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Specializes in Neuro, ER.

So far I have passed MEPS and had a great interview. Just did my flying class 3 physical. Passed everything except now I need a crown. I'm getting that done this month. My recruiter is submitting my packet so he says I should do my oath in about three weeks. I've read all the other forums and now I am wondering if this sounds right to all of you? I've read something about selection??? Does everyone have to go through selection. My recruiter seems to think that I just get in... How come I don't have to go through selection or is he wrong? I'm going to be a flight nurse through direct commission. Does that make a difference? Would love some info from someone who has already done this. Have other questions but this is so long already. Thanks for any info.

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Specializes in ER, ICU.

I'm a ANG flight nurse. My process sounds just like you described. Press on! Good luck.

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Specializes in Critical care.

Congrats on making it through MEPS and pushing towards commissioning, I'm in the same boat you are, passed MEPS, packet in and letters sent. But for the Army side of the house we have to wait till FY 2013, which means October...the waiting is killing me.

Congrats and good luck!

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Specializes in Neuro, ER.

The waiting is killing me also. I found out Im anemic so I have to get my H&H within normal limits before I get to procede......I think im going to pull my hair out :)

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.
I think im going to pull my hair out :)

No, don't! Then you'll get tagged with some kind of thyroid problem, LOL. ;) Best of luck to you!

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Specializes in Critical care.

You'll make it! Just keep pushing forward!

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Specializes in critical care: trauma/oncology/burns.

hahahahahahahaha

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Specializes in Neuro, ER.

Everyones sence of humor makes my waiting so much easier. My blood work has finally come back normal...no more anemia!! My crown is planned to be put on Monday. My recruiter hasnt called me back in over a week but it is a holiday week so Im trying to be patient. So that would then mean that Ive: done MEPS, interview and now flying physical. So I believe that after that my package will be sent to me to sign and then I take my oath...and then Officer training??? Does that sound right? Anyone out there who is on the same path as me? I didnt realize how comforting it is to see others posts and realize Im not the only one on the slow boat to the military! Hoping to be living the dream soon!!!

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Specializes in Cardiovascular.

What is "crown"?

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Specializes in Neuro, ER.

Its for your teeth. I had a root canal several years ago and was supposed to get a crown on the tooth. My tooth was fine so I never bothered with it but since a tooth that has had a root canal is considered weaker, they required a crown to be put on.

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Specializes in Cardiovascular.

Lol...I knew about crowns on teeth just didn't put it together with what u were saying. I thought I was missing something. :-)

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Specializes in Neuro, ER.

Physical passed and package signed. Now I'm waiting for my oath and then COT. Anyone on the same track as me? Any clue how long it normally takes between the oath and actually getting to do something? Like everyone else the waiting is killing me.

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