Medical Screening Form... how long?

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Specializes in Peds ER.

So I'm a BSN RN and I'd love to join the Army Reserve. Monetary benefits as well as the challenge interest me.

Here's the kicker... I'm older (43) and I have some medical issues. Nothing that keeps me from doing my job on a day-to-day basis now (I'm an RN in a very busy ED and I hold my own very nicely, thank you) but it's not just ingrown toenails or dandruff.

Anyways, I filled out the medical screening form and was told by my recruiter (who is a medical corps recruiter, not an enlisted recruiter) that he needed to send it in and then they would tell me when/where I could go for my physical. I would need to get my physical and then it would be reviewed by the Surgeon General of the Army and I would receive a waiver.

It has been over a month since I gave him the form. I call him every other day. He either says he has not heard, or (more recently) doesn't answer at all. So... what's up with that? Any idea? Is that the Army's way of saying "no thanks" without flat out telling me no thanks? or does it just take a long time? or is my recruiter not pushing it enough?

I'll take any feedback I can get.

Thanks!

Brian

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Specializes in Critical Care.

I've come across some similar issues in getting in contact with a recruiter. I think its because its the begining of the fiscal year and they are over run with applicants.

How about showing up in person. That always works for me. Hard to ignore you face to face. And it may show determination. This is your career - take charge. And to get an answer, you can go up the chain of command too.

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Specializes in Med Surg, Family Medicine, Urgent Care.

Brian,

I did the DODMERB physical too. It takes time...lot's of it...Be patient, but at the same time demand answers from your recruiter. Ask for his boss if you need to.

Good luck and don't worry until you actually hear something to worry about.

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Specializes in Peds ER.

Thanks so much to all of you.

I called the recruitment office directly and then asked if he was still working for them since I was not getting any callbacks. Amazingly, he was, and he had an answer for me... I'm through step 1, I get a physical now. Up to me now to get some letters from my docs for them stating they think I'm fit for duty... kind of to ease myself in a bit.

Thanks for the replies! Onward!

B

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