Openbah / Journal of a Marine Officer Candidate

Albuquerque, NM OSO has permanently closed

Openbah — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 16:05:18 +0000

The Albuquerque, NM Marine Corps OSO has permanently closed. Please use Phoenix, AZ, Tucson, AZ, or Lubbock, TX instead. Thanks for the info Kristi!

New website for Austin OSO

Openbah — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 13:00:48 +0000

The Marine OSO from Austin, TX has a new website located at: http://texasmarineofficer.org/home Thanks for the update Andre!

New links to Berkeley, CA and Ashland, VA OSO

Openbah — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 15:04:59 +0000

Was doing some digging this morning and found some links to a couple Officer Selection Officers: Berkeley OSO http://www.facebook.com/marineofficerberkeley 64 Shattuck Square, Suite F Berkeley, CA 94704 Ashland OSO http://ashlandmarineofficer.appspot.com 100 Arbor Oak Dr, Suite 106a Ashland, VA 23005

One year since my total hip replacement

Openbah — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 22:07:09 +0000

I can’t believe it’s already been a year since my total hip replacement at Hospital for Special Surgery. The hip itself feels great. For the most part I experience no pain. Every once in a while I’ll move it in an awkward direction or lift something too heavy and it will hurt or feel uncomfortable [...]

I got married!

Openbah — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 01:44:37 +0000

Married the girl of my dreams on September 2nd.

Openbah gets a job

Openbah — Tue, 17 May 2011 13:01:49 +0000

Last Thursday I interviewed for a perioperative nurse position in my dream hospital. They emailed me after the interview and offered me the job. I’ll start in 3 weeks and could not be more excited. I am fortunate to begin my career in an area that I am interested in, and at one of the [...]

Before and after THR X-rays

Openbah — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 14:30:54 +0000

Here are the before and after X-rays from my total hip replacement. I lined up my pelvis in both X-rays so that you can see the 1″ that I regained through the hardware. (Click image for the high-resolution version) For those that missed it, check out the animation I posted showing how a total hip [...]

3-month post THR appointment

Openbah — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 20:00:35 +0000

Just got home from my 3-month follow-up with my surgeon at the Hospital for Special Surgery. He said that I looked great, and that I can end physical therapy when my authorization expires. He said that my continued recovery is now all up to me. Since I don’t like long distance swimming, he recommended I [...]

It’s official! I’m a Registered Nurse in NY State!

Openbah — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 19:51:04 +0000

I took and passed my boards (the dreaded NCLEX) on March 3rd, and just got my license in the mail today. Guess I have to get a job now!

6-week post THR appointment

Openbah — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 20:22:34 +0000

Had my 6-week followup with my surgeon at Hospital for Special Surgery. The appointment went well. He said I still have about 6 weeks of recovery left. I was happy to hear that the hip precautions are gone, except for crossing my right leg over my left. That will make things easier. He also said [...]