MEPS for commissioned officers

[CaitsMommy]

Hi,

I have been rummaging through the topics and I have not found anything recently regarding MEPS for commissioned officers. I apologize if I have missed a topic regarding my question. I am scheduling my MEPS appointment for the Navy in 2 weeks. I have my BSN and am currently interviewing for Med-Surge positions. I am a new graduate. My recruiter has told me to go ahead and look for Med-surge jobs due to the waiting list for commissioned officers. He hopes that I will be able to do active duty by next Oct. I have read a lot about MEPS but it seems most of the information is regarding enlisted. My questions are as follows:

1. Is it true that potential officers do not have to stay overnight?

2. Are there different requirements for officers at MEPS?

3. I have read/viewed that enlisted candidates swear in at MEPS if they are cleared. Is this true for officers?

4. In general, what are the main differences between MEPS for enlisted and commissioned officers?

5. Does being cleared by MEPS mean that I will be able to come into the Navy as a commissioned officer as soon as a spot opens or is their still the possibility the board will deny me?

I have seen many posters on this site who have direct experience, and would appreciate input from such posters. Thank you very much in advance.

[treesawin]

Coconutzz- I just completed MEPS, and of course, I was DQ for not being quite 6 months PP (and my recruit knew i was not 6 months!) and still breastfeeding. I have had conflicting information from the MEPS AF liaison (who said I must stop lactating before they approve)and my recruiter (it will be okay, there are exceptions). Can you share with me what your experience had been?

[ucokeke]

Coconutzz- I just completed MEPS, and of course, I was DQ for not being quite 6 months PP (and my recruit knew i was not 6 months!) and still breastfeeding. I have had conflicting information from the MEPS AF liaison (who said I must stop lactating before they approve)and my recruiter (it will be okay, there are exceptions). Can you share with me what your experience had been?

i know this is forever ago but just curious about your outcome. Thanks

[lauracedillo89]

I know this thread is from awhile back but I was wondering if anyone can comment on lactation and MEPS? Is it just a dead end? I weaned my daughter but am still producing some clearish fluid if expressed. I have until December to go to MEPS...