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US Navy Reserve Officers (Nurse Corp) will have to complete DCO school in Rhode Island, it is 12 days long.

I'm in the Reserves, from what I've heard and experienced, both AD and Reserves nursing are competitive for all branches. I like having the best of both worlds (military life and civilian life) and I do not mind getting deployed, so I had my sights s...

I also wonder if you were talking to an Enlistment recruiter. I'm in the US Navy Reserves, I was selected as an Officer and as a NURSE, though competitive, I did not have to take an exam to be considered for selection. The only test I recall taking w...

Love this blog! Thank you for sharing!

Another RN here with BS Exercise & Sports Science! I returned to school to earn a BSN. Currently work in ER but also work a few times a month PRN in fitness/wellness. I find it refreshing to have that fitness job to go to do, keeps me motivated t...

Congrats!!

I would love to be a FBI agent!

Congrats!!

Hi, I'm an ER RN, I can't offer much advice since I'm waiting on my kit to make it to board selection myself but can try to answer what I can since I had a lot of the same questions! Since 2008, I've talked to AF Reserve, Army Reserve, and really li...

I had a peer interview for the Navy Reserves with Officer Navy Nurses. Although I was a nervous wreck, the interview wasn't bad. They asked questions about me, why the Navy, goals, and nursing. Good luck!!

As a RN who's trying to join the Reserves Nurse Corps, I appreciate the honesty. I often read about the benefits & rewards, but I don't often hear about the insider stuff or the downside. Thank you for sharing your experiences!

Would love to hear more about Navy Reserves myself!! I'm trying to get in, crossing my fingers!!

I'm really into exercise, health, and wellness so I don't let the 12 hour shifts get in the way of my fitness (I also have another part time job)!! Fitness was my 1st career, so I'm passionate about this subject. :heartbeat When I started in my nursi...

I have been working with a GA Navy Reserve recruiter. I've been extremely busy but should be done with my packet in the next couple weeks once I gather a few more documents. I've done the physical, interview, etc. I have been interested in joining t...

Congrats!! I grew up in that area-actually born on that base. You'll love the beaches. I'm not in the AF but trying to join Navy Reserves. If you have any specific questions about the area, I will try my best to answer. Enjoy!!

Yes-it's possible!! Kudos to everyone who makes the time for their health and wellbeing. I work with several RNs who are on P90x or starting, and I see the changes in everyone!! I work out several times a week, and look better than I did in my 20's ...

Anyone on this board in the Navy Reserves? I am interested in the Navy Reserves as well! In the process of applying now.

I agree, I am a civilian RN (hopefully that will change this year, looking into reserves). Coworkers and patients have crossed the line w/ me and other women in my facility. My friend who is a L&D RN said that is one reason she went into that sp...

I am just now starting to feel things are clicking, but every week, still have "DUH" moments here and there or I will give a med I've never given and will have to look it up. I work with an awesome RN wh's been in the field for over 10 years (she's d...

I graduated Dec 08 and got my license in March 09, and still feel like a "new grad" on nights that I administer medications that I've never given (drips) or have orders for procedures I've never done (back then, it was access a port for a sickle cell...

My 1st degree was a BS Exercise & Sports Sciences. I was in the fitness/health industry full time for about 3 yrs before I decided to get my BSN (chose BSN in case I wanted to get a MSN). I always wanted to work in healthcare & I thought nurs...

When I was in the process of going active duty for AF, I had a face to face interview with a chief nurse. She was very nice and asked great questions but she kept in mind I was a new grad so my experiences were different. I went in blind not knowing ...

I just saw a recruiter and filled out medical paperwork while there and one of the questions included asthma. From my understanding, you would need a medical waiver from your physician.

Hi all! I graduated in Dec 08 and I'm currently an ER RN in a level II trauma center, I love it. I'm an AF brat and love the military lifestyle. I decided last year I want to join after earning my BSN, but I wanted the ER identifier & experience ...

Thanks for the advice guys! I am in GA, I filled out the online forms for all branches awhile ago. I also called those 1800 #s but the online help seemed to know only about enlisted opportunities. I am going to continue to call this week!! I didn't ...