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  1. New Navy NCP Selectee Looking for others!

    oaktown2 replied to littleluvbugnavy's topic in Government, Military

    No kidding! As I start to hear people talk about jobs, I feel very relieved not to have to deal with it. But I will feel even better once I have signed my paperwork. Congrats

  2. New Navy NCP Selectee Looking for others!

    oaktown2 replied to littleluvbugnavy's topic in Government, Military

    Congrats HM2Doc! Did your recruiter give you any indication of when you will swear in? Still waiting for

  3. Military Nursing Questions Answered

    oaktown2 replied to navyman7's topic in Government, Military

    Yes, I am still in school. I am happy to have the selection process behind me, but it just means that instead of waiting to hear if I have been selected, I am waiting for the next step to happen. I...

  4. Military Nursing Questions Answered

    oaktown2 replied to navyman7's topic in Government, Military

    I know Reserves are different (and lower) so maybe that was where the 38 came from. I am in the Nurse Candidate Program. Well, waiting to sign and take my oath. Another year and I will be getting...

  5. Military Nursing Questions Answered

    oaktown2 replied to navyman7's topic in Government, Military

    Yes, you have to be commissioned by the time you are 42. Is someone telling you something different? If varies for the various fields, but healthcare and a few others have the higher age

  6. Senior BSN student...husband enlisted, can I join as an officer?

    oaktown2 replied to worf's topic in Government, Military

    Sure - I never met my recruiter in person until I went for my interview (about 6 mos after I started working with him). They are busy and so being able to walk into an office may be helpful, but it...

  7. Camp Pendleton

    oaktown2 replied to alkali2003's topic in Government, Military

    Congrats to both of you - exciting to know where you will be going. Not sure if you ran across this page, but I thought it provided a good summary of what the naval hospital offers:...

  8. To anyone with NCP or Navy Nursing Experience please HELP!

    oaktown2 replied to GuelnRn's topic in Government, Military

    I agree with littleluvbugnavy. As long as your recruiter is taking your kit, there is still a chance. From what I have heard a bunch of people selected in one of the last groups didn't sign and so a...

  9. 43 YO Nursing Student Wants to Join the Navy - Advice Plz

    oaktown2 replied to srhancock's topic in Government, Military

    I was told recently that the age limit for the Air Force is still 47-48. I would certainly try your local healthcare recruiter, but the age limit for the Navy NCP is commissioned by the time you are...

  10. Military Nursing Questions Answered

    oaktown2 replied to navyman7's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks navyman7, that does help. I think I just have to go for it. They may own me, but I want to

  11. Military Nursing Questions Answered

    oaktown2 replied to navyman7's topic in Government, Military

    navyman7 - thanks for all your insight. Is there anything that you wished you had known prior to joining the Navy? And what is the biggest different you see between friends in civilian nursing roles...

  12. US citizen but foreign trained nurse - Navy Nurse Corps hopeful

    oaktown2 replied to massuch's topic in Government, Military

    According to the info that I received from my Navy recruiter, it can be NLNAC or CCNE, so there may still be

  13. Navy Nurse Candidate Program Question

    oaktown2 replied to GuelnRn's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks! I am very much looking forward to being part of the Navy Nurse Corps. Keep your GPA as high as you can, get good recommendations and be honest in your personal statement. But I certainly...

  14. Navy Nurse Candidate Program Question

    oaktown2 replied to GuelnRn's topic in Government, Military

    Yes, I have heard from my recruiter that I was selected for NCP but I am waiting for my final select

  15. Navy Nurse Candidate Program Question

    oaktown2 replied to GuelnRn's topic in Government, Military

    I have been focused on AD, so I don't know much about the reserves. But I believe that you do have to have experience before they take you in the reserves. If you search on here for threads on...

  16. Navy Nurse Candidate Program Question

    oaktown2 replied to GuelnRn's topic in Government, Military

    miguelli1989 - what you post is correct and many ask the same question. But it depends on your priorities. For me, it is getting into the Navy and so I opted to apply for the NCP knowing that I...

  17. New Navy NCP Selectee Looking for others!

    oaktown2 replied to littleluvbugnavy's topic in Government, Military

    You do need to pass the nclex before heading to ODS. The handbook says that you have 30-120 days. 120 seems like a really long time for them to give you, not sure what determines the length of

  18. New Navy NCP Selectee Looking for others!

    oaktown2 replied to littleluvbugnavy's topic in Government, Military

    Indeed I do! When during the week was not specified, so I like what you were told. Here's hoping to the

  19. New Navy NCP Selectee Looking for others!

    oaktown2 replied to littleluvbugnavy's topic in Government, Military

    Congrats willhigg6! I was told that final select letters would go out this

  20. Questions Navy NCP for prior service and reservists

    oaktown2 replied to scwhit84's topic in Government, Military

    If you head over to https://allnurses.com/government-military-nursing/persistence-paying-off-628775-page7.html someone just posted a little about their experience at ODS and was open to questions....

  21. New Navy NCP Selectee Looking for others!

    oaktown2 replied to littleluvbugnavy's topic in Government, Military

    Finally heard that I was selected today! It has been a really long process, but I am very excited. :w00t: Anyone getting ready to head to ODS

  22. Finally done...and the wait begins

    oaktown2 replied to ATLRN0828's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks! I am applying for the Navy Nurse Candidate Program, so I could end up in a variety of places, but I am hoping for

  23. Finally done...and the wait begins

    oaktown2 replied to ATLRN0828's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks - though I am holding off on the celebrations until I get the definite yes and can take my oath. Graduation is 05/13 - still have a ways to

  24. MEPS for each application to a branch?

    oaktown2 posted a topic in Government, Military

    Hi, So I have gone through MEPS once for the Navy but am now looking at applying to the Air Force to keep my options open (I just want to serve - due to family history, the Navy is my first choice,...

  25. Finally done...and the wait begins

    oaktown2 replied to ATLRN0828's topic in Government, Military

    Found out today that I have been professionally recommended, so I am close, but not there yet! Apparently I am not the only one getting impatient, but they haven't yet released the final numbers so...