Army fy 2016

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Hi,

has anyone else applied for the army nurse corps reserves for the 2016 fy. My packet goes to the selection board in October. Does anyone know how many applicants they are taking, or have any information on what they really look for during the selection process?

wow is that for active or reserves?

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are you active duty?

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Specializes in EMT, ER, Homehealth, OR.

That is for all ranks and components. The recruiter has to send it up even if the know it will be shot down. That does not mean they have to work hard and fast on the application.

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that may be true but rather than waste their time on an applicant they know will be "shot down" they can strongly suggest reevaluating the application. Navy told me 0 chance, army has my waiver on the desk of USAREC SG desk. There's a lot of leg work that goes into a Direct Commission Application. I'm sure my recruiter has better applicants to work on who aren't looking at being "shot down". my take

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they can opt to persuade to applicant to withdraw. especially in the face of overwhelming odds at failure toward a waiver. ive seen it done.

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Specializes in U.S. Army Reserve 1LT 66S - ICU.

I'm glad I found this post and I was hoping to get in touch with a few army reservists.. My recruiter just told me a few days ago my packet is board ready and I will have an answer around thanksgiving if I am selected for army reserves. I've never had any prior service and I've always wanted to serve our country. I struggled with going active vs reserve but with my civ. job and current family situation I thought I would give it a shot. I am going for the 66S position. I would commission as an O-2 and I selected the 75k/3year ISP bonus. How soon do we get the ISP, is it right after we commission? I vaguely remember asking my recruiter and he said after I am processed.. does that mean after BOLC?

Also how far do you guys have to drive to drill? I'm from Houston and my recruiter said fort sam in SA is the closest so it's about 180miles from my house! Just seeing if anyone else is in my boat or if this is common for reservists. I would love to hear about yall's experience/advice/feelings toward being a reservist - I apologize for the bombardment of questions, pls feel free to PM me - thanks again and best of luck to everyone!

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Specializes in Outpatient Psychiatry.

I'm still in the same position. I have yet to find anyone that's a reserve army nurse so I can actually discuss lifestyles and training requirements.

In my mind, as a reservist, I want to do minimal, required training. Deployment is its own issue that I'll address when necessary. I don't, however, want to bounce all over the US for weeks at a time going to sundry training exercises. Initial training, weekend MUTA, and summer weeks are all that I'm really open for. Anything beyond that, and it's a no go for me.

As exciting as the prospect of being an army officer is, I see it as a circumscribed role for when I'm "on duty" as an army officer. I've read a lot of blogs and websites that suggest officers spend many hours per week, outside of MUTA, tending to army "requirements." If this is a recurring issue, I'm also not interested.

Aside from the above, I've always wanted to be an army officer, but with a color vision impairment, I was disqualified from the occupational specialties that interested me in my youth. Now, I have a professional service that I can offer soldiers as well as serve my country as a part-time soldier and experience at least some elements of the army on a personal level. I really have to reign in my enthusiasm and add in a bit of cynicism. Unfortunately, I've yet to meet someone who can provide a clear picture of what I will be required and "voluntold" to do.

What do I have to do? What can the army reserve require me to do? Where will I have to go? Those are my questions, and none of them address deployment. I'm really not interested in talking about deployment. My family hates it, and I hate it for them, but I'm really ok with it. I don't, however, want to take off work here and there to go off for some kind of nurse training, etc. That's a no deal.

I've been made aware of what my entry rank will be and where I will report for drill. My only obligation now is to attend MEPS which I have received an apology for from my healthcare recruiter.

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RayRN87, I am currently serving in the reserves as a 66H. I didn't take any bonus or tuition reimbursement, so I can't speak to that part. I do drive about 190 miles one way to my unit and know of multiple others that drive 300+ miles to drill. My unit does at least have the lodging-in-kind program so we don't have to pay for lodging. I also get reimbursed through the IDT program for mileage, so that helps a little.

I have been in the reserves for a little less than 2 years and have enjoyed my time overall. During drill weekends, I do no actual nurse work. Rather, it is mostly required army training that all soldiers would be required to complete. What you do may depend somewhat on the type of unit you are a part of. If you have any other specific questions let me know and I will try to answer them.

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Specializes in U.S. Army Reserve 1LT 66S - ICU.

MVissser thank you very much for that bit of information. Is the IDT unit specific or it's all across the Army? Honestly the bonus for me is just a kicker and regardless I would still serve if given the opportunity, and I admire/respect your sacrifice for our country. Were you prior service or is being a reservist your first experience for the military? - thanks again

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