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I was wondering if I can join the Navy Nurse Corps even though I'm a foreign educated graduate from the Philippines. Even though I'm a US citizen. I was enlisted in the US Navy before as Corpsmen. Thanks

Hiii Im from PI too. Please message me here! I need your help guys. Gonna take nclex this yr. :p

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hi i studied from the PI too... i tried to apply in the nurse corps position too but i was turned down because i was a foreign grad. i tried twice and got the same answer... any news??? help guys any other way to get in????? =(

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requirements identify specific accreditation for schools... that is a base line requirement regardless of country / nationality...

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Hi guys! Will you be get commisioned if your not a us citizen and enter the armed forces aa a nurse?

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did the BSN you graduated come from a school that is CCNE or NLNAC accredited? Despite your citizenship that is a requirement for everyone.

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Im still waiting my transcript to be evaluated sir, i sent the letter last week, does that mean that i will not be commisioned? Thanks in advance sir :)

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hi everyone.,Im already an RN here in the US,I finished my BSN in PI., I also want to be a navy nurse,is there any chance that i can still be a navy nurse even I took my BSN in the PI? thanks!!

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hi everyone.,Im already an RN here in the US,I finished my BSN in PI., I also want to be a navy nurse,is there any chance that i can still be a navy nurse even I took my BSN in the PI? thanks!!

Again, the requirement is NLNAC or CCNE accreditation. If your degree is from an institution without either, then I don't think it will be recognized.

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