lifeafter40

my recruiter told me that the Oct board was for reserve components and that all active duty packets go to the Nov Board. This includes Nurse Candidate Program Applicants (which is the category I fall in). I feel everyone's pain. I have had my packet...

I was thrown in with the mix of enlisted personnel also. The Docs were a little more casual with me "joking and teasing" but I was also quite a bit older than most of the enlisted guys. Either way... just plan a LONG day. Remember that Officers lead ...

Working with my second recruiter now too (or is it the third:confused:)... I have to say that sometimes that is not a bad thing. Recruiters can tend to get the "short-timer's" attitude toward the end of their tour. I have had much better response fro...

Just as an aside... my recruiter said that they are only offering Genaric course guarantee to the experienced nurses that are direct commissions. (All direct commissions I guess, but they are really only looking at experienced nyrses right now). I wa...

I think what Cursed Irishman is saying is that is getting very hard to get into military nursing now unless you are an experienced nurse, so getting through Nursing school should be your main focus. That is not to say that you should not begin your r...

The ASVAB may not be required for direct commissioned Officers (or those commissioned through other means) but it is a required element for application to the Army Nurse Candidate Program. (possibly because candidates are enlisted in the IRR while in...

You need to differentiate between your family supporting you and supporting your decision. If your family truly cares and loves you, then they will support you in any choice you make for your future, even if they disagree with the path you choose. In...

I had to retake the ASVAB for the Nurse Candidate Program. I had taken it previously when I enlisted, but the score was over 10 years old, so they made me retest... got a higher score anyway

I am applying for the Army Nurse Candidate Program and My recruiter told me that the packet cut off for boards was either this week or next (mine is already in so did not write it down). Packets then go to board for review in September and from there...

That too is part of the weeding out process... stay the course. I have been told that there are only a few slots for the Army Nurse Candidate program this year, and the selection is going to be very competitive. My recruiter says that I still have a ...

It may not be classified as a war anymore (some would argue the same for Vietnam) but as long as we have troops on the ground, and in harm's way, then the principle is the same. Thank you for your service... not forgotten!

I'm too old for ROTC...lol If I do not get selected this year for NCP, I will wait and try to go direct commission.

I just got a call from my recruiter yesterday... seems my first (or is it second?) recruiter is leaving station now so, I talked with her replacement. He told me that my packet is all ready to go before the Oct. boards, but that there are only about ...

well, if all of us that are in that same boat keep on bailing water... at least the boat shouldn't sink...lol. Waiting..."patiently" LA40

I am sorry if I offended you. having children myself, i understand the difficulties in leaving your family behind. I guess I just saw your post and responded. I have friends who have missed over three years of their child's life due to deployments, a...

Reserve OBLC is a few weeks...if you are freaking out over that, what will you do if/when you deploy?

Nurse Candidate Program can be used for up to 24 months for getting your BSN even if you are already an RN. you would have to go active duty upon completion though, so if you are looking at the Reserves, then the STRAP program might be your best bet ...

congrats!!

That is correct. I was also informed by my recruiter that the slots for the Nurse Candidate Program come from a different pool than the direct commissions... so I am keeping my fingers crossed!

Every day... I am 39 with two kids as well. I have wanted to be an Army Officer even before I started my BSN program, in fact that was one of the determining factors in choosing nursing as a career. I will be very disappointed if I do not end up bein...

Your base pay will be taxed just as any other paycheck would be to include SS, medicare, etc. State tax will be withheld according to your state of residence (whatever you claim). There are exceptions to the taxes for those serving overseas or in com...

You are far from alone in the waiting process. I was all set for May boards....waiting for Oct. now too. Best of luck to you. LA40

I can't answer your question directly, but want to add something to consider, if I may. I do not know what you or your wife's long term goals in the military are, but consider that the duty locations that will allow both of you to be together may be ...

As an enlisted person all you really have to do is what you are told...period. So, Basic training is focused on getting you to understand the concept of team work and following orders. As an officer, you will be required to make decisions for yoursel...

I would say that being a nurse in any of the services would be more or less the same. Most people have a personal preference either from past experience, family tradition or just an image in their head. Each service has a different mission, but again...