-Navy MECP

[Maverick_USN]

Hey there Everyone!,

Today, I just talked to a navy college counselor about my career plan and told me about MECP program. I was so confused about it but I realized this is what I've been waiting for. I thought is a great oppurtunity:D.

I really wanted to become a Nurse before I joined the Navy and I have this thought in my mind that being a nurse in the Navy is a great thing. Sad thing was, I went to HM school, and I didn't realy like it that much and for some personal issues I decided to switch rate. Now I'm an OS. I've been on deployment and saw how the HM's work. So I decided to get myself involved in medical department in my command. I've been a stretcher bearer that worked for the HM's in case of emergency and I realized what I have missed! , They trained us really well and a thought to myself came out "I want to become a Nurse when I get out"!!!!.. It was my stupid mistake that made me realized what I've done:banghead:

I'm a hardworking and good sailor. I have taken some prerequisites for Nursing and working on 3 more to qualified for MECP. I didnt know this program until I talked to Navy college. I thought the only commisioning programs is the STA 21. I was so schock because I know this is the opportunity that I've been looking for.

Question???

-I want to apply for it, but I' was wondering how long do u have to stay in the Navy after you get commisioned?

Anyone that went through this program please tell me some of your experiences? I would love to know.

I made a mistake before, but I believe everything happens for a reason. No matter what happen I' will never gonna stop until my dream come to pass.

Thanks for any of you that reply,,,

GOD BLESS..

I salute all of you guys that are NURSES!!!!

[DanznRN, RN]

I believe MECP will buy you another 4 or 6 year commitment, I'll verify that tomorrow, but it's at least 4 years. As for experiences, I didn't go through it personally, but know several who have. What's not to like in my opinion, you get paid to go to school full-time and they pay for school too. I did the nursing DUINS program for my Mater's and it was the best thing I ever did.

LCDR Dan