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Thank you for all of your replies and advice. I appreciate it :) Good to know that it is ODS, thanks hardline. I was just sworn in. And the remaining paperwork is about to be sent up. Took 6 months to get through all of the paperwork, but staying patient allowed me time to reflect on my motivation towards the program. I've contacted others who have gone through NCP and are now at their first duty station, and collectively, they are enjoying where they are at, even when not assigned at their first choice. Now, time to focus on finishing the rest of nursing school!

The nursing program I'm in offers emergency loans for students. That is, we get a maximum of $500 and pay it back w/o interest by the next semester. I would mention something to the dean privately to see what they can do to help him. After all, we're in a profession to help others, I think they should understand.

Hello everyone, I found out just before Christmas that I had been selected into the Navy Nurse Candidate Program. I started my kit in June with my recruiter and all I've ever talked to them about was what paperwork, physicals, and interviews needed to be done but not about their experiences in the Navy. My family is hesitant for me joining the US Navy, but at the same time they tell me that they are supportive in whatever I decide to do, even though they know they won't see me as often. All I know is that my committment is for 5 years. I made the decision to join the Navy after talking to one of my cousins who is a Marine and my uncle is retired Army. I have 1.5 years left in my nursing program and NCP scholarship lifts the financial burden off of my shoulders as my parents can no longer support me through school. I would consider myself an active person and I enjoy the outdoors, so the opportunities to serve in remote locations is exciting. I am a thrill-seeking person and I love to travel. My question is, is there anyone here who gone through the NCP program or is currently a Navy nurse who can give me an accurate depiction or describe the lifestyle I can expect when I graduate? I know I will attend OCS upon passing the NCLEX. I've been reading a lot of the discussion postings on allnurses and I've found that many people are unhappy with Army nursing, but I've seen mixed opinions when it comes to the Navy. Also, for those of you who joined the military and were in a relationship, did you have problems upon being commissioned or enlisted? Thanks in advance for your time and input.