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    by Jun 27, '12
    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.
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  4. Jun 27, '12 by
    You will not stay overnight or take your oath. Getting through MEPS is a prerequisite for commissioning, not a guarantee that you will get a commission. You will stand in line with everyone else
  5. Jun 27, '12 by
    Thank you!
  6. Jun 27, '12 by
    Quote from 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.
    I went through it back in January or so. I didn't have to stay overnight, but I was also within 30 minutes driving distance. I'm not sure where your closest MEPS center is. You will not swear in. Main difference between the two, to the best of my knowledge, is they interview and select a job after the medical and fingerprint part (I just left after that). And you will have to be selected to be commissioned. Going through MEPS is a prerequisite/requirement and part of your application to be commissioned. Hope this helps!
  7. Jun 28, '12 by
    MEPs is simply one small (yet very important) step in applying for a commission. It's basically ruling out anyone who is not physically capable of being in the military.

    I went through when I enlisted at 18yr and I went through when I commissioned at 41yr. It's essentially the same experience for the physical part. Enlisted swear in at the MEPS station. Officers get commissioned after the entire paperwork and acceptance process is complete. You will leave the MEPS station with either a yes, no, or a wait. And the recruiter doesn't send you to MEPs until other paperwork is complete.

    If you are healthy, MEPs is just a one day boring sit through. I showed up at mine alone at the appointed day and time and left on my own when dismissed. After which was more months of waiting.

    Enjoy.
  8. Jun 28, '12 by
    Thanks for all the replies. I figured this might be the case. I have asked my recruiter what might make me more marketable to the board. Didn't really get much of a response. I've read around and it seems no one really knows if there is any rhyme or reason to the selections?? Has this been the experience of most here? Also, I read on the boards here that they may refuse reserve nurses from going active due to having a hard time keeping reserve nursing slots filled? Has anyone else heard this? The recruiters I spoke with said a reserve nurse has to apply just like any other nurse trying to be commissioned, but nothing about it may be harder to get in. It was my understanding being reserve looks good on the packet. Sorry for all the questions. I am very determined to get in and I would like to do whatever I can to increase my chances even if I have to reapply next year. Thanks in advance.