Army Nurse Corp Reserves advice/input on experience 2016

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Finally after clearing MEPs, completing 50+page application, finding references and signing my DA61 sheet my packet will go before Army Nurse Board Nov.15 2016, hopefully if I get selected I will comission as a 1stLT - just wanted any advice or 2 cents for those who have had military experience as a nurse.

I have 2 boys and I chose the reservist route vs active to prevent them from having to move around too much and being able to live close at home to them. I've been an ICU nurse for almost 8 years and have always wanted to serve my country and this website has given me so much information so for the military nurses out there how is it? Why did you choose reserve vs active or vice versa

I live in Houston according to my recruiter I will probably drill in Fort Sam in SA one weekend a month I was hoping there would be someone out there who can tell me about the experience, as far as drill weekends, scheduling, juggling civilian job and life etc. my recruiter has done well filling me in but reading personal stories on here is always great input as well.

Thanks again and if someone can reach out to me personally please PM me with your email address I'd love to hear about your experience

I am curious what a RN with 12 years experience would go in as. I have 12 years OR experience. Would I go in as a Captain? I read that to be a Major you had to have your BSN.

I am currently doing my RN-BSN and sounds like by the time I board I would have that completed. I know the Army would take me but could the AF give a waiver since I am almost done with my BSN?

Are you sure that Army can take you without BSN? I spoke with National guard recruiter. He said I need BSN. They don't accept RN with ADN anymore

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.
Are you sure that Army can take you without BSN? I spoke with National guard recruiter. He said I need BSN. They don't accept RN with ADN anymore

BSN is required, you are correct.

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Sorry! I guess I should have said reserves! I apologize! Army Reserves still take ADN nurses. I will also have my BSN before the boards along with my CNOR. If you go to the army nurse corps website it shows you just need your ADN of Army Reserves Nursing.

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.
Sorry! I guess I should have said reserves! I apologize! Army Reserves still take ADN nurses. I will also have my BSN before the boards along with my CNOR. If you go to the army nurse corps website it shows you just need your ADN of Army Reserves Nursing.

Someone just tried that for 66C (psych nursing) and they were told the website was wrong. But contact a recruiter, give it a try. The Army has been requiring BSNs for commission for some time now.

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Specializes in Pediatrics.

to all of my friends currently sitting on the OML with me,

my recruiter sent me an email last week and said they're going to start pulling people off the OML list and commissioning them in the next month or so. please keep me updated if any of you hear anything! :)

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That's some pretty awesome news! This thread is getting pretty long,,, maybe we should start an OML thread. I nominate ktrnbsn:)

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Specializes in Pediatrics.

https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-discussion/army-reserve-oml-1101272.html#post9434816

Started! Feel free to comment on the discussion over there! Glad to know people in the same situation :)

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Hello!!! I am interested in joining the Army reserves and would like to know when packages are due fit the next cycle.

Also, is it possible to come in as a 66C? I was told that I should come in as a 66H.

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Hello everybody!

This is about the most recent post I can find for reserve nursing. Trying to narrow down what I should do, so any advice is welcome. I am a 36 year old RN, BSN. I went back to school late in life and have only been a RN 2 years, I was a LPN 2 years before that. So, questions are this.

1. Based on my age what branch would be best to join. Best meaning, shorter lengths in deployment I have read AF is 6 months at a time where Army is 9 months. Any truth to that ? I'm fine with deployment, but being away 6 months at a time would be easier on family.

2. Loan repayment. Are they alll pretty much the same ?

3. Talking to a Army Medical recruiter based on my work history I would have the choice in Med Surg or Psych. I worked 2 years in psych as a LPN and 2 in Med Surg as a RN, still frequently floating to the Psych unit. I currently work PACU and would prefer to do that, are PACU positions limited ?

4. How long does the paper work take for a RN ?

5. Any idea on a correct chart for weight restrictions. I'm 5'5 and 180.

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.
Hello everybody!

This is about the most recent post I can find for reserve nursing. Trying to narrow down what I should do, so any advice is welcome. I am a 36 year old RN, BSN. I went back to school late in life and have only been a RN 2 years, I was a LPN 2 years before that. So, questions are this.

1. Based on my age what branch would be best to join. Best meaning, shorter lengths in deployment I have read AF is 6 months at a time where Army is 9 months. Any truth to that ? I'm fine with deployment, but being away 6 months at a time would be easier on family.

2. Loan repayment. Are they alll pretty much the same ?

3. Talking to a Army Medical recruiter based on my work history I would have the choice in Med Surg or Psych. I worked 2 years in psych as a LPN and 2 in Med Surg as a RN, still frequently floating to the Psych unit. I currently work PACU and would prefer to do that, are PACU positions limited ?

4. How long does the paper work take for a RN ?

5. Any idea on a correct chart for weight restrictions. I'm 5'5 and 180.

You can find height/weight tables for the Army here:

U.S. Army Weight Requirements | Military.com

You can also find a number of Army PT apps that help you calculate your height/weight, PT score, etc. Unfortunately it looks like you are over the maximum for the Army. How are you with running, sit-ups, and push-ups?

Loan repayment will vary in amount and availability by branch of service.

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Yeah, I thought I was over the weight limit. I plan on getting g a personal trainer and working on loosing the 30lbs. I figure worse case senirio I loose weight even if I am not approved tk join for some reason.

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Just saw this thread. Wondering how it has all been going in regards to BOLC, weekend drill, 2 week summer drill etc...

I am supposed to be going up for the Oct board as a 66s. I am not used to the hurry up & wait game... lol

Thank you for any & all insight :)

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