michksmith14 MSN, RN

michksmith14 has 10 years experience as a MSN, RN and specializes in Army Nurse, CEN.

Latest Activity

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   Can I Direct Commission Into the Army Nursing Corps Without Going Through OCS?

   michksmith14 replied to gee_mcgee's topic in Government

   Wvrn, See link to this memorandum. According to an amendment of AR 350-1, prior service SMs can submit an exception to policy. See #4 of the memo for further guidance for you specifically! Are you planning to apply for direct commission? I ...
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   Can I Direct Commission Into the Army Nursing Corps Without Going Through OCS?

   michksmith14 replied to gee_mcgee's topic in Government

   Since you are prior service, you should be able to get a waiver or exemption from DCC. They changed this a few years ago so that prior service, within last 5 years, do not have to attend this course. If you go AD, then you will attend the whole 9-wee...
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   FY 2021 Army Nurse Corps

   michksmith14 replied to BrownBoiRN's topic in Government

   It took a little under 3 months, which is not too shabby compared to my previous experience when I waited 6 months. Hope it’s the former for you! Thank you!! I’m very excited! I’ve heard so many good things.
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   FY 2021 Army Nurse Corps

   michksmith14 replied to BrownBoiRN's topic in Government

   I got my orders yesterday! Going to Germany!
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   FY 2021 Army Nurse Corps

   michksmith14 replied to BrownBoiRN's topic in Government

   Good luck! I hope you can get Korea!
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   FY 2021 Army Nurse Corps

   michksmith14 replied to BrownBoiRN's topic in Government

   Hi! I am in your same boat, currently Reserves going Active as a 66T. Was selected in the October board. Still currently waiting on d/c orders from the Reserves in order to get Active orders.... The CIV in charge of my Active orders told me I'm ...
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   Army AMEDD DCC 2021

   michksmith14 replied to Nurse_Boo's topic in Government

   That's what I was told anyway! Thinking about creating a FB just for these groups! Someone else told me about it too and it sounds like a great forum. I deleted FB like 6 years ago because it was a black hole for me ?
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   Army AMEDD DCC 2021

   michksmith14 replied to Nurse_Boo's topic in Government

   He covers all LTs, regardless of MOS. Are you going in as CPT?
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   Army AMEDD DCC 2021

   michksmith14 replied to Nurse_Boo's topic in Government

   Through the grapevine. Someone on RP gave me his info today ? definitely won’t be hassling him. Need to make sure everything is square with my d/c orders from reserves.
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    Army AMEDD DCC 2021

    michksmith14 replied to Nurse_Boo's topic in Government

    Yes that’s who cuts your orders. I have his info too.
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    Army AMEDD DCC 2021

    michksmith14 replied to Nurse_Boo's topic in Government

    Yeah, I think I have a very odd path going from reserve to AD and my reserve unit kinda not making sure I got what I needed the last 2.5 years. But I’m released from them. Discharge orders in hand. AD contract signed. Just waiting like you guys ??‍♀️
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    Army AMEDD DCC 2021

    michksmith14 replied to Nurse_Boo's topic in Government

    Dang! I like the sounds of those numbers better! I'll have to ask my recruiter about that form just to be sure. I'm hoping the fact that I've already been to DCC will help me get orders sooner, I just need to go to BOLC ? Yeah, I have heard t...
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    Army AMEDD DCC 2021

    michksmith14 replied to Nurse_Boo's topic in Government

    Damn! I'm sure they're blaming COVID for the wait?? Hope you can get the physical done soon so you can commission. I'm currently transitioning from Reserve to AD and waiting for my AD orders. Just re-commissioned last week! I was told AD orders are c...
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    Army AMEDD DCC 2021

    michksmith14 replied to Nurse_Boo's topic in Government

    Hi! Congratulations on your commission! I took DCC last February (pre-COVID) and I think there have been a couple changes since then, but I can tell you about my experience there. You have PT daily during the week and I felt the cadre did a grea...
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    Army FY 2019

    michksmith14 replied to msnapper's topic in Government

    What was it like? Is it 7 days a week?