carolinakate88

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1. Ods hhg

   carolinakate88 replied to staugnurse's topic in Government

   You sound like a very competitive candidate to me! Best of luck to you!

2. Ods hhg

   carolinakate88 replied to staugnurse's topic in Government

   You're welcome! Last year at the board they pre-selected 48 nurses but had to wait to cut orders due to waiting on the budget to be signed. Once it was signed at the beginning of this year they could only make space for 36. So there were 12 of us tha...

3. Ods hhg

   carolinakate88 replied to staugnurse's topic in Government

   That can take anywhere from a couple of months, up to a year. My recruiter told me that generally the classes right at the beginning of the year fill with candidates that submit their kits earlier in the year, or werent selected the previous year and...

4. Ods hhg

   carolinakate88 replied to staugnurse's topic in Government

   Also. Are you coming into the navy through NCP or direct accession? That will make a difference as to when you head to ODS.

5. Ods hhg

   carolinakate88 replied to staugnurse's topic in Government

   If you choose to do a do-it-yourself (DITY) move then yes they will reimburse you once you get to your duty station. Otherwise DPS will coordinate a moving company to box and ship your goods. That's what I did, all of your belongs are insured for dam...

6. Ods hhg

   carolinakate88 replied to staugnurse's topic in Government

   Line officers go to OCS, staff corps (minus civil engineers and another one I can't remember) go to ODS. As stated earlier, OCS is a 12 week program for candidates go (I.e. you receive your commission upon graduation) learn the operational skills of ...

7. Direct Ascension into Navy Nurse Corps

   carolinakate88 replied to bsn12's topic in Government

   Hey all! I was direct accession into the nurse corps and am currently at ODS. Some in my class had it way easier than I, but heres my story: I began the process the summer before my senior year- got in touch with a recruiter, but was told to wait as ...

8. New to Navy, ODS, Portsmouth-need any help?

   carolinakate88 replied to Sw88tpea's topic in Government

   RNMAYO- I'm currently in ODS and agree with Sw88tpea. Ive never had foot problems but the first two weeks here my feet and ankles were constantly swollen and sore. Nothing can prepare you for standing such long hours on concrete and tile. You do spen...

9. New to Navy, ODS, Portsmouth-need any help?

   carolinakate88 replied to Sw88tpea's topic in Government

   PineappleCrush, I was one of those 17. Worst case scenario if they don't choose you as an alternate for a FY you just go back in at the end of the year, update your paperwork, and resubmit for the next board (that's what my recruiter advised. Luckily...

10. New to Navy, ODS, Portsmouth-need any help?

    carolinakate88 replied to Sw88tpea's topic in Government

    I know where that is! And I know how to pronounce it! My high school physics teacher went there! (I LOVE that I can remember that, but have the hardest time remembering the things that matter! Womp womp!) Will you both be driving to Newport?

11. New Navy Nurse Candidate Program grad at Camp Lejeune!

    carolinakate88 replied to Alex8291's topic in Government

    Hey Alex! I'm going to ODS in September, too! See you soon! Josh- I didn't do the NCP (sorry I can't be much help in that department) but from what you've said about yourself I don't see why you wouldn't be an awesome candidate! Keep it up!

12. New to Navy, ODS, Portsmouth-need any help?

    carolinakate88 replied to Sw88tpea's topic in Government

    Awesome! Thanks for being so thorough! I'm heading up next week to hopefully secure a place to live! Woohoo!

13. New to Navy, ODS, Portsmouth-need any help?

    carolinakate88 replied to Sw88tpea's topic in Government

    Wow. Struggle bus. I didn't think that first post went through!

14. New to Navy, ODS, Portsmouth-need any help?

    carolinakate88 replied to Sw88tpea's topic in Government

    robsrn888 looking forward to meeting you soon! NavyRN1790 how in the world did you figure out the HHG deal? I feel a little late in the game and just swore in on Wednesday. But that's also the first time I saw hard copies of my orders and got informa...

15. New to Navy, ODS, Portsmouth-need any help?

    carolinakate88 replied to Sw88tpea's topic in Government

    Woohoo! Can't wait to meet you! NavyRN1790 how in the world did you get your HHG set up? I have had the hardest time figuring out the online deal and when I called for help it was a short road to nowhere. I have a feeling they're going to have to com...