo The silver pin is enlisted. The officer FMF pin is gold.
I’m 41, NP x3 years. what opportunities are offered? I known 42 is the cut off.
ER RN x5 yrs
There are opportunities for NP’s in the Navy. The number of slots changes though so you need to talk to a medical officer recruiter to see if there are any available for you.
@@itsestelarojas4713 thank you. Your channel is such a blessing.
I’m a prior service Corpsman, is there anything close in terms of service with FMF as a Nurse comparable to what I did as a Corpsman?
Yes, you can serve at a Medical Battalion as a nurse and get your Officer FMF pin.