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Critical care. I bring to the table 4 years of previous active duty with 10 years of critical care experience. I also have my CCRN. I was told this would give me an excellent chance of being selected. Who knows though. Better to have tried then not at all. I also am aware that there are maybe 20 spots available for direct accessions. As if it couldnt get any harder...may i ask why u were not selected last year?
I had read a few comments from many people and they say that your best chance of getting in is to get your certification. The navy is very picky and are looking for only the best. Get your CCRN as soon as possible to give you the best chance possible. Remember your competing with all of North America. You have to make yourself standout.
FYI: the AF used to do that too (roll alternates into the next cycle and give them 1st dibs on new slots). They stopped doing it the year I was an alternate. I was selected the next year, but I had to reapply; it wasn't guaranteed. As the services get more competitive, know that policies like that can easily change.
Having your CCRN will definitely make you standout. If you are neck and neck with another applicant, it becomes a "deselection" board, and if you're certified, the decision will side in your favor.
As far as rolling over to next FY, make sure your recruiter has been in contact with the PM to make sure you're squared away.
abautista88, BSN
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Hey guys/gals I'm just wondering if their is anyone applying for this upcoming fy 2016 for direct commission into the navy. I guess I should have mentioned that I was referring to the nurse corps.