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They also told me that they won't accept any BSN that has been done on line, it has to be done in person. In case anyone was wondering.I'm curious about that. I've heard both yes and no on the online programs. Personally, the nurse recruiter I spoke with said any program that was NLN or CCNE accredited was acceptable, and the fact it was online didn't make any difference. But I know someone else on these boards was told no also. BTW...you mention that the AD program is impacted as of today...do you mean the NCP program, or the entire MOS field? Because if it's just the NCP they were talking about, you could still finish the BSN and direct commission as a Navy nurse. NCP is just one route of getting there, but not the only one. But if it's the entire MOS field, that's a different story...

Slowrunner...if your BF is still interested, tell him to check back in the fall. There are a limited number of slots available in the program, but new slots are available at the beginning of each fiscal year (October).

It has to be a BSN...but if you go back to school, you would most likely be eligible for the NCP. Good luck to you! My hubby is an AD Marine also. :)

Thank you! :)

Thank you! :)

Thank you! :)

Thank you! :)

Alcohol wipes here too... :nuke:

I am completely envious of all of you. I am sick constantly, courtesy of my kids. I can't tell you the last time I was actually the one to catch something and bring it home to the family...but the kids bring home germs from school and I catch everything they have going. Even with obsessive hand washing, etc. I carry bottles of hand sanitizer and wipes at home, my car, my purse...LOL I am really not looking forward to the kids going back to school next month. I've had a whole seven weeks off being sick while they've been on vacation.

Congrats on passing!! That's my plan, although I won't be ready to start my package until next summer. I have been trying forever to get a spot for the RN program, but our school only admits 12 students per YEAR, and they're selected by lottery out of a wait list of 100's. I finally said forget it and am going to do the 1-year LPN program and bridge to RN. I wish I could find some specific confirmation about ISU's program and the NCP though... The answer the recruiter gave me seems to confirm it would be accepted, but it was also kind of a generic reply. I know I read somewhere that online programs weren't acceptable, but I can't find the post anymore, and don't remember exactly what it was referencing. It seems like ISU's program is still so new, people just don't really know a whole lot about it. Either way, I'm planning to do the online bridge... If I have to wait to apply till after I finish my RN-BSN, that's still doable... but I'm really hoping they take it because I'm eager to get the whole process started, and the money for school would definitely help! :)

Thanks... any chance you would be willing to expound on that a little? Such as what is the situation you would encounter by being stationed with division as opposed to the hospital? I know you can be assigned to certain units and if these deploy, you would deploy with them, however in the absence of that, you would work at the hospital. Is that what you're referring to?

Yes...I emailed a nurse recruiter out of NRD New England. I asked specifically about the ISU program and her response was this: "You can apply for the NCP if the program is an accredited program by the NLN or CCNE."

Are any Navy nurses currently (or ever been in the past) stationed with the Marines? I'm married to an active duty career Marine and am hoping to go into the Navy Nurse Corps. I'm just curious about the experience of being stationed with the Marines. I've read all sorts of things about how being stationed with the Marines makes you more likely to deploy and be near combat, etc. Are there any other big differences or things to be aware of? Just looking for some general information about how it might differ from regular Navy nursing... Thanks in advance! :)

I went to a day class in September-October 2006. My instructor was awesome.

I did not read the article, but from my birthing experiences, I would say labor pain was beneficial. With my first, I was younger, scared to death, and begged for an epidural the moment they would give me one because I was terrified of feeling any pain. When I was fully dilated, they told me to push, but I had no urge to do so and felt nothing. I pushed for four hours unsuccessfully and ended up with a c-section. My OB claimed it was cephalopelvic disproportion. When I had my next baby, I was determined to have a VBAC. I went to a midwife, skipped the epidural, actually FELT when I needed to push, and gave birth naturally to my daughter. She was larger than her brother. I think some people are lucky not to have issues with epidurals, and I'm glad we have the option, however I would never want one again for myself. Besides, it was awesome to give birth and feel completely normal again as soon as the delivery was done... not stuck in bed waiting for the effects of the drugs to wear off.