Question About Getting Into The Navy Nursing Corps

[techraider77, ADN, BSN]

I am wondering what the best route would be to get into the Navy Nursing Corps. I believe getting my ADN right now is the best thing for me, but after I get it, is that the point I should talk with the Navy? Will they pay for my BSN? I already have a Bachelors degree in History. I have requested more information from the Navy Nurse Recruiter but just curious to see if anyone had any advice. Thanks

[just_cause, BSN, RN]

The end state is you need a BSN in order to get into the service (aside from the Army reserves which takes a given number of ADNs annually).

The Army and Navy both have programs where you can become a nurse candidate - where you submit your packet for acceptance as a candidate and gain a contract to work after you graduate for x years.. Currently army has a bonus where you get 5k up front, 5k after grad and something like 1k per month while in school... navy is similar. Both you can submit packet prior to junior year of BSN program. Alternate is to get within a year of graduation of BSN and submit normal accession packet and gain either loan repayment or bonus. Either way - I wouldn't get to involved with recruiters now - they can't do much for you... I'd stay on the forum and continue to pick up changes of incentives and understand the basic requirements for getting in.. work out... and rock your BSN. Sounds like you are on track! Best of luck!

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[hopefulinFairbanks]

Could you give me some insight to the NCP selection process or some stats of selectees? I am applying to 2nd degree BSN programs and will be a 2nd semester JR if accepted. Thanks in advance!