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I am currently an active duty soldier that is in the process of putting together my AECP packet which is due June 30. There isn't anyone in my unit or that I know that can relate or understand this process. I am looking for anyone that has insight and could answer some specific questions about this process....

hey jenn'87, yea I was told to do the same, it was easy-well the machine was a bit troublesome but anyway, all you need to tell them is that you were told by the program manager and to go. congrats!

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Hey I am currently looking for schools that meet the AECP's strict guidelines. Since you were selected, can you tell me some of the schools that you have found to meet the criteria? Advice from all others would be gladly accepted.

Thanks

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Jenn,

Just contact your local recruiter and let them know what you need to do... It took me 15 minutes to get done and the recruiter was very helpful. Good luck getting into CSU :)

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Jermanee,

I am going to Austin Peay State University. On their school of nursing page, there is a tab on the right side for AMEDD programs. Debbie Cochener is the pre-nursing advisor. I was corresponding with her for 2 years before I was accepted. She knows all about the AECP, and getting all the documents needed for the packets was not difficult. With all the schools I looked at, this seemed to be the best fit for me. No chemistry requirement either, even though I took one semester just in case I applied to other schools.

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Dccubano,

Who is the POC for getting tuition paid, book reimbursment, and stuff that comes up while you are in school? I feel like I am calling SFC McDavitt all the time with questions.... I am registered for classes, but now sure how that all works. Any advice is greatly appreciated :)

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Ya Edu! I am also going to Austin Peay... I wasn't sure about the payments as well... Are you all registered for classes? Are you on the nursing facebook page? I found that to be very helpful, but not as much with the AECP stuff. I email her a lot of stuff too! Man I am thinking I should create a facebook page for us all. That would have been so helpful through this process. If anyone wants to send me their name on Facebook I will add you to the group.

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Here is the link to the facebook group... I figured this would be a better way for us to answer questions and stay connected. Facebook.com/groups/GoAECP

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I am so sorry... I didn't know I couldn't do that. Won't happen again :)

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As people pointed out the POC (that is SFC McDavitt) for the program is a great resource and very helpful. I found that emailing her and a Mr Ward (when she took too long to answer) were most helpful. ALSO, most programs that meet the tough requirements of the program ARE aware of the program: so the easiest thing is to ask the POC from X school if they are aware of the AECP. Thats what I did and found a couple in another city close to where I am at. I guess that would be another clue: look for schools near army posts.

shmegan: I will loook the group up to keep in touch for sure and also, about the payiments I talked to the SFC and she said that should be taken care of BUT if the deadline for payment aproaches and it has not then we contact Major Campbell (I have his number saved). Do you start in January?

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by the way sorry for the horrible spelling but I am in a hurry and have been meaning to reply for a while! good luck and congrats to all!

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shmegan,

Thanks for the info. I am planing on putting my packet in in '15 or '16. I have looked at Austin Peay, I like it because it is close to home. I am from Memphis. Could you tell me other schools that you looked into that meet the criteria?

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Felt like I should chime in here. I am an AECP Soldier in Houston right now scheduled to grad in MAY (just finishing up my 3rd term now). The Army really makes you jump through hoops to get this program, took me years to get where I am. One thing that I really underestimate was how difficult the nursing school was actually going to be! It seems like you spend all this time getting your packet together and then you say to yourself "no way I'm going to mess this thing up". Then you get to school and think "what did I get myself into?" Just don't underestimate the school you apply to, but believe me it's worth it. In a couple of weeks I will be in my last term and truly school has change me. Don't come in cocky either if you have a medical background (like a 68W). That will help you like for the first couple weeks then your just like the rest, lost.

Another word of advice, find something to do to keep your PT up. I personally choose local mud runs. I do one every couple months cause it keeps me focused on a goal to train for and it's actually fun. You will need some sort of outlet to help you with the stress of school. Find something like a local cross fit gym or whatever gets you going and commit cause remember your still s Soldier. I have watched about 80% of my class gain weight from the long hours of studying and stress, don't let this happen to you. On long days of studying I will study for a couple of hours, go for a run, then come back to it. Only thing that has kept me sane.

I am in no way trying to discourage, just prepare. Good luck and if you have any questions just ask. I am here in Houston with my wife and 4 kids so I have experience with this if you have dependents.

SGT Nathan Cox

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