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Hi , I need some advice.

I have I’m stuck on deciding an option and need some advice. So my story is I graduated bsn and passed NCLEX. I also commissioned as an army nurse. I been given two options for BOLC date, either March or July bolc. I’m unsure which to choose, reason being I been told ACFT will be record test for bolc. (Note I never even taken this test) I am struggling at some of the events. I do workout 5x a week and determined to get better but if I pick March bolc idk if I’ll be good before arriving. That why I’m considering July be best to go but been advised if I go in July it be it might be harder to keep my nursing skill up to date mostly since I’m a new nurse ,I don’t want that to happen either. Any advice would help.

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Yes, you must pass the ACFT to graduate from BOLC. New grads who commission are expected to arrive at BOLC and be able to pass before going to their units. As a new nurse, you will go through the Army new grad orientation anyway (clinical nurse transition program), so I wouldn't worry about your skills at this point. Best of luck!

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Thx you that helps , I was told I be taking APFT when I commissioned so this new change kinda shocked me since I thought be implemented in October. I am going continue working on it . Thx for the help.

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