Nurse Candidate Program and DUINS (Navy)

[Derick RN]

So I recently got accepted to Stony Brook's nursing program. I was somewhat surprised because it is extremely competitive with most applicants having GPA's in excess of 3.6 in sciences and overall, while my overall was a 3.5 and my sciences was a 3.4. I guess my interview went well, and I would consider my statement as well as my resume to be the strong points.

Now what im curious about is if I am considered competitive enough for the NCP? It would be a fantastic opportunity but I heard it is very competitive. I currently have a 3.45 GPA overall from all my institutions combined as well as experience in lifeguarding, swim instruction, working as a Resident Assistant and other leadership related roles. My recruiter says he believes I am competitive but I am well aware of how difficult it can be to stand out in the sea of applicants. Does anyone have any thoughts about it, or can anyone in the NCP give me feedback as well as tell me what their "credentials" were when applying as long as they are OK with that? I would greatly appreciate it!

My other question is about DUINS. Would it be possible to apply for DUINS one day if I was a Navy Nurse while under the 5 year NCP obligation or would I need to finish the obligation first? I found some conflicting information online.

[Derick RN, BSN, MSN]

Honestly to all of us who applied - GOOD LUCK! I can't wait to hear back from all of you on this thread!

[hm808]

Haven’t heard anything from my recruiter either. But results should be out pretty soon! If any of y’all gets the news first, Don’t forget to let us know. Good luck!!!

[lmn1428]

Yes! Good luck everyone! Also, I know in the last some will find out 3 weeks before others. Not sure how it works on when they call who.

[Derick RN, BSN, MSN]

Rejected unfortunately!

[jillian926]

There is a group on Facebook for NCP— those applying and those who’ve been accepted. Great resource as well!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/493826980800500/?ref=share

[lmn1428]

I still haven’t heard anything! @Derick C you were applying for two year correct? Apply again next year!

[hm808]

Sorry to hear that. I haven’t heard from my recruiter yet.

[Derick RN, BSN, MSN]

Yup I was for the two year! There were 140 applicants for the 2 year apparently. And good luck to you - I plan to reapply

[lmn1428]

Good! I think you’d be a great fit for the Navy.

[hm808]

Hey @Derick C. Just curious, when you found out the results, did your recruiter say anything about the stats for this year or the program in general? Still haven’t heard from my recruiter.

[Derick RN, BSN, MSN]

Just now, hm808 said:

Hey @Derick C. Just curious, when you found out the results, did your recruiter say anything about the stats for this year or the program in general? Still haven’t heard from my recruiter.

He did say over 140 people applied; I don't know if he means for NCP overall for NCP 2 year.

[lmn1428]

I spoke with my recruiter yesterday and he said they must have done only 2 years so far. The system shows all 1 years as “board in session”