Confusion about NCP

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I am a math major wanting to change careers to nursing. I have always been interested in medicine. I can't seem to find a definitive answer on the Navy Nursing Candidate Program.

1) Is it for people looking to finish a nursing degree or those who already have a BSN?

2) If it is for someone who already has a BSN, is there another program for someone who needs help paying for school?

3) My husband is currently a pilot in the Navy, and I was wondering how likely it would be for us to be based together.

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I am a math major wanting to change careers to nursing. I have always been interested in medicine. I can't seem to find a definitive answer on the Navy Nursing Candidate Program.

1) Is it for people looking to finish a nursing degree or those who already have a BSN?

2) If it is for someone who already has a BSN, is there another program for someone who needs help paying for school?

3) My husband is currently a pilot in the Navy, and I was wondering how likely it would be for us to be based together.

Hello!

What I understand of all nurse candidate type programs is that they are for students who are in the final two years, (the clinical portion which is usually also called the junior and senior years) of their nursing program.

There are also programs for enlisted but, these do not seem to be your question.

As a post bacc Nurse myself I recommend going for a post bacc BSN if you are interested in this program because currently the congress does not recognize the post bacc MS entry degree as being eligible. Maybe it'll change later but, for now, no. I earned my RN diploma as a post bacc MS entry, which was at DePaul and was a two year program.

I was advised to apply instead as a "senior" nursing student who was six months away from graduation. This route I qualified for more money actually through the Health Professions Loan Repayment program which was for 30K pre-tax to be paid directly to my educational lender. :) Also did get a sign on bonus. I went Army.

Good luck! Welcome to nursing. :)

Gen

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I am very confused about how to apply for this program and I was in the Navy for 10+ yrs!!! I have called a recruiter and requested info twice online, arg!

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I am in the final stages of getting into the program, I finally got through the professional selection board. There is a lot of paperwork, and waiting for your kit to be seen by the professional boards. I started the process in April, and approximate another month before the process is complete.

The program is for students in a BSN program with 2 years or less to complete, however, more than 6 months. If you are receiving the benefit for 1 year or less you owe 4 years of service, over a year you owe 5 years. I think the nest way to get more information is to find your local navy recruiting district and ask about the medical programs officer programs officer... i still find OPO a silly title.

CH

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