Prior Service, In search of advice.

[IZaven]

Hello everyone,

I am currently taking prerequisites for my nursing program. I am interested in going into the navy nurse corp; however, I have some problems that stand in my way. I was prior service army. I was discharged under honorable conditions. But I have a enlistment code of RE-3. During my time in the service I was having some family issues, took a turn for the worst and had a nervous breakdown. So my paperwork now says "Medically unfit for retention". It has been over a year and a half since I was discharged. I have an appointment with a naval officer recruiter in a few days to talk about my options. But before then I would really appreciate it if I could have some advice from other members on this forum on what is the appropriate course of action. What should I do in order to help me gain a better chance in being accepted into the navy. Thank you all for time. I sincerely do appreciate everyone's advice.

[jeckrn, BSN, RN]

Right now it will be diffucult to get a waiver with the drawdown in the military. You will need to have a MH eval stating that you are fit for military duty. All I can say is be up front with the recruiter, don't take no as the 1st answer, find out what you need to do to get a wavier.

[IZaven]

I am sorry if this sounds somewhat stupid. But what is the process for the MH eval? Would I have to go get one myself from a civilian psychiatrist?

[jeckrn, BSN, RN]

It would be best if you get one your self before you go to MEPS. If you don't MEPS should set one up for you if you get that far.