Army Nurse Corp Reserves advice/input on experience 2016

[RayRN87]

Finally after clearing MEPs, completing 50+page application, finding references and signing my DA61 sheet my packet will go before Army Nurse Board Nov.15 2016, hopefully if I get selected I will comission as a 1stLT - just wanted any advice or 2 cents for those who have had military experience as a nurse.

I have 2 boys and I chose the reservist route vs active to prevent them from having to move around too much and being able to live close at home to them. I've been an ICU nurse for almost 8 years and have always wanted to serve my country and this website has given me so much information so for the military nurses out there how is it? Why did you choose reserve vs active or vice versa

I live in Houston according to my recruiter I will probably drill in Fort Sam in SA one weekend a month I was hoping there would be someone out there who can tell me about the experience, as far as drill weekends, scheduling, juggling civilian job and life etc. my recruiter has done well filling me in but reading personal stories on here is always great input as well.

Thanks again and if someone can reach out to me personally please PM me with your email address I'd love to hear about your experience

[pedsrntn]

I haven't heard anything about the December board yet :/ recruiter told me things are going to be slow because of block leave and holidays

[Marine7]

Any word..

@Skiggers,,,, Nothing yet.. Just hanging out on the OML!!

[BermudaTriangle, DNP, APRN]

@Marine7

I guess I'll be hanging with you as well!

I think this year I will be applying to the Navy as well.

[RayRN87]

Just wanted to see how everyone was doing, it's been 2 months since my recruiter told me I was selected to become a 1st lieutenant for the army nurse corp reserves. Apparently the process is slow and I've come to get use to it (it did take me about 5-6 months to get my whole packet together). Does anyone have any feedback or input on the reserve commissioning process ? Or do I just need to sit tight and be patient? Thanks guys hope all is well and happy new year to everyone here !

[GetBehindtheBarn, BSN]

Be patient - just curious - do you have any prior service?

[GetBehindtheBarn, BSN]

If you want to advance in your career (have a good looking OER, move beyond O3, etc.) you will need to tackle training as your Unit needs you to be trained.

Also, as you rise, you will need to consider drilling in different locations. I have some ppl in my Unit that travel a great distance to drill each month. A few I can think of off hand - a Nurse who travels from TX to DE, a Doc who travel from Puerto Rico to the Mainland, etc. etc. etc.

[RayRN87]

Thank you for your information - no prior service, I was tossing between active vs reserve but I am divorced with 2 boys and moving isn't an option at this time - so I chose 3 year reserve (5 year IRR) and will start as an O2. Just very excited for the opportunity but I will just sit tight and try my best to be patient - thanks!

[Marine7]

Has your scroll been released?

[ernurse2016b]

I also got selected from the December boards. Still waiting on scroll process.

[Marine7]

I also got selected from the December boards. Still waiting on scroll process.

Congrats! Keep us updated on the scroll release if you don't mind.

[RayRN87]

ERnurse where will you be drilling at?

also marine7 sorry for some reason I thought I replied but i guess it never went through, my recruiter said orders or an update should be coming soon within a week, will definitely keep ya'll posted and thanks for the info

[ernurse2016b]

Down in your area... Ft. Sam Houston was the closest one that supports 66T. I'm looking at an 8hr drive to get there. Where are you at in your process?

I'm a little worried about the cost of uniforms.. How much did you spend upfront?