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@nursegirl11 Congratulations on getting the process started, hopefully ill be doing the same soon. I was told for the reserves there is 30k sign on bonus Im not sure what they are offering active duty. I'm not an officer yet, but when I enlisted I was given 10k sign on bonus. They gave me 5k after I completed basic and A and C school and then they gave out the rest on my anniversary date of when I enlisted throughout my 6 year contract. It could be different now, I joined in 2014 so if anyone has different information please let me know.

@Mariaurora Congratulations on starting school! I have been in the Navy for 10 years on the enlisted side doing nothing related to Nursing. I have about 4 years on active duty and the rest in the reserves. I got my BSN 2 years ago and tried to enter into the Nurse Corps right after I graduated and was denied because I had no experience. At that time I learned about the Navy Nurse Candidate Program, Here is a description that I took from the Navy's website "If you're a nursing student opting to serve full-time in the Navy, you may get up to $34,000 to help pay your way through nursing school through the Nurse Candidate Program (NCP)." The program gives you money for school and I believe a monthly stipend and after you graduate you got right into the Navy Nurse Corps as an Officer. I heard about this program to late but this would be an option if you are looking to go into the Navy right after you graduate. I'm sure there is more to the NCP program so I would reach out to a recruiter and ask for more information. Hope this helps and goodluck!

Hello, I also just received an offer for the RN-TTP program at the VA in Orlando. I would be interested to hear about anyone's experience with the program becasue I am not sure if I I should accept the offer. Would anyone suggest getting experience elsewhere before applying to the VA? The offered salary was lower than expected and I don't live in Orlando and they will not help with relocation costs at all. But I am a veteran myself and also already a government employee, I'm not sure what to do. Any information would be helpful, thanks.