FY2014 Navy Nurse Corps Direct Accession

navywifeRN · Oct 10, 2013

Just had to sign a few forms that needed to be updated/corrected. This "busy work" is kinda taking my mind off of the fact that the board has not yet met and reviewed a single kit. My recruiter did tell me today that numbers for this FY are all based on the need and not the budget. He said that they take into consideration the number of nurses who "got out" as well as the number of promotions. He and I are both still patiently awaiting to hear any news. Hopefully, the "shut down" will not last too much longer. Not only for our sake , but for the sake of those who are still not working! I did ask him why other branches such as the Air Force have the ability to continue with their process seemingly unaffected by the government shut down and the Navy is at a stand still. He said that each branch does their "own thing".

What have ya'll been doing to keep busy and try to prevent yourself from going crazy from this waiting game?!?

vinstafa · Oct 10, 2013

I started growing "an end of the FY beard", that now turned into a "kit to board beard". I think the wife wants the board to meet before I do lol. I wonder if any of the other boards for the Navy has met, like for other professions? Since I have no idea how long this is going to be, I thought about taking another job, but the thought of adding and changing more paperwork is keeping me where I am. Hopefully, the Navy's "own thing" speeds up.

navywifeRN · Oct 10, 2013

I was told that certain scholarship programs have been given the green light but none that are affiliated with nursing. I have personally been trying to get all of the overtime that I can get! It is one thing that I will miss (if and) when I join the Navy.

GuelnRn · Oct 11, 2013

Haha vinstafa your comment made me lol. That is awesome. I should do something similar like not shower although I do not think that would work to my advantage haha

love2013 · Oct 14, 2013

My recruiter has too gone MIA. I am waiting semi-patiently foursome response. Gov't...please open.

vinstafa · Oct 14, 2013

I read that all board for October have been rescheduled, but no dates were released. Also, DoD civilians have or will report back to work, so hopefully that speeds something up. I haven't talked to my recruiter in about a week or so...I guess I'll give him a call on Tuesday just to do so.

GuelnRn · Oct 14, 2013

It's comforting to know we are all experiencing the same things. I would have thought it was something I did or didn't do that was causing my recruiter to all of a sudden start ignoring me...

navywifeRN · Oct 15, 2013

I agree GuelnRN...these days are dragging by so slowly. I have been reading the thread for Air Force FY 2014 and have been getting even more excited/anxious about our pending boards...Are you a new grad or do you have experience? Are you applying for a specialty or general nursing?

GuelnRn · Oct 15, 2013

New grad! I used to think chances were slim for me now I think it is impossible

navywifeRN · Oct 15, 2013

I am technically a new grad as well. I only have 6 months post BSN experience so I am in the same boat as you! I am trying to stay positive and hope that the Navy wants new nurses! What is your first pick for duty station?

GuelnRn · Oct 16, 2013

san diego! ive been to the medical center at least 10 times during this crazy process but its beautiful there.

navywifeRN · Oct 16, 2013

I've never been to San Diego ,but I have heard nothing but great things about it!! If you are already on the west coast, it would be cheaper and in the benefit of the Navy to station you there! It always comes down to what is best for the Navy...