navy active duty/general RN boards

akmt · Oct 11, 2012

i was told 34 today by my recruiter for general nurses

staugnurse · Oct 11, 2012

My recruiter told me yesterday about 74 applied and 34 will get commissioned. It's a first come first serve on if the board will review your kit. This makes me nervous because my kit wasn't submitted until mid-september. :sour:

240zRN · Oct 11, 2012

i didn't submit until the middle of september either because credentialing took TWO MONTHS to certify me because of some "quality control" extra process they put my package through. so upset about it. the number 34 is so small =( I am wondering what constitutes this "74" and where/how the cut off was made. I'm sure there were more than 74 packages sent from the beginning of august to now. ah well.

staugnurse · Oct 12, 2012

We should know next week if our kits were picked for the board to review. Good luck!!

240zRN · Oct 12, 2012

anyone know what comprises the number 74? where they made cut offs on applications submitted? i cant believe that only 74 packages were went to board for the entire nation.

staugnurse · Oct 14, 2012

I would've assumed the applicants would've beed more.

staugnurse · Oct 15, 2012

I'm anxious to find out who was picked the for the first board. Always hurrying up and wait..lol

240zRN · Oct 15, 2012

74 is just what they picked up for the first board. they will probably not make all their 34 selections out of the first board of 74. there is usually a second board of say another 50-100 to make sure they get a good overall batch to choose from. this information was confirmed by 3 different recruiters from 3 different states.

staugnurse · Oct 15, 2012

74 is just what they picked up for the first board. they will probably not make all their 34 selections out of the first board of 74. there is usually a second board of say another 50-100 to make sure they get a good overall batch to choose from. this information was confirmed by 3 different recruiters from 3 different states.

So, if I'm understanding correctly. They will choose 74 kits to review for the first board? Then leave a few spaces to make sure they picked the best overall. Do you have an idea when the second board is schedule? Hopefully, we get selected the first board and don't need worry about the 2nd. :yeah: The one thing I dislike is the unclear answers the recruiter gives at times.

240zRN · Oct 15, 2012

I know it's confusing. That's why I scoured the internet looking for phone numbers of offices around the country and asked them questions about selection. The ones that would give me the time of day told me the aforementioned information I shared; so yes, you are understanding correctly. It was also confirmed by my recruiter that my package was set to by reviewed during the first board. My package was submitted the second week of September, so I think we can safely use that week as the cut off for the first board selection batch. I was also informed by many recruiters that the amount of packages does not reflect overall interest in Navy Nursing but reflects those who were able to jump through the hoops and many recruiters made references to how MANY people simply can not pass MEPS. My recruiter alone stated that over half of the people he was working with simply could not pass medical clearance.

I will share my information, and update whether I was selected or not, in order to provide future applicants with an idea of what the Navy is looking for. I wish more people would do the same, but I understand that discretion is important to many people, especially under such a competitive selection process. I've kind of just made peace with the fact that fate will decide whether I am in or not--there is nothing left I can do at this point (and already have a job I love and wouldn't mind staying in).

Age: 26

Sex: Male

Ethnicity: Mexican-American (Navy and other branches take into consideration diversity when selecting)

Experience: 8 Months ICU (non-paid) experience. [this will hurt me the most, the navy might not take my experience as valid, which is why I am credentialed and applied for general nursing boards and not ICU] I also have 8 months of occupational health/triage experience [Paid]

Volunteer: VA Hospital, Red Cross, Community Assisted Living

Education: BSN

Grad Date: (June 2011) [The fresher the better if applying as new grad]

GPA: 3.60

Letters of Recommendation: 6 ( 3 Professors, 3 Preceptors)

Interview #1: 10/10

Interview #2: 10/10

Certs: PHN, BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, ENPC, NRP, 12 Lead ECG

MEPS: Passed with no faults

There are of course other unquantifiable factors like my letter of intent/motivational statement, which play a factor. As most can see, I am in that awkward new grad/not so new grad, experienced/not quite enough experience situation. I just hope the Navy will take a good enough look at my package and not pass me up simply because of my limited experience. I wish everyone luck; just a few more days of crossing my fingers!

staugnurse · Oct 15, 2012

I know it's confusing. That's why I scoured the internet looking for phone numbers of offices around the country and asked them questions about selection. The ones that would give me the time of day told me the aforementioned information I shared; so yes, you are understanding correctly. It was also confirmed by my recruiter that my package was set to by reviewed during the first board. My package was submitted the second week of September, so I think we can safely use that week as the cut off for the first board selection batch. I was also informed by many recruiters that the amount of packages does not reflect overall interest in Navy Nursing but reflects those who were able to jump through the hoops and many recruiters made references to how MANY people simply can not pass MEPS. My recruiter alone stated that over half of the people he was working with simply could not pass medical clearance.
I will share my information, and update whether I was selected or not, in order to provide future applicants with an idea of what the Navy is looking for. I wish more people would do the same, but I understand that discretion is important to many people, especially under such a competitive selection process. I've kind of just made peace with the fact that fate will decide whether I am in or not--there is nothing left I can do at this point (and already have a job I love and wouldn't mind staying in).
Age: 26
Sex: Male
Ethnicity: Mexican-American (Navy and other branches take into consideration diversity when selecting)
Experience: 8 Months ICU (non-paid) experience. [this will hurt me the most, the navy might not take my experience as valid, which is why I am credentialed and applied for general nursing boards and not ICU] I also have 8 months of occupational health/triage experience [Paid]
Volunteer: VA Hospital, Red Cross, Community Assisted Living
Education: BSN
Grad Date: (June 2011) [The fresher the better if applying as new grad]
GPA: 3.60
Letters of Recommendation: 6 ( 3 Professors, 3 Preceptors)
Interview #1: 10/10
Interview #2: 10/10
Certs: PHN, BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, ENPC, NRP, 12 Lead ECG
MEPS: Passed with no faults
There are of course other unquantifiable factors like my letter of intent/motivational statement, which play a factor. As most can see, I am in that awkward new grad/not so new grad, experienced/not quite enough experience situation. I just hope the Navy will take a good enough look at my package and not pass me up simply because of my limited experience. I wish everyone luck; just a few more days of crossing my fingers!

My kit was sent by September 19. I passed MEPS but I had to go thru extra requirements because of my age. I'm 40 year old female. I've worked in cardiovascular for 8 years. I received my BSN July 2011 with GPA 3.89. I had 2 coworkers and 1 supervisior letter of recommendation, didnt know I could get more. I do not know my interview score just that it was "excellent." I have BLS and ACLS.

My recruiter has told me one way or another if I was selected for the first board. She isn't the fastest to respond. I have to be persistant and keep calling her. :eek: