LewisGarza

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1. Answering Navy Nurse Recruiting Questions

   LewisGarza replied to LewisGarza's topic in Government

   So True! I try to keep up, but the "volleys" come from all sides :)

2. Answering Navy Nurse Recruiting Questions

   LewisGarza replied to LewisGarza's topic in Government

   No Idea!

3. Answering Navy Nurse Recruiting Questions

   LewisGarza replied to LewisGarza's topic in Government

   1. You can talk to a recruiter and start the application, however it is up to the recruiter to work with you now or when you are ready to physical. I highly recommend a trainer or have your husband help you with cardio and a nutrition plan to get y...

4. Answering Navy Nurse Recruiting Questions

   LewisGarza replied to LewisGarza's topic in Government

   Not sure which expenses you are talking about. If about expenses previous to selection of the NCP, no. Also, the NCP is not a tuition program, it is a 10k bonus and up to 1000 per month for 24 months (you decide what to do with that money). The onl...

5. Navy Reserve Nurse- when to join?

   LewisGarza replied to RN1023's topic in Government

   Our age limit is 42. Have to swear in before 42.

6. Answering Navy Nurse Recruiting Questions

   LewisGarza replied to LewisGarza's topic in Government

   for the most part, yes. The thing with HPSP or HSCP, you do not need an LOA, just proof you applied and the MCAT.

7. Enlisted Navy to Nurse Corps with RN and BSN (Help!)

   LewisGarza replied to GuelnRn's topic in Government

   DO NOT JOIN THE ENLISTED TO BE A NURSE! There are never garantees that you will be able to convert. Tell your recruiter "Chief said NO!"

8. Navy Reserve Nurse- when to join?

   LewisGarza replied to RN1023's topic in Government

   If you are looking to join, get your application started ASAP (STAT) and submitted by October 2014. Genarally, if you graduate from with an MSN, you disqualiffy yourself from a BSN position. As of Today, we do not have a recruitment goal for Nurse Ed...

9. Answering Navy Nurse Recruiting Questions

   LewisGarza replied to LewisGarza's topic in Government

   Depends on your situation. If you are looking to get your BSN, Summer before J1 is best to start and apply for the NCP, the reason is you have to do the physical and that will take away from school, so summer is best. Things to keep an application c...

10. Answering Navy Nurse Recruiting Questions

    LewisGarza replied to LewisGarza's topic in Government

    Easy Day! I try to check this thread at least once or twice a week.

11. Answering Navy Nurse Recruiting Questions

    LewisGarza replied to LewisGarza's topic in Government

    Technically, That would be a YES.... However, there is currently no hope of entering Active Duty (as of Today, subject to change every fiscal year)

12. Navy NCP FY2015 Applicants

    LewisGarza replied to TraumaRNHopeful's topic in Government

    There will only be 1 anticipated board for FY15. October or bust!

13. Answering Navy Nurse Recruiting Questions

    LewisGarza replied to LewisGarza's topic in Government

    It is a 4 page form we provide, you have space to fit about 1800 words or so. I recommend answering these key topics: WHY NAVY, WHY NAVY NURSING, WHY ME, WHAT ARE MY EXPECTETIONS. Lean on your background, previous military background if any, lega...

14. Answering Navy Nurse Recruiting Questions

    LewisGarza replied to LewisGarza's topic in Government

    I won't be able to give you info on service, but there are Navy Nurses that linger on here a regular basis. From the recruiter standpoint, The process is pretty actually pretty easy. It is just time consuming. Key things that go into an application...

15. Answering Navy Nurse Recruiting Questions

    LewisGarza replied to LewisGarza's topic in Government

    That is a way to do it, but if you do not want to go that route, then don't. We really need Mental health. Bonus (as of today) is 15k a year for 3 years. Go ahead and PM me, I'll get you the right info. What is your specialty right now? Perhaps...