Hey everybody, I'm starting a thread here for those applying to the Army Nurse Corps in FY2013. I figure this might be a good place to get to know other future nurse corps officers and a place for the veterans of the ANC to pass on some advice.
Share your story and hopefully we will meet down in San Antonio this Winter/spring of 2013
Ill start with my story,
I am a 28 y/o critical care nurse with 2 years experience in a level 2 trauma center in Virignia. I passed MEPS at Ft. Eustis and have submitted security packet, letters of reference and letter of intent.
I am applying to the October review board for Active Duty Army Nurse Corps for the 66H8A(critical care) and 66T(trauma) programs( I am not sure if they are still running this one, but you don't get what you don't ask for).
I am happily married with a baby on the way, my wife is 100% behind a move the Army and I feel blessed to have her love and support.
The road to the Army has been a long one with a degree in Biology, stint as a drug rep and return for an Accelerated BSN.
I love being a nurse and love working in critical care. I hope to serve my country in uniform treating service members & their families at home and in forward deployed units.
I want to be an critical care nurse and officer in the U.S. Army and I hope that I will get to meet all of you in uniform at BOLC, at MEDDAC, CSH or FST in CONUS or OCONUS.
Here's to all us achieving our dreams of becoming Army Nurses!
Okay I need all you help more than ever! Got the following email this am from the endearing southern Sgt (who speaks Sgt) this am. "I am in Colorado the results are in and yes you got it we have to waitfor the security stuff to come back did not want to tell you yet untilit was all final will be back on Tuesday"! What does this mean everyone???? Did I get selected or he just saying that I got it that the results are indeed in????
Lizzardmommy,I would take it as it states. You were selected, pending waiver. I am also selected pending waiver. Mine is just an Age in Grade waiver for being "too old" for my assigned officer grade. Once the waivers are in then we will be set to commission. My recruiter said my waiver would take about a week, not including this holiday week. So I expect to commission next week or the week after. Congratulations!And congratulations to the rest of you selected! Hope the new SRNAs hear your results soon! Happy Thanksgiving.
Okay I need all you help more than ever! Got the following email this am from the endearing southern Sgt (who speaks Sgt) this am. "I am in Colorado the results are in and yes you got it we have to waitfor the security stuff to come back did not want to tell you yet untilit was all final will be back on Tuesday"! What does this mean everyone???? Did I get selected or he just saying that I got it that the results are indeed in????
You think, I wasn't thinking it was a waiver issue as I am 34 and am going in as a 1Lt, but rather I have 10 siblings from different parents and I was thinking it was going to be a bit before they sorted all that out for security issues or perhaps the security issues just have to do with my going in as a 1Lt?
I see now that u said wait, not waiver. I think you are fine. You are in, they just have to do paperwork. They wouldn't bother if you weren't selected. Unless there is some huge hiccup with your security since I do not know your personal situation, I would not worry.
Are you sure he didnt say "scrolling issue" because that was a problem for anyone not going in as a 2nd LT. Basically the constructive credit changed as of oct.30. Actually awarding more constructive credit than previously. So basically there are other things that need to happen before they all get scrolled(confirmation from senate), including higher confirming experience and certifications that gave the constructive credit.
I got the news yesterday when I was Christmas shopping at Toys R' Us. I dropped the toys that were in my hands, and had to suppress the scream of joy. I was accepted as a 2LT, but as I am still a student, it will take some time before I get to Fort Sam. Congratulations to all who were selected, and I hope to meet some of you very soon. Now I need to do some serious PT, and refresh my land nav.
Yup, its officially unofficial..I was selected! My Sgt called me from his personal leave to answer my distress messages. They really are so wonderful and I have no idea how I am ever going to thank the recuiters and staff that have helped me through this process! My Sgt wanted to know how we were all hearing since it is still unofficial due to the scrolling issues....yikees! I just called this the "grapevine." I am so excited! I have imagined writing and saying those words for so long now...selected! It is wonderful! Happy Turkey day to everyone!
Yup, its officially unofficial..I was selected! My Sgt called me from his personal leave to answer my distress messages. They really are so wonderful and I have no idea how I am ever going to thank the recuiters and staff that have helped me through this process! My Sgt wanted to know how we were all hearing since it is still unofficial due to the scrolling issues....yikees! I just called this the "grapevine." I am so excited! I have imagined writing and saying those words for so long now...selected! It is wonderful! Happy Turkey day to everyone!
Congratulations I know you worked hard to get to this position, all that hardwork paid off.
Ricky P
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Vtrobinson, Did CPT Mcdowell get hold of you this morning? He said he might stop by his office this morning.