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I think youll be fine GPA wise, just turn in your application ASAP and see it from there.. I am a Navy Nurse stationed in Walter Reed who just graduated from ODS..If you are determined to be a naval officer, then you will become one..goodluck..

Hello Sw88tpea, Thank you for the answer in ODS, I was just curious. My recruiter told me I should start getting paid on May 12th which is the day I leave for ODS, when should I expect my first O-1 pay during training? I am bringing only about $500 cash with me, and I have been approved for the $2500 star card, I am just really worried I will short of money for ODS expenses, and personal expenses back home...Thank you very much..

Thank you, and final question, How much cash/money do we bring/need overall for ODS?

Hello Maam, I am leaving for ODS this upcoming May and I just have to ask if they allow you to wear swimming goggles during the third swim test qualification?? Thank you, and congratulations..

Oh yeah, do what you gotta do to have some income, no hurt in doing that and I actually think it would be a smart way...If I already have a job like you I will just keep on working and it seems that you have an employer who is understanding. And no, I do not have any children and I am not married...San Diego was my first choice but I think they are not getting nurses for that station right now, but it might change in your case. I am getting Bethesda which was my second choice. I have respect on you joining the navy with 3 kids, I commend that. I can only imagine that it can be stressful, but I really think you will be fine because you will be an officer and many have done it who turned out just fine. And plus I think the military will really take good care of you due to the "bigger BAH" because you have dependents, free healthcare, and you will be in a stateside hospital working as nurse for 3 years....I also used to live in Northern Virginia, around the D.C. area...and trust me, it aint a bad place to live...

You got plenty of time, just turn in your paperwork ASAP!!, cause it takes a while especially due to them doing a Secret Clearance background check on you...I did the NCP for 12 months...just applied early 2010 for fiscal year 2011...I already graduated nursing school and passed NCLEX, just waiting now to go to ODS this May...And after you submit, expect at least 2 months for acceptance or rejection....but I think youll get it..cause it reallly is first come first serve and also depends on your grades and hx...Goodluck..

Littleluvbugnavy, No you do not have to inform them, but they did recommend working as a PRN or temporary agency. I guess you can work as a PCA because they do not really need to train you on that one, unlike as an RN when you have to have orientation for a month or 2 in which they would not do knowing you will be leaving them anyway. Either way you have to let them know you are going to the military, whether you sign a contract or not, you are considered doing military service and they have to let you go for that. But the point is, you have to disclose to them that you will be leaving for the navy, it is just common etiquette. But yes, I believe there is no penalty for working per source of Mrs. Smith. Good luck with graduation on May 2012 and studying for the NCLEX. Study hard for it, I took Hurst review course as a peace of mind, just to make sure I pass on the first try. Ask me more if you have any questions..

I think you got it, all you need now is TEAS, Micro, and prayers!!...

Congrats on being selected, you know how hard is it now to be selected for commission to the Navy Nurse Corps. I assume you are an RN going for the RN-BSN bridge program, correct me if I am wrong. If you are on Class 12070 May 13-June15th, then I will be in your class. Good luck with everything, see you in Newport..

Yes I graduated nursing school December 2011, I was supposed to take my NCLEX on January 24th but I had some family emergency, so I was forced to move it forward to February 23rd. I was told I might be going in March and this was back in November. You have to realize that ODS consists of other professionals such as MD's, lawyers, chaplains,and not just nurses. And in the military, nothing is certain, you do and go at the whim of navy, meaning you do not always get what you have been told, it is just expected. My first choice was San Diego but when I did not get it, they gave me my second choice, all I can do is say "Yes sir". I joined the military to serve our country, our servicemen, and gain valuable experience I would never learn in the civilian world. You have to realize that we consider ourselves lucky to be selected for the NCP because right now, it is very very hard to get a commission especially to the Navy Nurse Corps. And yes, my Health Professions contact told me to contact my detailer ASAP when I pass or fail my nclex. You only get 2 tries to pass, if not, you are out of the navy. So make sure pass the first time!! even if you know you got 1 more to pass. It is always better to pass it the first time cause if you don't, you will not have the same confidence in you when you take it the second time cause youll know what is going to happen if you fail. I am just trying to motivate you, that's what the military is about, everyone motivates each other. Good luck with everything, I still got 2 months to spare before I go in May, I'm more excited than scared now cause I'm tired of being broke!!...lol

I took and passed my NCLEX-RN on February 23rd, called my Detailer on the 27th. I took Hurst Review Live course and I only studied that material for a month. I didnt get my first pick which was San Diego, but I got my 2nd pick which was Bethesda. After scheduling me for ODS for May 13th to June 15 Class 12070, he told me to contact my recruiter to arrange flight tickets, household goods, and commissioning oath taking. Currently I am not working, you can ask if you want to work, and try to find some temporary jobs for the time being cause I do not really see harm in doing it. All of us got bills to pay. I probably need to work cause I have about 2 months before going to ODS. You graduating in May 2012 and taking about 1 to 1.5 months to study for NCLEX and depending if there is ODS classes open, you probably get scheduled around September or October, maybe!!, it may be earlier than that. But no, you do not go to ODS the day after you pass your NCLEX. I was in the Nurse Candidate Program also and NCP grads usually get first pick before the Direct Commission Nurses cause they already gave me money, and they wanted their investment working for them right away. So my suggestion is, yeah try to work for the time being, or yet call your detailer, or Mrs. Smith for advice. Again, no harm in doing it. Where you in the NCP? or direct commission? Good luck

I graduated December 2011, and I am going to ODS Mid May-Mid June. And afterwards Im going to Walter Reed Military Medical Center in the DC area. You going to ODS depends on when you take your NCLEX boards and how soon your detailer schedules ODS for you. It does fill up real quick so the sooner you take your NCLEX, the sooner you get a spot in ODS. It usually is about 2 months after you take your NCLEX. Until then study for NCLEX so youll pass the first try, and physically train at the same time.. Good luck...

You passed!!, go check your BON website, if your GN license is still active, then you have 111% passed the NCLEX boards, Congrats....Don't the PVT trick, is not a trick, its true cause you took an computer test, meaning they transmit results electronically, including the internet...so dun worry bout it...So go on and celebrate...

I PASSED!!! The PVT still works!!!....If you live in Texas, and get the pop up and still doubt it, go to the BON website at bon.texas.gov and look up your GN license verification. If your GN permit is still there after you get the pop up and the delivery successful status means --> YOU HAVE PASSED!! Congrats to everyone who passed, to those who are about to take it....SLOW DOWN!, Think Safety!! all the time, Never!! use restraints, and Client focused answers!!!....So always "Assume the worst" and "Always pick the killer answer!!".

Thanks everyone, I hope its 100% reliable!!..

I did Hurst and only Hurst!!...I took NCLEX-RN today at 2pm, did the PVT and got the pop up that says: Our records indicate that you have recently scheduled this exam. Please contact your Member Board for further assistance. Another registration cannot be made at this time. They say its 100% reliable...Good luck to you...

Hey, I just took NCLEX about 1 hour ago, it shut down at 78, On the website, its says Delivery Successful. I tried to register again and it wont let me, a pop up just says "Our records indicate that you have recently scheduled this exam. Please contact your Member Board for further assistance. Another registration cannot be made at this time" What does it mean??? The test was hard as hell....so many questions I have never heard of!!!

Good Luck, I know how it feels to wait, I used to be in the Navy NCP, just graduated with my BSN, and now studying for NCLEX and hoping to go to Navy Officer School either early FEB or MAR...It will be so worth it trust me. Ill cross my fingers for you...

I'm am currently in the path of becoming a naval nurse. I am graduating with my BSN this December 16th and was currently in the Nurse Candidate Program. I spoke to my detailer who handles my duty preferences and he told me I had to pass my NCLEX prior to commissioning. After commissioning to be a Navy Officer, I go to Officer Development School. If I were you, talk to an "Officer Recruiter" and tell them your situation. What is your situation with the BON?? You know the BON mandates the licensing for nurses, not the military. As long as your capable of being licensed to practice safely in your "home state", that will be adequate for your service in the military as a Navy Nurse.

Thank You murunner for this great information. Actually I do not even party anymore while I am in nursing school. I just focus on my grades and physical training. I know ODS is not a cakewalk but I know it is not impossible and not as hard as OCS which is 12 weeks. But I do know it is still challenging, and will need to be mentally prepared for what is up ahead. After you graduated, how long did it take you to go to ODS after you submitted your passed NCLEX scores to your detailer?? I just needed to know the timeframe...Thank you so much and good luck. Note: ODS tips and insights will also be appreciated...Thank you..

Hello, I am about to graduate this December with my BSN. After taking my NCLEX and submitting it to my health professions officer who handles my paperwork, I will be scheduled to attend Navy ODS (Officer Development School) around early to mid February. I put San Diego as my 1st choice, 2nd Bethesda, and 3rd Porthsmouth in Duty Preference sheet, but I have not heard back from my detailer yet. My question is, with this timeline, what events can I expect in the upcoming days after ODS? and What you (navy nurses) experienced of being a military officer? I just need that encouragement on how should I approach this upcoming military officer lifestyle with a Nurse specialty attached to it. I am not regretting anything, I just want to hear the pros and cons of being or having an " Nurse Officer" lifestyle.

Hope to see you there, are joining as a nurse?? What have u been doing to prepare yourself for ODS?

Well..I did MEPS at Shreveport around Oct 2009 and an interview with a LT commander in person Nov 2009...I kinda backed out for a sec cause I was not sure I wanted do the military and plus I was focusing on Nursing school. I called my medical recruiter again around summer of 2010 to finish my paperwork because this time I was 100% sure I wanted to do navy nursing. ..I got my second phone interview with a Navy Nurse Commander around July 2010 and she really like my interview and gave great remarks on my performance. My medical recruiter told me to wait about 4 months for my application to be processed. Around October 2010, My recruiter called to tell me I got in into the NCP for 2011. I signed my military contract and got sworn in by a navy officer around Novemember 2010 and started getting stipend on December. The NCP has been great and consistent so far throughout nursing school. My advice to you, Be 100% sure this is what you want!! and Get your application done as soon as possible!!. Its just paperwork!!...It is a first come first serve basis!! and they only accept limited amount each year!!And Do not forget to train yourself for ODS --> push ups, 1.5 mile, 50 yrd swim (any stroke), prone float 5min, sit ups, weight and height standards and minimum 3.0 GPA each semester and cumulative GPA.. Just keep yourself healthy. I have 1 semester left of nursing school so I am expecting to be called for ODS around March 2012 after I pass my NCLEX.. We are only given 2 tries to take and pass it... and 30 days after graduation to study for it.. Prayers and dedication always help me out. Good luck...

My overall cumulative GPA was 3.46 entering into the NCP...You just have to maintain a minimum 3.0 while in nursing school. I also only did the 1 year NCP for 4 year service and not the full 2 years of NCP..So I was already in nursing school for a year when I applied for the NCP. Feel free to ask more questions..

Congrats to everyone in the NCP, I graduate December 2011 so is there anyone here going to ODS early 2012?