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It’s Estela Rojas
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My name is Estela Rojas and I am a Navy Nurse Corps Officer. I started this channel as a means to give those aspiring to become Navy nurses some insight and information about the world of Navy nursing. I also like to share my experiences, personal anecdotes, and my own health and wellness routines. Find me on Instagram @itsestelarojas and on Facebook (Estela Rojas). #Navynursecorps #NavyStrong 💪🏽 #worldtraveler 🌍 ✈️🛬🚁#camouflageandboots #hardcore #militarynurse #shiplife 🛳⛴⚓️🌊 #stayfit #strongandflexible
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Pregnancy in the Navy Updates
In this video I talk about updates to the Navy guidelines concerning pregnancy and parenthood. You can always read the instructions/guidelines on the “My Navy HR” website.
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Link to previous video: Pregnancy in the Navy: Everything You Need To Know About Having a Baby While On Active Duty
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Link to previous video: Pregnancy in the Navy: Everything You Need To Know About Having a Baby While On Active Duty
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Physical Standards Navy Nurse
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Title: Physical Standards Navy Nurse INSTAGRAM: itsestelarojas FACEBOOK: estela.rojas.9250 In this video I talk about the physical standards required of a Navy Nurse. You are regarded as a Naval Officer and a leader and need to uphold physical standards to be considered for advancement/promotion and certain duties/jobs. You can look up specific height/weight standard...
How I Balance Life as a Naval Nurse, Wife, and Mom
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INSTAGRAM: itsestelarojas FACEBOOK: estela.rojas.9250 In this video I talk about how I balance my primary job in the Navy with my collaterals, moonlighting with a civilian transport company, going to graduate school, and being a wife and mom. It is absolutely doable to pursue your own interests, have a family, and be a high-performing Naval officer. Thank you for wat...
Interviewing Tips for Nurse Corps Officers
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INSTAGRAM: itsestelarojas FACEBOOK: estela.rojas.9250 In this video I talk about different tips to help you get the leadership position you want as a Nurse Corps Officer. Being confident and knowing about the position you are applying for is key! Thank you for watching! Created with Wondershare Filmora Song credits: Born Twice by Mark Tracy
Making It Through a Deployment
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INSTAGRAM: itsestelarojas FACEBOOK: estela.rojas.9250 In this video I talk about different tips to help you get through a deployment. When you are on deployment you are away from your family and your normal way of life. After a while, it can get mundane and boring after a while so it is important to keep a routine to stay productive. Thank you for watching! Created w...
Navy Nurse: Leadership
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INSTAGRAM: itsestelarojas FACEBOOK: estela.rojas.9250 In this video I talk about the importance of leadership. As a Navy Nurse you are not only a nurse, you are an officer and therefore, a leader. You will learn how to hone your leadership skills through taking courses and putting into practice what you value as a leader. The Navy needs creative and present leaders. ...
Yoga for the Military
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INSTAGRAM: itsestelarojas FACEBOOK: estela.rojas.9250 Join me every Sunday for my series “Yoga for the Military” as I lead you through stretches to create flexibility, decrease risk of injuries, improve breathing, increase energy, and maintain an overall sense of well-being. I truly believe if military personnel add yoga/stretching to their fitness regimen it will im...
Sunday Stretch!
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INSTAGRAM: itsestelarojas FACEBOOK: estela.rojas.9250 The military focuses a lot on cardio, strength training, and calisthenics but does not really have a stretch program. I believe all those in the military will benefit from a stretch program that is used as part of the physical fitness program. I have decided to start a Sunday stretch on my CZcams channel because I...
Eating MRE's in the Field!
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INSTAGRAM: itsestelarojas FACEBOOK: estela.rojas.9250 If you serve as a nurse with a Marine Corps unit, you will most definitely go to the field and eat an MRE. Don’t know what that is …. don’t worry! In this video I discuss what an MRE (Meal Ready to Eat) is and how to prepare it. Thank you for watching! Created with Wondershare Filmora Song credits: Born Twice by M...
Medical Battalion Duty
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INSTAGRAM: itsestelarojas FACEBOOK: estela.rojas.9250 In this video I discuss what it is like to be stationed at a medical battalion. From having to qualify on a pistol range, to being confident your gas mask works, to training Corpsmen and conducting Role 2 field operations, I give you an idea of what it is like to work in this type of operational billet. Thank you ...
Moving in the Military: PCS experience
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INSTAGRAM: itsestelarojas FACEBOOK: estela.rojas.9250 In this video I discuss my experience with my most recent international move from Okinawa, Japan to Camp Pendleton, CA. PCS=Permanent Change of Station. PCS is not always a smooth transition, but it definitely makes you resilient and more prepared for you next move! Thank you for watching! Created with Wondershare...
Navy Nurse Salary
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INSTAGRAM: itsestelarojas FACEBOOK: estela.rojas.9250 In this video I discuss a Navy nurse's salary. The biggest factors regarding a Navy nurse's salary are: 1) Base pay-based on rank and time in service 2) BAH- Basic Allowance for Housing- based on where you are stationed, rank, and if you have dependents or not 3) BAS- Basic Allowance for Subsistence- every officer...
PCS Tips
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INSTAGRAM: itsestelarojas FACEBOOK: estela.rojas.9250 In this video I discuss tips for a smooth PCS. PCS: Permanent Change of Station 1) Make a PCS Checklist 2)Keep important documents with you while traveling. 3) Separate things you need now apart from what you don't need to have right away. 4) Mail a box to yourself with things you need before your HHG shipment arr...
Importance of Deep Breathing
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INSTAGRAM: itsestelarojas FACEBOOK: estela.rojas.9250 In this video I discuss the importance of deep breathing. There are many benefits to practicing deep breathing exercises that are both physiological and mental. In this video I also show you two deep breathing exercises I practice regularly and how I teach my patients to deep breathe. I hope you enjoy the video, t...
My Nursing Report Sheet
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INSTAGRAM: itsestelarojas FACEBOOK: estela.rojas.9250 In this video I discuss my personal nursing report sheet and how I keep myself organized during a 12 hour shift. I hope you guys like this video! Thank you for watching! Created with Wondershare Filmora Song credits: Born Twice by Mark Tracy
Prior Enlisted Rejoining as a Nurse Corps Officer
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Prior Enlisted Rejoining as a Nurse Corps Officer
Beyond the Bedside: Unconventional Navy Nurse Jobs
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Beyond the Bedside: Unconventional Navy Nurse Jobs
Benefits of Being a Navy Nurse Corps Officer
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Benefits of Being a Navy Nurse Corps Officer
How I Passed the CCRN Exam on the First Try!
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How I Passed the CCRN Exam on the First Try!
DIY: Make a Face Mask Without Elastic Bands
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DIY: Make a Face Mask Without Elastic Bands
Pregnancy in the Navy: Everything You Need To Know About Having a Baby While On Active Duty
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Pregnancy in the Navy: Everything You Need To Know About Having a Baby While On Active Duty
ANY CANNED FOOD every day sucks. What will cause a riot is when, bu some SNAFU or some bean counter who's never "played in the dirt" for a living saw they ALL were going to have to be DISPOSED of in a couple of months, sends the WHOLE LOT to ONE UNIT DEPLOYED. If you have an experienced shore detachment double checking what goes in the C-CAN and MATCHING IT to whatever "they" typed on the manifest (copied the last one and changed the unit and date on etc) let's be real those guys are kust as ahort staffed and stay behind the 8-ball as everyone else when 'IT" hits the fan! Other thing is, it is LITERALLY I'LL IMPOSSIBLE to please ALL the People ALL the time. Now try and do that with Marines or Army and in EMERGENCIES ANY service, FROM Barrow Alaska Hawaii, Four Couners of CONUS and YANKEE AND MIDWEST to Coonasses in New Orleans with what would be World Class Restaurants anywhere on Earth and don't forget any Immigrant from ANY CULTURE OR COUNTRY in the world AND make it last for 25 years survive a parachute that fails to open and deployments from Arctic to Jungle to Desert AND cook without an open fire or WATER and be SOLDIER PROOF and taste like ALL OF THOSE FOLKS MAMAS COOKIN'?! They have been improving since Valley Forge folks. Our Lead Division Chief, who was on the LAST DUST OFF CHOPPER out of Hue as an HN (I believe he said TET) said the ONLY thing they had not improved on was the canned peaches. He said they would use those like Poker Chips because they were up in some places not officially on the map "Occasionally" to pick up Force Recon sometimes and weren't aupposed to fly with cash as well as often blacked out and radio silent and as well as knapp of the earth with FIRST GENERATION Night goggles. THOSE have certainly been improved FAR MORE THAN THE FOOD. FIRST CUT MREs were way worse. Biggest thing folks really griped about was they didn't have smokes any more. And the country boys it was dip because you're never "Third on a match" that way. Guess some Senator didn't have shares in THOSE Companies. HA!
11:24 You forgot training in hiw to "Embrace the Suck". HA!
11:03 BTW, TAKING MACS flights, is almost useless as enlisted, because, 1. Needs of the mission ALWAYS comes first. If they call for the bird you're on with whole family to DIVERT ANYWHERE on the planet for ANY reason, guess where your FLYING? Better hope your kids like MRE's because they probably only loaded chow and water for WHOMEVER is on the MISSION MANIFEST. Maybe NOTHING if it is less than whatever hours flight. Everyone else is brown bagging at own expense. They MAY have some emergency MRES fo 1 meal and max. Of plane, but wouldn't count on it. But basically you are on your own. 2. STRICTLY by RANK. so if only 1 seat left, and an ADMIRAL wants to catch a NELLIS hop to go to VEGAS even though bird may end up in Key West. Guess what. A mere Lieutenant with 4 screamers and an old man who wants to hear "War Stories" everyone else is SICK of their nightmares and cold sweats and is trying to forget will probably be blacklisted for good when they land. 3. Byt hey, FREE TO EUROPE! Just don't hold your breath and BOOK DOMESTIC DEFINITELY. I never got a single one in six years as an E-5. Because they don't fly a set schedule. They fly only when loaded to capacity. And better be cool with a tanker in flight refueling too. And they toilet might be a 5 gallon bucket that had who knows what in it. HA!
Hi Estela! I am have my BS in nursing. I am 40yrs, currently working on paperwork to get to MEPS. My recruiter said I should go in as enlisted, because the officer route my take long time, up to 2 years. If I go in as enlisted, do I still have the option to work as a nurse?
@@kaywisdom8789 Hello, if you go in as enlisted you will not work as a nurse. Do not waste your time being enlisted because you are already a nurse!
@@itsestelarojas4713 Thank you Estela, I really appreciate your response.
Mam may i know height and weight for women in SSC(NAOO) 2024?
@@BhavaniNelli-c2c hello, I have no idea what SSC (NAOO) is. But the Navy has standard height and weight requirements you can look up on www.navy.com
I am a RN, interested in joining the reserve. What is the differences, pros and cons between branches as a nurse
@@kaywisdom8789 Hello! Please watch my video “Active Duty or Reserves” for that information. As far as different branches, I can only really speak on the Navy. I’m not sure about the Army or Air Force.
Do you have a video of the training requirements for a Navy reserve nurse just thinking about joining? How long is the initial training and how long do you have to be away from home?
@@craigjacobson158 Other than ODS which is 5 weeks, I don’t know of any other training.
I was a Corpsman at Asan Annex on Guam from 1968 to 1970. We had great Navy Nurses.
Thank you for sharing! I’m currently active duty enlisted and I would like to apply for the MECP program, could you please share ant advice, help, mentorship? Thank you so much! God bless you and your family.
Hello! For MECP, make sure you start putting your package together early. Talk to your career counselor at your command to get a checklist of all the required items, there are college classes you will need to have done, make sure you are getting competitive evals and filling leadership positions. You will also need strong letters of recommendations.
@@itsestelarojas4713 thank you so much!
Does the bonuses have taxes taken out?
Yes
Trying to apply to the upcoming fiscal year ? Any advice ? And how is the acceptance rate ??
I’m not sure what the acceptance rate is. It changes often. Advice: highlight any leadership experience you have had to show officer potential. If you have had any nursing experience, make sure your resume speaks to that so you can keep your specialty while in the Navy. Make sure you are healthy and can pass a Navy physical fitness test (see requirements online).
Trying to apply to the upcoming fiscal year ? Any advice ? And how is the acceptance rate ??
This is a crazy question, i wonder if the swim test can be re-scheduled if you're on your monthly period.
Unfortunately the swim test will not be rescheduled for that.
@@itsestelarojas4713 oh dear, I'll cross my fingers that I don't have it during the swim test.
Can you elaborate on the sea duty billets?
Sea duty billets are competitive. Every year, there are announcements made from the Nurse Corps about which sea duty (operational) billets are available. You have to put together a package consisting of your CV resume, last 3 Fitreps (evaluations), a letter of intent, and documents from your officer record. You will get interviewed by the operational specialty leader and then they will make their selection on who gets the sea duty billet. Sea duty is 2 years and as the nurse, you are usually in charge of medical training for your ship, and you help take care of any patients on the ship.
By the way, I would like to make a few Navy videos about my experience in the reserves. Did you have to check with PAO before posting or have they provided any guidance for Sailors wishing to post their experience and opinions on social media?
I haven’t spoken with any PAO.
Fantastic video.
I just discovered your videos! Thank you so much for the valuable information. Can you make a video talking about bases and positions you had as a navy nurse? ❤
Hi! Before I make this decision before going this route, is there any way I can ask you a couple of questions? I would love to ask someone who has this experience to get a better understanding of this.
Sure! What are your questions?
Good seeing you back after many months 🎉 try to make a video on retirement or pension plans in the military
Been watching your videos for a while and I'm finally leaving for ODS and will be at Pendleton. Thanks for the great info !
Hello, thank you so much for detailed video. I would like to know how difficult it is to be Navy Nurse as a mother. Do you have family yourself? What are minimum to serve?
Yes, I have 2 kids and am married. You can absolutely have a family in the Navy, but I am not going to lie, it can be difficult with moving around a lot and when you go to training or deployments. You can check out my video "Having a Family in the Navy," where I talk about this.
Hi! What is the difference between the NCP and the NROTC scholarship? I’m planning on starting nursing school in the fall, but I’m confused on which program would make more sense for me, thank you for your help!!
Hi! NCP gives you a small stipend to help cover books/tuition when you’re in your nursing program, and you get paid E-5 with dependent BAH pay. You have to have already been accepted into a nursing program. NROTC is a program you do while in college where you drill and have extra military training while in college. With NCP, you just go to nursing school and once you graduate, you will go to Officer Development School in Newport, RI to learn how to be a Naval officer. NCP doesn’t pay for your entire college tuition. NROTC pays for your full college tuition. You will owe 4-5 years of military service for both programs.
@@itsestelarojas4713 thank you so much!!!
I have one more question!! Is NCP only for nursing students that have already received their ASN and are pursuing their bachelors? Or could I do the NCP if I am currently pursuing my ASN? Thank you again!!
@@myaervin2037 it’s only for a Bachelor’s program in Nursing.
great video! I am very much considering it!
How many times have you been deployed as a nurse in the navy?
As a nurse, once. But, there are a lot of temporary additional duties (TADs) I have been on, too numerous to count that I have needed to travel to different states and countries.
Thank you so much for these super informative videos!
I’m currently a senior nursing with graduation 49 days away and I’m now considering becoming a navy nurse, but a little unsure. I’m also a single mother and unsure as to how that will work. Any advice?
Are you able to drill more than once a month if you wanted to? As a reserve ?
I’m not sure if there are cases where you can drill more than once a month. I think it would depend on what unit you are with.
@@itsestelarojas4713 oh okayyy , Tysm 🫶🏼 also if you don’t mind me asking , how long is school for a navy nurse if ur going in with some college credit (nothing to do with nursing) . Would u be away from family the entire schooling time also? That’s what I’m most concerned about. ☹️☹️
@@jameleevega0117 You will go to a regular accredited university for your nursing program. The Navy does not have its own undergraduate university to get your BSN. So, it depends on what university you go to for the length of your nursing program. So, you would be with your family during nursing school.
@@itsestelarojas4713 got it ! Thank you so muchhh!!!
You can use your AT days but no you have a set amount per fiscal year
Can you pick up a civilian job as a part time?
Yes. Some commands will let you moonlight.
@itsestelarojas4713 thank you for replying. You Have been a great resource for information about navy nursing. Joining the navy nurse Corp is a goal for next year for me
Your videos are awesome. Thank you.
I sure hope the Navy recognizes what you do to help the recruitment process. Awesome information.
I served enlisted from 81-85. Back then getting pregnant almost always led to being separated from the Navy. Times have surely changed in a good way.
Awesome video. I am hoping your O-4 is pinned.on now. You surely deserve it. TOTAL PROFESSIONAL!!!!!
Your videos are excellent Ma'am. Super professional. Hope O-4 is pinned on you now. You represent well.
I went through enlisted boot camp in Orlando in February 81. Had a blast. :)
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..
You are inspirational going from enlisted to Officer. I was enlisted on the Airdale side from 81-85, AT2. In my opinion Officers that came through the enlisted ranks were highly respected by us enlisted sailors. Kudos to you. Go Navy.
You are a total inspiration. I was.Navy enlisted on the Aviation side. 81-82. AT2. Wanted to be an Officer really bad. Got out and finished my degree BS in Aeronautical Engineering and decided to stay civilian. Just retired from Delta with 32 years. If I had to do it again I would have went back in with commission and went the pilot route. I am blessed.. Married my Navy sweetheart and we.just celebrated our 40th anniversary. 3 children and 7 grandchildren. :). Go Navy.
Sounds like you had an amazing career! Congratulations on your 40th anniversary!
Thank you so much, this is exactly what I was looking for.
Thank you so much for your videos! I've been considering my options and these help clarify a lot of information
Which one is the OR uniform.
You wear scrubs in the OR.
Does this ranking layout also apply to reserves? so if I sign 5 years, will I go in as an O-1 and then on become an O2 at my 2nd yr in the reserve? (I'm BSN with 4yrs experience, all 4 yrs I have worked 2 jobs ICU and case management. Plan to quit one and try reserve).
The ranking system is the same. I’m not sure about time in rate for the reserves though.
How long do you stay at your first duty station ?
Normally it’s 2-3 years at each duty station.
hi! Would you mind sharing how long were you deployed? How was it? Thanks!
My deployments ranged from 6-9 months. I deployed to combat zones where we had to carry live weapons and go into bunkers when our base got mortared. Then I’ve been on a training deployment where we did field exercises to “practice” how we would set up our field hospital in different areas in the Indopacom region. Every deployment is different based on where you are and the mission.
Hello Estela! Can I join Navy nurse corps if I have two citizenships. Or do I have to renounce the non-American citizenship?
I’m pretty sure as long as you have an American citizenship you are good. The best person to talk to about these types of administrative issues is a Navy detailer.
Where can I find the standard PRT requirement for ODS? (I can barely do any push ups)
You can go to www.mynavyhr.navy.mil to look up the PRT standards. You can honestly just google it too.
Hello, I have a question. I’ve been a nurse here in Az for abut 5 yrs with my nclex-RN license and currently still practicing as a civilian nurse. I have my BSN degree from the Philippines graduate of 2015 and I pursued my MSN-L in 2019, it’s weird because they still ranked me as an O-1 for the US Navy but when I applied for my package in the US Airforce they ranked me as an O-2. What are your thoughts about this? It’s like they dismissed my work experience as a nurse here in the Us and just accredited my MSN years.
That’s interesting. I’m not sure why the Navy did not acknowledge your prior nurse experience. Sorry, I don’t have a good answer for you.
OR Nursing is considered critical care?
Yes
Hi im newly graduated nurse . And i am talking to a medical recruiter. I think I am going for it. What questions do you recommend me asking the recruiter? What should I watch for to make sure I am utilizing all the benefits and services that should be provided for me. Also, do you know the difference between navy vs Air Force as far being a nurse
Hello! You can ask the recruiter if there are any sign on bonuses for nurses. Since you are a new graduate and don’t have experience, you may not get one but it wouldn’t hurt to ask. If you would like the Navy to pay for your graduate school, ask about DUINS at your first duty station. There are incentive bonuses for critical care nurses for 2, 4, and 6 year contracts. But be careful because if you for example want to go to CRNA school in the DUINS program, you cannot apply until your incentive bonus is fulfilled. Airforce and Navy nursing is just different settings. If you want to be a flight nurse, join the Air Force. They fly waaaaaay more than the Navy’s flight nurses. Others than that, I don’t know specific differences.
@@itsestelarojas4713 thank you so much for the reply. They told the offer bonuses for 3 years 20k and 4 years 30k. I would love my first year to be in the US, San Diego. And then possibly deploy to Spain or Japan. Im considering 3 years contract. Do you think its doable to start one year in the US and deploy with 3 years contract? Again thank you very much for your valuable time .
@@mohammedaldrees2387Yes, I think it is possible to deploy within a 3 year contract.
Ur gorgeous 🥰🥰
I have my BSN and worked for about 4 months in the ED as a new grad just transferred to Oncology cuz it was closer to home and better pay and hospital in my opinion. Can I direct commission I am old as well 34
Best thing to do is talk to a recruiter. They have all the up to date information on need for nurses and waivers for age (if needed).
@@itsestelarojas4713 I reached out they will be calling me this week! Thank you for your service ! Your a bad ass:) be safe out there