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It's a lot of work, but I work 40+ hours and can't lighten my load (military) plus I have 3 toddlers sooo... haha! You definitely need to have self-motivation to keep on track with reading and assignments. Two semesters down and just starting my last "didactic" semester before my clinicals start. With the pandemic, I'm reaching out now for preceptors.

My admissions advisor called me to let me know, and then I had to accept by replying to their email notification. Still waiting to hear from my enrollment advisor for class plan and my school email info.

Yes around there. I haven't received my course schedule yet, but it will be either 4 or 5 semesters.

I also just got accepted to the Spring start! Which program are you in? I am doing the post masters PMHNP.

This is an older thread, but wondering if anyone could tell me how doable it is to take NUR 541 (15 weeks) along with NUR 513 (8 weeks). Community and Evidence-Based practice. Thanks!

I work on postpartum and we also have a PPH kit in the fridge. Cytotec, hemabate, pitocin, methergine, syringes, gauze, alcohol pads, flushes and I can't remember what else right this second.

Have you ever thought about doing ROTC while going to nursing school?

Ditto. We have 150-200 deliveries a month and I'm lucky if I see one or two per month.

SVD is usually Q8H 800mg Motrin, with PRN tylenol, percocet, or T3 for those intolerant to the percocet. Our C-Sections get duramorph epidural with toradol and percocet for breakthrough 24hrs after surgery, then motrin/percocet similar to SVD after 24 hours. Some get IV tylenol (Ofirmev) depending on allergies. I'm a big fan of Ofirmev. I feel that it really potentiates other pain medication.

I graduated in October, conferred in December and went to ODS in January.

NCP duration is 2 years max, so you have some time to get your grades up before you apply. It doesn't hurt to start talking to a recruiter now, but they probably won't even let you apply until you are near the halfway mark as you can't swear in with more than 24 months of school left.

You can obtain an RN-BSN degree online with the NCP, that's how I did it. As long as it's NLN/CCNE.

With your CCRN, you're guaranteed the critical care subspecialty code that defines you as a critical care nurse... But you are not 100% guaranteed an ICU position in the Navy. Yes, it would be silly for the hospital to take someone with their CCRN and stick them somewhere else, but it could happen. Just being honest.

There is a lateral (redesignation) board you can find at the NPC website, but I'm not sure that the nurse corps would be included in the needs right now. There was a new NAVADMIN released (048/13) that specifies which communities are available.

The Tiki, My oath of office shows present grade date of December 4th. I finished my program in October but wasn't officially conferred until December and I didn't go to ODS until Jan. I am prior enlisted. Word of caution: Make sure you fax your paperwork (NCP enlistment, oath of office) including DD-214 directly to BUPERS no matter what your recruiter or ODS says. They won't handle it and you won't see O1E pay until 3-4 months and even longer for the back pay. In fact, I didn't even get paid until the last week of ODS. It was a nightmare.

The ones here perform ultrasounds as well. Sorry, I am not sure what the pay/benefits are but I did hear that they train with the department of health and get many educational opportunities.

There's a lot to be said about determination and wanting something. Many people fail because they lack the determination that you have obviously shown. I think if you want it enough, you can do it. Most schools have tutoring, many are free to students. You obviously have access to the internet, where you can look up all sorts of information and teach yourself the subjects you are behind in. Don't ever pass up your dreams because you're afraid of failure. You'll spend the rest of your life haunted by regret instead. Good luck!

Have you talked to your 18 year old about this? I mean, they would be the responsible party in charge and they are "of age" so I don't think it would be fair to make such a decision without their input.

CSU, 1. NCP and Navy Nursing in general are competitive slots. I would start as soon as you can, your recruiter will be able to further pin down the time frame and let you know. I contacted my recruiter in 2010, then we reconnected again in 2011 when it was time to submit the packet. 2. My recruiter told me that the motivational statement you write in one of the many forms you will be turning in is one of the most important. It is the one chance you have to put a personal impression upon the board about why you want to join the Navy. He gave me some good tips: officer first, nurse second; tell them what you bring to the table, not what you want from the Navy. It's for the NCP, most people are in the same situation as you so don't feel like you're somehow "behind". 3. I just finished my last classes, but won't actually graduate until December because of my school's wacky graduation/commencement rules. I will be going to ODS in Jan, then Camp Lejeune as you already know So far the NCP has been an awesome program for me. No outside requirements aside from keeping your grades up and collecting that extra stipend! I still worked during school because I did the RN-BSN program, but if you're going traditional route it should be an even sweeter deal for you! If you know you want to join, and can get in the NCP it's really a no-brainer.

Thank you for the input, no amount of info is too small when you're a worrier! :) I have been in (enlisted side) so I'm somewhat used to packing up & moving. I think it's mainly my husband I am worrying about, he will have to try to find another federal job and there's not much there for him compared to what there might've been in, say, Portsmouth.

Good luck with your application. If I were you, I would apply for NCP and keep DA as a back-up option if NCP doesn't work out!

I just found out that I will be going to the Jan 6th ODS class, and from there going to Camp Lejeune for my first duty station. Kind of worried about Camp Lejeune, being a small hospital and not one of the big 3. I had it as my third choice, and actually changed it from Jacksonville, FL - but Jax isn't available anyways due to the influx of new grads already. I am RN-BSN grad with about a year of experience nursing, but definitely still feel brand new. Anyone stationed there, or have any insight? I am hoping it will be a positive experience overall.

If the process is truly bothering you, do some evidence-based research and find peer-reviewed studies on IV tubing and infection/bacteria. That way, when you do things *your way* and *within policy*, you can rest assured that you are acting as a prudent nurse would with nonmaleficence. Everything else is just politics.

I think that the NCP is only for your BSN programs, but they do have other medical programs. Their website is Prospective Students that has an overview of the programs offered as well as an email address. Asking the department directly will probably get you more accurate information than going through your recruiter. Also, if you're already commissioned you should be getting some sort of credit towards your time in. Are you reserves right now? What was/is your community? Does a lateral transfer apply if you are still in?

Find a healthcare recruiter. Don't go to the main Navy/Army/AF website and fill out a form, most likely that will prompt someone calling you to enlist (not commission). IMO the best way to find the person (recruiter) you are looking for is to find your recruiting district's web page depending on where you live and either find the number of the officer recruiting office or call the quarterdeck and ask for the number to officer recruiting.