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  1. Navy Nursing/ NCP?

    oaktown2 replied to joeprich1's topic in Government, Military

    I also did NCP several years ago. Very happy to have gone that route, though it was long and had a lot of bumps. Depending on where you are, the chiefs don't always know much about the program. And if...

  2. Military Nursing Questions Answered

    oaktown2 replied to navyman7's topic in Government, Military

    Maybe? For me, no, the process took a full year and yes, I did go through NCP. The first thing to learn is the Navy (and the rest of the military) moves at it's own pace and that pace is not...

  3. Military Nursing Questions Answered

    oaktown2 replied to navyman7's topic in Government, Military

    I was unable to start my application for NCP until I had an acceptance from a nursing school - I don't know if that is a requirement or up to the recruiter's discretion as it is a lot of work if you...

  4. New Grad Navy Nursing

    oaktown2 replied to L&DinOregon's topic in Government, Military

    New grad as in direct accession and not via the Nurse Candidate Program? We are getting new ENSs at our command and so they are coming from somewhere, but not sure if there is still a hold on DA or...

  5. New to Navy, ODS, Portsmouth-need any help?

    oaktown2 replied to Sw88tpea's topic in Government, Military

    J-Diddy - I obviously can't comment on Sw88tpea's experience, but I am currently 2 years in (and at this point I plan to continue) but I know plenty of people who get out after their first tour. I've...

  6. Jobs San Diego vs Sacramento

    oaktown2 replied to trn2015's topic in California Nursing

    I've lived in both Sacramento and San Diego and cost of living is definitely higher in SD. Jobs are competitive in both places and I agree with people's advice on waiting until you have a job lined...