Nurse Paula

Female

Lincoln, CA

United States

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A little about me:: I'm a single mom of 3. I've been a RN in Women's Health/L+D for over 30 years and I'm very proud of my son who has chosen to train as a corpsman.
I am here to support my: Son/Daughter
Stage of (Sailor’s) Navy career?: Waiting to leave for Boot Camp
When I heard “Navy,” I...: Was proud and encouraged it
The Navy offers opportunities that...: Patience. I like to know details ASAP and that's not always the case here
Our Navy experience so far...: It was positive and maturing. Our relationship has grown stronger.

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lemonelephant

Welcome to Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones). I look forward to sharing this journey with you. Be sure to check out the Pages (found under the pictures of the Members) for information on what to expect and to help you prepare for PIR. Start with OPSEC and PERSEC (Making Changes to Your Profile) and Arrival and What Happens at the RTC and read 1 or 2 pages a day and then go back to them as you need the info. What is your future Sailor's rating (job/specialty) going to be? There are groups for most ratings and/or "A" Schools and knowing that will help you to better plan for PIR weekend. Take care and blessings to you and yours.

Nov 26, 2014
lemonelephant

Since your recruit has a contract for Hospital Corpsman (HM), sometime between now and the end of BC, join HM (Hospital Corpsman) A School in San Antonio and check out Basic Medical Technician Corpsman Program Facebook Page. You may also want to check out Corpsman Moms and Corpsmen Moms and Dads. The Rating Information Card for HM can be found at https://www.cool.navy.mil/usn/enlisted/rating_info_cards/hm.pdf; it indicates 19 weeks, but "A" School is 14 weeks after classing up. Your Sailor will most likely fly out to "A" School the day after PIR. See PIR Day and Liberty During PIR Weekend to help you know how to plan your weekend.

If your Sailor is picked for the Field Medical Training Battalion (FMTB) then check out Camp Lejeune Moms, Families and Friends or Camp Pendleton corspmen and FMF Corpsman moms. If he becomes eligible for SARC, check out SARC, Special Amphibious Recon Corpsman.

Dec 19, 2014
lemonelephant

Here are the changes I mentioned. I have deleted the previous comments about them.

Since you have a recruit at the RTC, you can change "Waiting to leave for Boot Camp" above to "Enlisted." Go to Settings in the upper left and make the change in the middle and also change the ZIP code to one that is not easily associated with your recruit.

You also need to make change 2 at the bottom of OPSEC and PERSEC (Making Changes to Your Profile) (clickable link) so that the URL above (the web address for this page) no longer contains your full name. Also make change 3 while you are there so that ANYONE with access to the web will not be able to see this page. There may be other changes you need to make as well, so read and consider each of the changes.

Dec 23, 2014