OBLC- Due to go but need more time

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Hello all. I am writing this post because I wanted to get some feedback on this topic. I commissioned in Feb 09, and awaiting orders. I was told by my recruiter that the orders should take anywhere between 60-90 days. However, this issue is that she mentioned that I am due to go to OBLC in July. Recently, I was told that you have up to 1 yr from the date of receiving orders to go to OBLC( or of course before they pull the plug). My issue is that I REALLY need some time to study for my boards and to tie up some loose ends before leaving( sell the house, etc). So I was thinking about taking the entire summer to go over the information, and take the NCLEX by Sept/October). Ready to go by Jan/Feb time frame.

IS there anything that can be done about this? My former recruiter told me that the Army would give me the necessary time to pass the boards and tie up loose ends. Any information that you may have on this is greatly appreciated. Thank

Did they mention why the orders are taking so long?

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I am graduating in one week from ROTC and getting my commission. I already have my ADN and passed my NCLEX, I'm just finishing my BSN now. From what I was told, you have to pass your NCLEX before going to OBC and you only have 90 days to take the NCLEX after graduation. My husband is currently deployed and I was told I could go to the January class after he returns. However, they have now changed it on me and have me going in July now, which will probably make me miss his homecoming. I'm not sure about the class sizes and how difficult it is to get in, but from what I was told they like to get the nurses through as quick as possible since they are so valuable. That's why I got changed from January to July.

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Specializes in ICU- adults, Flight RN peds/neo.

Waiting for orders and being about to decide when to go to OBLC varies whether you are Active or Reserve.

Reserve---I waited 2 months for my orders and could decide when I wanted to go to OBLC (of course our unit had $$$ THEN)

Active---I boarded Feb (For all of March, my conditional release 368 was lost) then my orders were cut in 2 weeks....... If I needed to go to OBLC, then HSD or HRC command would have booked me....without my input (but I already went).

Spawnupe,

TAKE the test as soon as you can......your nursing school prepared you for this, don't make it harder than it is. JUST Remember Airway, Breathing, Circulation when answering questions.

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Specializes in ER/Critical Care.
No orders yet, I just returned from APMC last friday. I do know however that during our class 4ppl were set up for the oct class already. They are cutting the classes in half on the amount of ppl per class. My advice to anyone is if you have a spot already do not give it up it may be another year before you get in and that spot you got meant someone was left out so be thankful you got in when you did. I will let you know when I recieve orders !!

I havent heard they are cutting the class size, not that I am the authority, but I can tell you when I signed up for OBC (going JUne 24)...there were 22 slots open after. That was last month. I do know of another LT who just in the past week and a half, got into the July class.

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Specializes in EMT, ER, Homehealth, OR.
Hello and Goodluck with the boards. As for OBLC I do not know the requirements but by reading your previous statements it seems you are unaware of the class cuts due to funding so if you have a spot and you give it up you may not get in when you want. OBLC is hard to get into and for the past three classes they have cut the amount of students in half. We tried to get me into the past three classes and already they are filling up Oct. All classes from now until then are full. They only allowed 71 ppl in the July class which was cut from 150 I believe.I just returned from the APMC for my yearly that is why I know about the classes. I got in the July class only because I am up for MOB. I took the oath last june and have been waiting to get into OBLC. My advice is if you have a spot and are cleared to go do not give up your spot !! Good Luck

Are you in the Reserve OBLC? If they are cutting the Reserve side there is a good chance that they are cotting the Active side.

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